MIKE HARRISON
Apache Junction,AZ
Summary
Professional educator with proven track record of fostering academic success and inspiring love for learning. Adept at developing personalized lesson plans, utilizing effective teaching methods, and leveraging strong communication skills to engage students. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistently achieving measurable results in diverse educational settings. Reliable and focused on continuous improvement and support for both students and colleagues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor 1st-6th Grade
ClassDojo
01.2023 - Current
- Developed tailored lesson plans to enhance student understanding and engagement.
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve academic performance.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to address diverse learning styles.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Benjamin Franklin Charter School-Crismon Campus
07.2022 - 11.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive learning community.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment to enhance student learning and collaboration.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted teamwork, leadership skills, and community involvement among students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Silver Valley Elementary
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social and emotional development.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance interactive learning experiences.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Kindergarten Teacher
Arradondo Elementary
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that promoted social development and positive interactions among children.
- Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback and intervention strategies.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Lead Teacher Pre-K
Bright Horizons Family Services
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Utilized a Montessori approach to create a child-centered learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to create individualized development plans for children.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication and conflict resolution techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Arizona01.2021
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Arizona01.2018
Skills
- Effective communication
- Effective leadership
- Flexible problem-solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Organizational time strategies
- Effective issue resolution
- Innovative thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
Accomplishments
- Head of the year book, and created/led student year book committee(BFCS)
- Co-Led Events Committee(BFCS)
- Co-Led Homework Club(BFCS)
- Orginized and ran the summer school program for the north portion of Queen Creek Unified School District-2021(SVE)
Certification
- Arizona Department of Education
- Teacher Certification/SEI Endorsement
- 2018-2030
Timeline
Tutor 1st-6th Grade
ClassDojo
01.2023 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Benjamin Franklin Charter School-Crismon Campus
07.2022 - 11.2025
Kindergarten Teacher
Silver Valley Elementary
07.2019 - 05.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Arradondo Elementary
07.2018 - 05.2019
Lead Teacher Pre-K
Bright Horizons Family Services
03.2016 - 07.2018
Masters of Education - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Educational Skills
- Spalding trained
- DIBELS Trained
- Effective knowledge of school systems( Powerschool,Synergy,Clever, Google Suite,etc...)
- Effective knowledge of a wide variety of curriculum programs
- AZ Department of Education certification SEI endorsement(ex 8/2030)
- AZDPS class 1 fingerprint clearance card