Michelle L.

Platt
PSC 2 Box 8051, APO, AE 09012  michelle.platt@gmail.com 0170 6705879

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as an educator.

Texas and New Mexico Educator Certification for Early Childhood to Twelfth Grade
Dedicated educator with a genuine passion and art for guiding students toward excellence. Ready to utilize best
practice teaching methods and high expectations to increase student achievement. Combining exceptional
content knowledge, culturally responsive pedagogy, and evidence-based, differentiated instruction to meet
diverse learning needs and create a challenging, rewarding learning environment.

CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Educator Standard Certification: Generalist EC-6, 4-8
New Mexico Certification: Generalist EC-9, K-12 Specialist Science, English, Agriculture
Texas Gifted and Talented and Reasoning Minds Qualified
Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System rater

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Science Education- July 2020
Montana State University; Bozeman, Montana Current GPA 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Pathobiology and Animal Science-2002
University of Connecticut: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Storrs, Connecticut

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016- 2018 Alamogordo Public Schools
Holloman Middle, Holloman AFB, New Mexico: 8th Grade English, STEM, & Yearbook Teacher
 8th grade team leader
 Experienced in Differentiated education including SPED and GT
 Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) and Lego Robotics advisor
 Teacher Leader- Presented district wide Professional Developments
 Seamlessly converted to digital delivery of curriculum
 Implemented Action Research driven intervention to improve writing and support Writing Across the Curriculum
2016- 2018 Northside Independent School District Certified Substitute Teacher
2014- 2016 Abilene Independent School District
Ortiz Elementary and Reagan Elementary, Abilene, Texas: 5th Grade Science Teacher
 Collaborated with other teachers in the district to strengthen and implement hands-on learning activities
 Served as member of the Leader In Me campus Lighthouse Team
 Designed and implemented new STAAR Science special education modifications
 Developed and implemented differentiated interdisciplinary lessons
 Differentiated instruction for gifted and talented students
 Promoted technological literacy in the classroom with Edmodo, Prezi, Haiku Deck, and internet-based research
 Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Promethean Boards, Foghorn, Eduphoria and Frontrunner
 Facilitated ELL and economically disadvantaged student learning with research-based vocabulary program
 Planned hands-on, experiential learning opportunities to foster enthusiasm in reluctant learners
 Supported self-contained teachers in their implementation of science lessons and labs
2013- 2014 Abilene and Wylie Independent School Districts, Abilene, Texas Certified Substitute Teacher
2003-2004 University of Alaska Fairbanks: Alaska Basic Neuroscience Program, Fairbanks, AK
Research Technician
Responsible for supervising masters and post-doctorate students, instructing students and staff in the proper care of
animals, surgical technique, anesthesia/drug delivery, preparation for and performance of surgeries and procedures.