Michelle Childers

michellemchilders@gmail.com

Personal Profile

Objective
o Because of my long-time passion for the written word, I am seeking a secondary teaching position in the Clark County School District where I may utilize my pedagogical skills at teaching English Language Arts

Availability
o From Spring 2012

Key Skills o
Proficient or familiar with several English Language Arts teaching and planning strategies, including:

Read, Write, Think lesson planning Consistently connecting content objectives to activities and assignments The Eight framework for reading and interacting with literature

Myers/Briggs Multiple Intelligence Theory Blooms Taxonomy/Higher level thinking questions Gardeners varied learning styles

Education
2009 to 2012 Nevada State College BA in Secondary Education: Emphasis on English Language Arts 2007 to 2009 College of Southern Nevada Worked toward AA in English 2003 to 2007 Basic High School Honors Diploma

Teaching Experience
Internship: Foothill High School o Assumed classroom planning, preparation, instruction, and assessment duties in English 12 Honors classes o Participated in weekly PLC meetings, department meetings, and staff meetings CCSD Substitute Services: Middle School Substitute Teacher Grades 6-8 o Maintained active learning environment in absence of regular instructor o Carried out lesson plans in the absence of regular instructor o Assisted students with work as needed Sylvan Learning Center: Instructor o Assisted students with homework o Carried out Sylvan Learning Programs, including Language Arts Accelerator, Math o Essentials, and Homework Support References available upon request