English Teacher School
Resume:
Michael O. Brown
Bilingual (Spanish)
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EDUCATION: Howard University, DC; Bachelors of Arts, English/Minor-Spanish--May 2000
St. Thomas University -Masters In Educational Leadership (2017)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communicator. Students in last 2 schools showed growth on PARCC exams; passing scores in PRAXIS content knowledge; strong ability to integrate Common Core State Standards in any lesson; create/review engaging, technology-enhanced assessment items; use multimedia to get adolescents excited about learning; maintain a positive, can-do attitude despite daily setbacks; complete all work by the deadline!
EXPERIENCE:
Howard University Middle School (MS2)- August 2015 to Present
●Develop ELA content that aligns with Common Core State Standards; PARCC and NWEA Standardized Tests;
●Design Cross-curricular lessons in Social Studies, ELA, Math, and Science
●Publish weekly lesson plans that actively engage students in Common Core Standards- based learning
●Research best practices across ELA curriculum using data to drive instruction
●Partner with teachers in other disciplines to ensure a nurturing learning environment is present
●Vertical alignment with ELA with other ELA teachers that are CCSS aligned
DC Public School--Academies at Anacostia SHS--10th grade ELA teacher--8/2013 to 6/2015
PBIS Academy Ambassador- Work with other teachers in establishing positive behavior strategies
● Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision
●Develop and implement curricula and activities to meet IMPACT standards
● Thoughtfully plan daily lessons and implement specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary
●Demonstrate strong content knowledge
●Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding
●Use assessment data to refine curriculum and Common Core aligned-practices
●Directly responsible for highest ELA scores in entire building on ANET Standardized Test ( 90% of students) and increase individual student’s reading levels by 2 grades in 1 year!
DC Public School--Ron Brown MS--7th Grade ELA--Washington, DC August 12 to June 13
●Differentiate lesson plans in Cross-curricular instruction (Social Studies, Environmental Science and ELA)
●Infuse a Socratic teaching style with positive reinforcement that reflects Common Core
Read 180
●Teach the 7th grade level Read 180
●Manage the Read 180 curricula and all of its many facets
Saturday School
●Teach English ELA, Reading, Writing Saturday School for 7th Grade students
●Reinforce Life Skills as well as Critical Thinking skills
●Continue to develop strong Reading Fluency, Comprehension and vocabulary for Saturday group students
DC Public School –Social Studies Substitute Teacher Washington, DC August 11 to June 12
●Teach an amalgamation of History, Politics, and Geography to 80 adolescent 8th graders;
●Use computers, Internet, text, and art to help stimulate thought and excitement
●Create interactive, group/individual projects to provide positive project-based education
●Grade daily assignments, tests, quizzes, and report cards for all 80 students
●Work with other teachers in a team, in order to correct any behavioral, social, or private issues that impede an adolescent’s learning.
●Communicate to Deans, Vice Principal, Social Workers, and Principals on how to best manage all aspects of school culture.
Environmental Science Substitute Teacher Washington, DC March 11 to June 11
●Teach Recycling, Going Green, and Environmental Theory and Practice daily to over 75 students; Incorporate different technologies to create an engaging classroom, implement a recycling program encompassing all students; teach project-based Pedagogy used to inspire and mold young minds to the future of Green Energy; communicating to all levels of staff, parents
●Use Michael Reynolds’ practices as a means to stimulate creative ways to reduce waste.
●Manage time and attendance, report grades per period, communicate discipline issues to parents and administration
●Create original, interactive and engaging lesson plans using high-tech gadgets
●DC Public School Teacher
●Ron Brown Middle School Teacher 2012-2013
7th Grade ELA/Read 180 Instructor
Teach Common Core Aligned Lessons,
Professional Development
●Lead Professional Development- Teaching Writing Strategies Across Content (2016)
●Developed Academic Reinforcement Program with 90% success rate (2016)
●Folger Shakespeare Theater- Two Brains Running (teaching August Wilson and William Shakespeare at the same time) March 2015
●DCPS McKinley Tech SHS- Hochman Strategies in writing/Close Reading Ana
■Collaborative Learning Cycles 1&2--Ron Brown MS-2012 to 2013
■Independent Learning Cycle 3--Ron Brown MS-2012 to 2013
■Read 180 Collaborative--McKinley Tech-2013
■DC Area Writing Project--Howard University--Summer 2012
■Cutting to the Core: A Common Core Conference-Teach +Plus-Catholic University-May 2013
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