1. Michael A. Graham
19627 Plantation Grove Trail
Katy, TX 77449
Seasoned elementary teacher experienced teaching all grade levels. Recognized for positive
classroom management and organization, ease in teaching multi-cultural student populations, and
creative lesson design. Ability to inspire students to meet higher expectations, particularly in reading.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• 2016-Present TEACHER, James DeAnda Elementary (Houston I.S.D): 2nd grade Reading LA/
Math Dual Language classroom; 5th grade Reading/LA
• 2004-2016 TEACHER, Field Store Elementary (W.I.S.D): 2nd grade self-contained classroom;
4th grade Reading/LA; 5th grade Reading/LA; 5th grade bilingual; 5th and 6th
grade Dual Language
• 1995-2003 TEACHER, St. Paul Lutheran School, Fort Worth TX: 7th, 5th grades; Spanish
K-8; computer; journalism
• 1990-1995 TEACHER, Lutheran Church Board for Mission Services: Ex-Patriot school, 4th,
8th grades; itinerant teacher; student council; journalism; also educational/social
work with Guatemala indigenous population
• 1988 TEACHER, Lutheran Church Board of Mission Services: English as a Foreign
Language, church school with 400 students, Guatemala
• 1978-1990 TEACHER, Tomball Lutheran School, Tomball, TX: 5th, 6th grades; 7th grade
Texas history; student council; jr. honor society; journalism; member Board of
Directors of Concordia Lutheran High School of Tomball
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Created and successfully utilized student-centered, flexible-seating classroom
• Designed and established a summer reading program for students grades 3-5
• Assisted students in building greenhouses and growing vegetables annually
• Established a tortoise habitat/outdoor classroom on campus
• Produced unique supplemental learning materials and manipulatives
• Led the bilingual vertical team for three years
• Facilitated bilingual family night celebration of Mexico’s 150th anniversary
• Developed the curriculum used while teaching the 5th/6th dual language class
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
• Certified Elementary Teacher, State of Texas
• Bilingual Education Supplement, State of Texas
• English as a Second Language Supplement, State of Texas
• M.Ed. Bilingual/Dual Language Education, St. Thomas University, Houston, TX, GPA: 3.9
• B.S. Education, Concordia University, River Forest, IL
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Learning is a lifelong process for students and teachers alike. Students learn best in safe and
nurturing environments where they have ownership in learning and are encouraged to explore and
discover. Although they may learn in different ways and paces, all students are able and have the right
to learn.
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