Michaela O'Leary Purvis Email & Phone Number

Parkside Elementary School

-Cultivated supportive classroom environments and used innovative instructional methods both virtually and in person-Created and organized team documents and wrote agendas for weekly team meetings of 8 teachers-Collaborated with team members to discuss upcoming assignments and analyze grade level student performance data-Contributed insights and perspectives and participated in school-wide decision making and planning as a member of the school leadership team-Collaborated with colleagues across grade levels on the school improvement team to analyze school wide student data and implement strategies to improve academic performance and student engagement-Communicated daily with colleagues and parents via email, newsletters, and conferences -Selected as the single teacher to attend the county-wide behavioral health retreat to learn how to better assist students and teachers in social emotional learning skills

Raleigh, North Carolina

- Student taught in a 3rd grade classroom using a variety of teaching methods and technology- Created differentiated lesson plans and assessments, graded papers, assisted mentor teacher - Participated in PLT’s, grade-level team planning, staff meetings, and professional development- Served as student liaison between other Student Teachers and NC State Supervisor- Completed school-wide science leadership project including defining important science vocabulary and creating activities related to science curriculum for K-5 teachers, parents, and students to use

Cary, North Carolina

- Uses interpersonal communication and teamwork skills to ensure customer and employee satisfaction - Assists in training new cashiers and line staff members

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

- Develops research guidelines and questions regarding student discourse and processing regarding magnetism while using kinesthetic programs- Analyzes and codes data obtained from screen captured videos, audio recordings, and written materials

- Tutored K-5 native Spanish speakers in reading, word study-Mentored graduate students as they provided weekly reading tutoring for children from Spanish speaking families-Supported tutors in implementing evidence-based literacy practices and customized intervention plans to address literacy challenges, leading to significant academic growth-Conducted assessments to track progress and effectiveness of the tutoring sessions

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

-Presented to 40 new counselors inside tips on the ins and outs of being an effective counselor-Ran an interactive program for 30 returning counselors on how to be a good leader

Hilburn Academy, Lincoln Heights Elementary

-Actively observed/participated in the classroom for one day per week and 2 full weeks each semester-Prepared and taught lesson plans in each core subject, observed mentor teacher, attended PLT’s-Implemented reading/spelling, and math intervention plans with two different first grade students

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

- Worked 3 different sessions of overnight camp for 7 weeks total - Provided 24-hour care and planned daily activities for 20+ middle school girls with 2 co-counselors - Coached swimmers in groups and individually for 4 hours a day- Designed in and out of water training plans for swimmers age 9-16 from all over the country- Encouraged campers to be engaged religiously, specifically during services and daily activities- 1 of only 6 staff members chosen as captain to lead 150 campers in camp-wide color wars

Bachelor'S Of Science In Elementary Education, Stem Concentration, Gpa: 4.0/4.0

Minor, Spanish

Study Abroad, Spanish History, Language, And Technology

- Four weeks spent in Segovia, Spain taking 2 courses (4 credit hours) - Lived with a host family where only Spanish was spoken.