Paola Pilar De Michele
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background as Elementary, Middle, and High school teacher as well as a Dean of students with more than 14 years demonstrated successful teaching experience whose passion is to inspire and lead students and teachers as well to realize all their potential but also to develop a personal integrity and life discipline. prepared for this role with strong classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement skills. Known for fostering collaborative environment and achieving educational outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, ready to meet changing needs and ensure student success. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and fostering positive learning atmosphere.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal of Instruction
Rocky Mountain Prep- Federal
09.2024 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively, and decreasing referrals by 10%.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Lead and coordinate the implementation, execution, and monitoring of the Reading Academy schoolwide program to support students in closing their reading gap.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Led professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies and outcomes.
High School AP Spanish and Culture Teacher
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart
07.2022 - 11.2024
- In collaboration with the language department, prepare lessons in accordance with AP Upper school Spanish Curriculum
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Teach daily student interventions, providing individualized instruction based on student needs
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Incorporate cultural lessons into all levels, addressing the Spanish-speaking world
- Prepare students to pass the AP exam
- Make effective use of Google Classroom and infinite Campus for communication with students and parents in relation to assignments and grades
- Work as an effective team member as part of the Language Department
- Utilize effective classroom management skills
- Advise a group of 21 students and Communicate with parents appropriately as needed
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
Middle School TNLI Teacher
Strive Prep Kepner School
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Plan and teach Spanish language Arts (SLA) instruction to support scholars across content classes
- Collaborate with other teachers, school leaders, the English Language Development Director, Director of Intervention, Director of Middle School English Language Arts, and the special education team to ensure that instruction meets the needs of each learner
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Lead weekly Compass Circle time as part of our school Social-Emotional curriculum.
Grade Level Lead
Strive Prep Kepner School
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Lead grade-level morning huddles to improve teachers effectiveness.
- Plan, present and track results for a 1 grade-level incentive per quarter for kids on track/off track.
- Create advisory norms and provide feedback throughout the year to improve advisory routines and procedures
- Create and share unique schedules for special events or shortened days
- Co-plan field trips and college visits with the Operations Team
- Support team in upholding student behavior plans
- Lead, give real-time feedback, and make sure all grade-wide gatherings are safe and run smoothly
- Create agendas and facilitate grade level meetings during PD times that are dedicated to grade level planning
- Meet bi-weekly with Grade Level Admin Team and Principal to collaborate on grade level incentives, tactics, and forecasting
Dean of Students K-8
Global Village Academy-Northglenn
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Coordinate, facilitate and implement disciplinary intervention steps, including PBIS, and processes with staff, working closely with the principal
- Create and implement school-wide expectations and procedures
- Provide coaching and feedback to teachers on classroom management strategies
- Counseling students in groups and individually
- Create and monitor behavior tracking system; monitor behavior logs
- Communicate and coordinate closely with all staff to support student success
- Supported families through educational offerings, community support group, and coaching
- Designed and facilitated professional development programs for all staff, focusing on classroom management and students’ behavior
- Reduced student discipline rate by 10% by implementing a student discipline program
- Communicated regularly and appropriately by telephone, email, and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for attendance and discipline
- Maintained highly organized records, compliant with policy, to document student behaviors, interventions, consequences, and outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher
Global Village Academy-Northglenn
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Teaching Literacy, Science, Social Studies, and Math in Spanish (foreign language for students)
- Using Positive Behavior Support System as a motivator to improve conduct and encourage participation (PBS)
- Generating report cards and conducted parent teacher conferences regularly
- Serving as grade level team leader and as member of the school leadership team
- Collaborating with literacy teacher to improve student’s success and close the achievement gap
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal assessments, informal observations, and one-on-one conferences to provide tailored support.
- Maintained bi-weekly open communication with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Provided targeted instruction for struggling students, offering additional resources and individualized support as needed.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the establishment of clear expectations and consistent classroom management techniques.
- Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure every student achieved success.
- Regularly analyzed data from assessments to identify areas for improvement and adjust curriculum accordingly, ensuring continuous growth in student achievement levels proficiency.
Instructional Assistant Spanish Immersion
Global Village Academy-Northglenn
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Facilitate and/or monitor small group and one on one instruction of students
- Help maintain and update records of students
- Help plan and present lessons
- Monitoring students in non-classroom settings
- Help prepare instructional materials for use in class or “pull-out” sessions
- Help secure supplies, materials and equipment and maintain order
- Attend job-related in-services
- Help with parent volunteers
- May substitute for fellow workers as needed and occasionally substitute temporarily for a classroom teacher
- Help administer scheduled testing
- Additional duties as requested
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Universidad Del Atlántico
Barranquilla, Colombia09.2005
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish-English
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
- Restorative practices
- School improvement
- Critical thinking and judgment
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Classroom management
- Progress monitoring
Accomplishments
- Increased overall student academic performance on the AP Spanish test by having 91% of my scholars passing their exam at the end of the 23-24 School Year.
Technical Integration And Proficiency
- SmartPass
- DeanLists
- Promethean boards
- SharePoint
- Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Internet Navigation
- Infinite Campus
- New Tech Echo Platform
- PowerSchool
- LiveSchool
Awards
2021, CO-CABE Bilingual Teacher of the Year
Career Development
- Trauma informed training 24/
- Social Emotional Curriculum: Upstream 23/
- Compass Circle 20/
- Sources of Strength 19/
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills 18/
- ASD Behavior 18/
- Functional Behavior assessment and Function-Based Intervention 18/
- Cooperative Learning: Kagan Strategies 18/
- Social and Emotional Learning 17/
- Introduction to Global Education. EF Tours 17/
- Trauma informed care for educators 16/
- CPI training 16/
- International Social Competence and Anti-Bullying Meet Up 15/
- New Tech Annual Conference 14/
- Voices Reading Program 14/
- Thinking Maps 14/
- Daily Five in the Literacy Classroom 14/
- Project-Based-Learning 14/
- Data Team training 14/
- Engage tour students with Real-World Projects 15/
- Star Talk 12/
- Making Meaning in an Immersion Classroom 2012/
- Kathy Richardson Assessments 11/
- Singapore Math 11/
2021 CO-CABE Bilingual Teacher of the Year
The Annual CO-CABE Educator and Advocate Awards are to honor and celebrate some of those who have contributed significantly to the education of Colorado’s Emerging Bilingual Students.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Assistant Principal of Instruction
Rocky Mountain Prep- Federal
09.2024 - Current
High School AP Spanish and Culture Teacher
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart
07.2022 - 11.2024
Grade Level Lead
Strive Prep Kepner School
07.2020 - 05.2022
Middle School TNLI Teacher
Strive Prep Kepner School
07.2019 - 06.2022
Dean of Students K-8
Global Village Academy-Northglenn
07.2016 - 06.2019
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher
Global Village Academy-Northglenn
08.2012 - 06.2016
Instructional Assistant Spanish Immersion
Global Village Academy-Northglenn
08.2011 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Universidad Del Atlántico
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