Michelle S. Willoughby
Compton
Summary
Compassionate English teacher who presents course materials in a clear, interesting and innovative way. Worked as both a highly effective teacher as well as a literacy coach and trainer to improve teacher effectiveness and growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
English/AP English Teacher
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High
Los Angeles
07.2004 - Current
- Mentored 100% of new English teachers through BTSA program.
- Collaboratively developed scaffolding and support strategies for 100% ELLs and RSP students.
- Developed AP curriculum and writing curriculum to prepare students for college level reading and writing and to pass AP exam.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Planned and researched lessons for Common Core and presented teacher training for common core and effective inquiry based instruction
English Department Chair
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy HS
Los Angeles
09.2005 - 08.2016
- Coordinated professional development and English department meetings Observed teachers and helped them grow through structured reflection process called Cognitive Coaching
- Created lesson plans, video content and other associated lesson materials.
- Observed, coached and mentored instructional staff to promote warm, structured and responsive classroom culture.
- Used data to drive instruction and school-wide decisions related to content.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Supported teachers of struggling readers and writers through READ 180 and System 44 Programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2007
MBA - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of California At Los Angeles
Los Angles, CA01.2002
Skills
- Valid and current teaching credential in California with CLAD
- 18 years of teaching experience in 6 -12 ELA instruction of all skill levels and backgrounds
- Designed peer mediation for credit that reduced conflict and racial tension at school
- Several years of experience as literacy coach as well as teacher education, leadership, and training
- Experience in facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for English Language Arts, ELA, History, Special Education (SPED) and Electives
Accomplishments
Was awarded a Certificate of Recognition as a Hero in Education by LAUSD District 7 in January 2015
Was recognized as the Teacher of the Year at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton technology Academy High School in June 2014
Designed a summer bridge program to provide a smooth transition between junior high and high school
Had highest achieved Lexile Level scores for the 12th grade students over all 9-12th grade students at Alliance Charter School System for the 2014-2015 school year
Timeline
English Department Chair
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy HS
09.2005 - 08.2016
English/AP English Teacher
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High
07.2004 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
MBA - Business
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of California At Los Angeles
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