Environmental Chemistry with Michele W.

Buxmont Academy

•Instructed student felons from the Greater Philadelphia Area in grades 7-12 (all science courses) •Set educational goals for students and ensured appropriate follow through •Acted as a liaison between students and their parole/probation officers •Counseled students as needed on various behavioral, emotional, and substance abuse issues •Utilized restorative practices to achieve a successful classroom atmosphere

Williamson County Schools

•Planned and implemented an aggressive chemistry curriculum as outlined by the state of Tennessee •Analyzed data to develop lesson plans, pacing guides, and rigorous assessments •Seamlessly integrated the district’s Bring Your Own Technology initiative into the classroom by providing ample opportunities for students to learn and operate a myriad of programs and applications •Utilized inquiry-based learning and differentiated instruction to provide a comprehensive education to all students •Incorporated a strong writing component into the curriculum to create a multi-disciplinary approach to science •Quantified students’ growth beyond objectives (incorporating and tracking computer science, engineering, and additional mathematics opportunities for students) •Reorganized the Physical Science curriculum to best prepare students for future science classes •Participated in collaborative learning communities with other educators on a weekly basis

Luzerne County Community College

•Responsible for teaching various levels of chemistry (Introductory/General/Organic) •Actively participated in the creation of a college-wide, standardized final exam for the Introductory Chemistry course

Wilkes Barre Area School District

•Instructed students in Chemistry, 7th and 8th Grade General Science and English as a Second Language •Modeled solid teaching pedagogy for newer faculty members and others who needed assistance in the classroom •Utilized numerous techniques of differentiated instruction to provide a quality education for all students, including English Language Learners and students with IEPs and 504 Plans •Increased test scores from 35% Advanced/Proficient to 75% Advanced/Proficient •Exceptional classroom management skills; strong ability to connect with all students •Created a student Multicultural Club; 30% of the student population participated in this group •Acted as a translator for Spanish-speaking parents as needed •Head softball coach •Participated in the Science Curriculum Development Committee; developed a lab-intensive/writing-intensive Forensics and Criminology program for advanced high school science students; set the framework for district-wide Common Core curriculum revisions in Biology

East Stroudsburg University

King's College

King's College

PA Teaching Certification in Chemistry, General Science, and English as a Second Langauge

East Stroudsburg University

King's College

King's College

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Native Proficiency

Professional Proficiency