Michelle Bussiere Email & Phone Number

Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify training needs, develop training materials/courses, and help map out development plans for teams across all departments.

• Compile, implement, and use the data from formative and summative assessments to differentiate instruction for student success weekly using the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM), leading to academic progress for students.• Develop modules for online learning weekly on different technology platforms such as Canvas, ensuring engaging lessons.• Collaborate with grade-level colleagues and coaches in person, via e-mail, and zoom to align lessons to current state standards and curricula, resulting in appropriate lessons plans.• Create learning content using educational tools such as Nearpod, Playposit, AdobeSpark, Kahoot and Newsela to enhance student learning.• Effectively use data management software to help bridge learning gaps for students and adjust learning techniques.

Monmouth Junction

• Utilized the Understanding by Design format to develop and implement lesson plans for a variety of classes within the department to optimize learning.• Participated in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to discuss content, best practices and share effective lesson plans that promote student learning.• Implemented research-based classroom management strategies in order to create a classroom climate conducive to learning.•Designed and created learning content using education platforms such as Google Classroom to maximize student organization of assignments. •Applied Marzano’s nine instructional strategies to facilitate student acquisition of content knowledge daily.• Attended professional development workshops to grow and maintain knowledge of new technology and internal processes.

• Collaborated with colleagues to teach Personal Financial Management during SBHS’s annual Summer Institute.• Created and implemented lessons that focused on 21st century skills around technology and applications (Google Forms, Web quests, Google Classroom).

Monmouth Junction

•Worked with a student teacher from Rider University to implement lessons for an In-Class Support American Government class.• Assisted in developing lesson plans and modifying curriculum to meet students’ needs.

Master'S Degree, Social Studies Teacher Education, 9-12

Bachelor'S Degree, American/United States Studies/Civilization

Activities and Societies: Dean's List: Spring 2007, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Spring 2009Major in American Studies with a minor.