Michelle Stango is a dedicated math teacher seeking a teaching position with over 15 years of experience instructing middle and high school students in Connecticut. She has a proven track record of improving student performance through engaging lessons and developing positive classroom culture. Her resume outlines her extensive teaching experience, leadership roles, and qualifications for teaching mathematics.

1. Michelle Stango
PO Box 681 􀁸Torrington, CT 06790 􀁸stangoml1@yahoo.com
Home: (203) 704-0572
TEACHER
~ Trustworthy ~ Dedicated ~ Team Player ~
Motivated, versatile, and creative educator with a sound commitment to the academic and social development of every
student. Talent to design and implement engaging and inspiring lessons, effectively addressing every student’s learning style
and ability. Active child advocate guiding and supporting students, motivating them to develop a desire for learning, and
allowing them to realize their individual goals and objectives. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster
meaningful relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Engineering and Science University Magnet School – New Haven, CT September 2010-Present
Department Leader/Math Teacher (8th
Grade 2010 – 2013, High School level 2013 - Present)
Instructional Manager, TEAM Mentor, AP Calculus, Math 180, and AP Statistics Trained, Co-Chair of the Data
Committee for School Improvement Plan, Member of School Leadership and Data Team
Department Leader Duties
o Convene monthly department meetings, prepare an agenda and publishes minutes with copies to each department
member, the Principal and the Assistant Principals.
o Instructional Manager, provide yearly evaluations for 2 teachers
o In collaboration with the members of the department, reviews, evaluates and recommends instructional materials
and textbooks to the administration.
o Directs ongoing educational in-service for the department with presentations/workshops conducted at least once
per year.
o Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive subject area action plan for each
phase of the curriculum cycle including curriculum assessment, program support, co- and extra-curricular
activities, and staff development.
o Gather and analyze evidence about the quality of the school program with respect to the criteria and the expected
school-wide learning results.
o Coordinate data gathering and analysis and reporting the results of self-study for the purpose of developing an
action plan.
o Prepare Building Data Team Minutes to inform curriculum development and instructional decision making.
o Coordinate placement testing for all new incoming students to ensure proper placement in advanced math classes.
o Develop an action plan for program improvement.
Teaching Duties
o Teach students the fundamentals of the core curriculum. Provide accurate assessment of student learning abilities,
designing and implementing standards-based and developmentally appropriate instruction to ensure meeting all
individual student needs.
o Increased student math levels through the implementation of daily Math practice; students became engaged in
mathematics and learning, and improving scores.
o Significantly improved behavioral issues by devising and implementing a daily report system that encouraged self-
monitoring; students realized consequences and rewards for their actions.
o Creatively developed and integrated lessons.
o Enhanced multicultural awareness among students by incorporating cultural awareness into lessons, cooperative
learning with flexible grouping.
o Augmented student motivation to complete homework assignments by developing an ongoing reward system;
students made a cognizant effort to complete homework assignments.

2. University of Phoenix Online Facilitator – May 2010 – May 2013
Math for Elementary Education Teachers I
Math for Elementary Education Teachers II
o Facilitate online classes
o Respond to online discussions
o Grade all necessary assignments
o Use Data from My Math Lab to incorporate more into the discussions to remediate concepts not fully understood
by students.
L.W Beecher Museum Magnet School – New Haven, CT September 2008 – June 2010
Math Teacher (7th
, 8th
Grade)
o Teach students the fundamentals of the core curriculum. Provide accurate assessment of student learning abilities,
designing and implementing standards-based and developmentally appropriate instruction to ensure meeting all
individual student needs.
o Increased student math levels through the implementation of daily Math practice; students became engaged in
mathematics and learning, and improving scores.
o Significantly improved behavioral issues by devising and implementing a daily report system that encouraged self-
monitoring; students realized consequences and rewards for their actions.
o Creatively developed and integrated lessons.
o Enhanced multicultural awareness among students by incorporating cultural awareness into lessons, cooperative
learning with flexible grouping.
o Augmented student motivation to complete homework assignments by developing an ongoing reward system;
students made a cognizant effort to complete homework assignments.
Wallace Middle School – Waterbury, CT September 2006 – December 2007
Long – Term Substitute (6th
, 7th
, 8th
Grade)
West Side Middle School (Substitute)(2001-2006)
o Teach students the fundamentals of the core curriculum. Provide accurate assessment of student learning abilities,
designing and implementing standards-based and developmentally appropriate instruction to ensure meeting all
individual student needs.
o Increased student math levels through the implementation of daily Math practice; students became engaged in
mathematics and learning, and improving scores.
o Significantly improved behavioral issues by devising and implementing a daily report system that encouraged self-
monitoring; students realized consequences and rewards for their actions.
o Creatively developed and integrated lessons.
o Enhanced multicultural awareness among students by incorporating cultural awareness into lessons, cooperative
learning with flexible grouping.
o Augmented student motivation to complete homework assignments by developing an ongoing reward system;
students made a cognizant effort to complete homework assignments.
PASSED PRAXIS II IN CONTENT MATHEMATICS AND MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office proficient – Word, Excel, Power point, PowerSchool
Education
University of Bridgeport – Anticipated 092 Educational Leadership Degree (May 2015)
Passed 2 sections of CAT Exam (School Improvement)
University of Bridgeport - Masters Degree in Secondary Education Mathematics
Southern Connecticut State University – Bachelors in Liberal Studies
Minors: Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Management
Naugatuck Valley Community College - Associates Degree in Liberal Studies
References Available Upon Request