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Michelle Seymore

Des Arc

Summary

Dedicated teacher with current Arkansas teaching certificate. Bringing 24 years' experience at the elementary level. Driven to help all students excel in all academic areas and to make learning fun in engaging for all.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Des Arc School District
08.2016 - Current
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.

Second Grade Teacher

C.B. Partee Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2016
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.

K-6 Art Teacher

Clarendon Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
  • Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.

Classroom Teacher

Stuttgart School District
08.2001 - 05.2008
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05-2001

Skills

  • Previously played the clarinet
  • Previously sang in the chior
  • Basic skills in reading music
  • Grading protocols
  • Grading procedures
  • Standardized tests
  • Online learning platforms
  • Classroom oversight
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • Lesson planning
  • Literacy strategies
  • Mathematics instruction
  • Skills development
  • Classroom management

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Des Arc School District
08.2016 - Current

Second Grade Teacher

C.B. Partee Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2016

K-6 Art Teacher

Clarendon Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2011

Classroom Teacher

Stuttgart School District
08.2001 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Arkansas State University
Michelle Seymore