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Michael Nelson

Glendale

Summary

Dedicated educator with expertise in lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and classroom management. Committed to fostering student engagement and adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Legacy Traditional School
Avondale
07.2020 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs in the classroom.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.

Teacher

Glendale Elementary School District
Glendale
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Collaborated with administrators and department team members on curriculum planning and assessment methods to enhance educational outcomes.
  • Evaluated students monthly and adapted lessons to address learning needs and foster academic growth.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Facilitated student discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.

Middle School English Teacher

Kingman Unified School District 20
Kingman
08.2016 - 07.2019

Education

Master of Education - Social Studies

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05-2005

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
05-1990

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Instructional strategies
  • Assessment methods
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement

Certification

  • English Certification

Timeline

Teacher

Legacy Traditional School
07.2020 - Current

Teacher

Glendale Elementary School District
12.2019 - 07.2020

Middle School English Teacher

Kingman Unified School District 20
08.2016 - 07.2019

Master of Education - Social Studies

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

St. Cloud State University
Michael Nelson