Michelle Grossmann
Ridley Park,PA
Summary
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Upper Darby School District
10.2022 - Current
- Develops and implements engaging, culturally diverse lessons tailored to meet the needs of English language learners.
- Uses data-driven instruction to personalize learning and track student progress.
- Fosters a caring and inclusive classroom environment, celebrating the cultural diversity of all students.
- Collaborates regularly with families to provide resources and strategies to support students' academic success at home.
- Promotes a positive and respectful classroom culture where students from various cultural backgrounds feel valued and supported.
- Incorporates culturally relevant materials and teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
1st Grade Teacher
Chester Community Charter School
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Developed differentiated lesson plans each week to meet the needs of students' emotional, social, and physical needs
- Used various teaching methods, including virtual learning, to enhance instruction
- Created and used multiple evaluation strategies within the classroom and during assessment periods to determine progress toward learning standards
- Analyzed data and adjusted small groups based on individual student needs
- Built a safe and healthy classroom environment targeted to the needs of students from different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Served on ELA curriculum committee for 2020-2021 academic school year
Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute
The School District of Haverford Township
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for all aspects of instruction including managing students, lesson plans, instruction within curriculum guidelines, collaborated with other professional staff, and responded to student and parent inquiries regarding instruction
- Served on Social Studies curriculum audit committee
Guaranteed Substitute
The School District of Haverford Township
04.2018 - 06.2019
2nd and 3rd Grade Extended Substitute
The School District of Haverford Township, Manoa Elementary
06.2017 - 04.2018
Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute
The School District of Haverford Township, Manoa Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2017
Child Care Group Supervisor
Ridley Area YMCA
05.2010 - 08.2016
- Planned, implemented, and engaged in daily classroom activities
- Offered curriculum that met emotional, physical, and social needs of children
- Designed culturally diverse experiences
- Reviewed children's needs and developmental progress
- Maintained open communication with parents through newsletters, bulletin boards, and daily reports
- Supervised the classroom assistant, ensuring team approach is met
Education
BS - Elementary Education
West Chester University
West Chester, PA05.2010
Skills
- Academic record keeping
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent communication
Certification
Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate, K-6
Activities
- Track Coach, 2018, The School District of Haverford Township
- Field Hockey Coach, 2018, The School District of Haverford Township
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Upper Darby School District
10.2022 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Chester Community Charter School
08.2019 - 10.2022
Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute
The School District of Haverford Township
08.2018 - 06.2019
Guaranteed Substitute
The School District of Haverford Township
04.2018 - 06.2019
2nd and 3rd Grade Extended Substitute
The School District of Haverford Township, Manoa Elementary
06.2017 - 04.2018
Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute
The School District of Haverford Township, Manoa Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2017
Child Care Group Supervisor
Ridley Area YMCA
05.2010 - 08.2016
Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate, K-6
BS - Elementary Education
West Chester University
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