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MichelleLynnDavies
- 1. Michelle Lynn Davies 4402Pine Tree; Orchard Lake, MI 48323; (734) 716-9739 zoedogdavies@gmail.com Certification: Michigan Professional Education Certificate ● Endorsements in English and Psychology Education: 2014 - Present Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI ● Master of Arts in Leadership and Counseling ○ Clinical Mental Health Counseling 2006 - 2009 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI ● Master of Arts in Literature ○ Graduated with High Distinction 2001-2005 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI ● Bachelor of Arts in Education ○ Endorsements in English and Psychology ○ Graduated with High Distinction Teaching Experience 2005-Present Plymouth Canton Community Schools High School English Teacher Canton, MI ● Facilitated learning of IB, honors, advanced and regular reading and writing for secondary students using student-centered lessons and activities ● Planned and executed a series of educational field trips to the Detroit Institute of Art, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and Chicago Art Festival ● Established acceptable classroom behavior guide with students’ comments to minimize future classroom management issues ● Played an active role during parent-teacher conferences, and updated parents regularly on their child’s progress in the classroom. Also received excellent personal feedback from the parents of my students and my students ● Utilized many student-centered learning techniques, including reading and writing workshops that connect to students’ daily lives and allow students to work in cooperative learning groups ● Created activities that show the relationship between reading and writing and everyday life to engage and motivated students ● Used differentiated instruction and both formative and summative assessments to evaluate student work ● Obtained certification in teaching International Baccalaureate curriculum ● Mentored and graded several students’ extended essays for the International Baccalaureate program ● Created a new course called Comic Books and Graphic Novels that combines both English and art and focuses on project-based learning ● Conducted workshops on how to run choice reading in a classroom ● Assisted as club advisor for: ○ Writer’s Block 2005-2006 ○ Film, Directors and Actors Club 2010-2012 ○ Canton Student Counsel of 2016 2012-2014 ○ Caring Club Present 2004-2005 Community High School Student Teacher Ann Arbor, MI
- 2. ● Assisted leadteacher with curriculum development and lesson planning activities ● Provided a classroom environment conducive to learning and aiding lead teacher in imparting instruction ● Ensured appropriate student behavior during instructional periods and made accommodations for students with Aspergers ● Assisted students with their assignments ● Addressed the needs of individual students by assessing them according to school procedures ● Assisted lead teacher in grading exam papers and assignments ● Created and distributed learning materials ● Planned and taught a unit on select text with supplemental materials and assessments Professional Skills ● Expert in using curriculum based measurement assessment systems ● Highly experienced in designing and implementing effective curriculum units ● Strong background in utilizing collaborative learning and critical reading strategies ● Superior knowledge of implementing student directed classroom management processes ● Demonstrated ability to provide an outstanding and strong culture of achievement and success for student population ● Courses taught ○ English 9 (World Literature) ○ English 10 (American Literature) ■ IB, regular and co-taught ○ Comic Books and Graphic Novels ○ Advanced Composition A ○ Advanced Science Fiction ○ Honors Shakespeare ○ Honors Modern Literature and the Arts