Michelle Harden
Exeter
Summary
Professional educator with over two decades of experience at Wyoming Area School District, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Proven track record as Builders Club advisor, fostering leadership and community involvement among students. Strong relationship builder and positive role model, effectively motivating at-risk students to achieve academic success. Also have had success with parent communication, both in person and remotely.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Wyoming Area School District
08.2003 - Current
Taught 6th, 7th and 8th grades in math, reading, English and social studies.
I have spent the last 10 years in the social studies department at the Secondary Center.
I have also spent 5 years as the Builders Club advisor for the middle school, grades 7&8.
I have spent 2 years working as a part of the Twilight after school program, assisting students with special needs and those at risk for academic retention.
As a part of classroom responsibilities, I have also participated in numerous IEP meetings for my students each year.
Teacher
Pocono Mountain School District
06.1996 - 08.2003
After working as a long term substitute in the 7th grade, I was hired for a 6th grade position in the Intermediate Center.
There we worked in teams and collaborated across both grade levels. I also gained experience working with at risk students that were a part of our "alternate" team.
After having my twins, I decided to leave the district in order to be closer to home.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA05-2007
Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-1994
Skills
- Classroom management
- I pride myself on being able to conduct effective lessons and maintain student engagement throughout
- Relationship building
- I have developed strong relationships with my colleagues and students over the years
- Motivating students
- I have been successful outside of the classroom beyond teaching I have been the advisor for the Builders Club and we have had several successful years planning and organizing activities
- Student engagement
- Kids are engaged in class and extra activities I have been the advisor the the academic competition called Young Scholars, which is an academic competition that includes middle school students from Lackawanna and Lucerne counties Wyoming Area students have always represented our school well, taking 3rd place two years ago
- Positive role model and mentor
- My rapport with students has allowed me to be a person that kids can approach when they have concerns or needs help
- Conflict resolution
- I have taken on the informal role in our middle school team to mediate disputes and address problem behaviors
- Behavior management
- I have assisted colleagues in areas where behavior management was experiencing some issues
Timeline
Teacher
Wyoming Area School District
08.2003 - Current
Teacher
Pocono Mountain School District
06.1996 - 08.2003
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Wilkes University
Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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