Michelle Channon

P a s a d e n a , T X. 7 7 5 0 4 I C : 8 3 2 - * * * - * * * * I E : mc h a n n o n @ b e t a a c a d e m y. o r g

Professional Summary
A professional, caring, dedicated, and dynamic middle school math teacher with combined 36 years of
experience in education both in the business office and teaching (16 years) varied content areas to
students grades 4-12 with a focus on middle school math over the last eight years. A team-centric
colleague with a positive reputation, a strong work ethic, and a proven track record in developing
responsible and empathetic scholars capable of achieving positive academic growth. Seeking
opportunity to provide joyful rigor in a school community where learning is both engaging and fun.

Skills
 Exemplary Classroom Management skills  NWEA MAP Test Proctor
 Lesson Planning Expertise  STAAR Test Proctor
 Character Leadership Development  TELPAS Test Rater
 Creative Problem Solver  Excellent Communication Skills
 Relationship Builder  Well Versed with SPED, ELL/ESL
 Student Mentoring (EAFK & Life Changer Students, RTI, & Differentiated
Awards) Instruction
 Well Versed in Individual Learning Styles  Timely Scholar/Parent/Team/Admin
and Growth Mindset Communication and Excellent Rapport
 Flexible and Adaptive  Flexible Tutorial Expertise
 Advanced Math Club

Experience
Beta Academy ISD (college preparatory public charter) 2015 – present
Teacher – Math (Instructional Coach 2017-2018, Math Department Lead 2015-2019)
 All required teacher duties and responsibilities
Highlights:
o Establish high expectations.
o Implement excellent classroom management through consistent daily routines and class
procedures.
o Provide engaging lessons that target instruction to individual learning styles and needs.
o Foster desire for higher order thinking.
o Cultivate growth mindset in academics, personal character, and personal ownership.
o Engaging lessons and collaboration through an innovative joyful rigor learning
environment that meets each scholar’s individual and unique educational needs.
o Foster love for life-time learning.
o Foster community spirit.
o Communicate with scholars and parents in a timely fashion about progress and praise.
o A community first, team-minded colleague, excellent rapport with academic team
support, and administrative teams
Beta Academy (under Responsive Education Solution/RES) 2014 – 2015
Teacher – 5th grade self-contained; all duties and responsibilities
Beta Academy (private) 2010 – 2015
Teacher - 4-8 grades self-contained & blended grades; all duties and responsibilities
Life Christian Academy 1987 – 2010
Teacher - full time Math teacher 2007 – 2010
Business Manager- bookkeeping, registrar, attendance clerk & part-time teacher 1988 – 2007
(Additional work history is available upon request.)

Education
Liberty University – Lynchburg, VA l B.S. business Administration
Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.7)

Highly Qualified Texas Teacher Certification

TExES - EC-6 (2014) Passed PPR
TExES – Core Subjects 4-8 (2014)

Technology
 Promethean Board,  Go to Meeting Conferencing
 Technology embedded instruction  Curriculums: Lowman, HMH, Agile Mind, etc.
 MS: Outlook & Office 365 Suite  Planbook: Lesson Planning
 Zoom: Video Conferencing
 Google Suite School: Docs, Slides, Sheets,  Manage Ms. Channon math website
Google Classroom www.mschannon.weebly.com
 NWEA Map Assessments
 Gradebook(s): Skyward, Ascender

Accomplishments (2015-current)
 Beta Academy ISD Teacher Recognitions (last four years 2015-2022):
o Life Changer Award (22-23), Tribe Award (21-22), Up Teacher Award (16-17)
o Academic Teacher: Celebrated Teacher Award
 STAAR & MAP Targets: 95% Scholars Performed on Target and 77% Performed Above Target
o Academic Teacher: Recognized Teacher Award
 STAAR & MAP Targets: 98% Scholars Performed on Target and 91% Performed Above Target
o Knighted Teacher Honor by EFAK (2018 by Early Act First Knight)
o Academic Teacher: Commended Teacher Award
 STAAR & MAP Targets: 96% Scholars Performed on Target and 94% Performed Above Target
o Academic Teacher: Exemplary Teacher Award
 STAAR & MAP Targets: 97% Scholars Performed on Target; 82% Scholars Performed Above Target
(Bases for Academic Teacher awards: “Teachers who are recognized for their scholars’ academic performance at a minimum of

86% of scholars performed on target and 50% performed above STAAR targets.)

 HEB Excellence in Education Award Nominee (2018)

 Seattle’s Best Coffee Teacher of the Year Recognized Nominee (2018)
 Presidential Awards Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching (2018)
 Director and Coordinator of Beta Academy Annual Boat Regatta
 Maintained distance learning attendance of 90% and 99% of engagement during the pandemic.
(Additional accomplishments available upon request.)
Personal Interests
My interests include family time, traveling, gardening, PD, DIY projects, and generally helping others.