Michelle R. Braxton
Hampton,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal ready for the opportunity to support academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ISTEM Teacher
Discovery STEM Academy
Newport News, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered engaging age appropriate lessons with career focus.
- Established and maintained environment with high expectations for behavior and academic performance.
- Developed strong relationships with students by fostering positive and supportive learning environment.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Safety Patrol outside of class time.
5th Grade Lead Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2022
- Developed strong rapport with students, parents, and staff by maintaining open lines of communication and demonstrating empathy and understanding
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain focused and productive learning environment
- Continuously improved teaching skills by attending professional development workshops, conferences, and seminars related to education trends and best practices
- Coordinated extracurricular activities such as clubs, end of year celebration and field trips to promote student engagement beyond classroom setting
Education
Educational Leadership And Supervision - Education Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2024
Master of Science in Education -
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia05.2012
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education PREK-6 -
Russell Sage College
Troy, New York05.1997
Skills
- Teacher Mentoring
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Discipline Management
- Program Development
Accomplishments
- 2012, Teacher of the Year for G.W. Carver Elementary School
- 2015, Teacher of the Year for Discovery STEM Academy
- 2021, Teacher of the Year for Discovery STEM Academy
Professional Development
- 2013, McDaniel College & National Institute of Aerospace, STEM Leadership
- 2014, Sally Ride Science: Igniting Students' Interest in STEM Training
References
- Mr. Travis Humble, Administrator, Discovery STEM Academy, 1712 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, VA, 23607, (757) 928-6838, (757) 247-0422, Travis.humble@nn.k12.va.us
- Miss Sherita Holland, Colleague, Newport News Public Schools, 8 Camellia Lane, Hampton, VA, 23663, (757) 289-3372, Sherita.holland@nn.k12.va.us
- Mrs. Tracy King, Colleague, Williamsburg/James City County Schools, 5828 Montpelier Drive, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, (757)951-3892, Tracy.king@wjccschools.org
Additional Information
* Bus Coordinator for Discovery STEM Academy
* Safety Patrol Sponsor at Discovery STEM Academy
Timeline
ISTEM Teacher
Discovery STEM Academy
08.2022 - Current
5th Grade Lead Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2022
Educational Leadership And Supervision - Education Administration
Old Dominion University
Master of Science in Education -
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education PREK-6 -
Russell Sage College
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