Michelle Weaver Email & Phone Number

Burlington County, Nj

**Certified Teachstone Pre-K CLASS Observer since 2013**Proficient in Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System**Experienced in ECERS-R, ECERS-3, ITERS-R, ITERS-3 tools since 2008Primary focus of current position:*Ongoing Monitoring of Head Start Performance Standards ensuring continuous quality improvement * Analyzing child outcomes & data; evaluate child, classroom & program ongoing performance* Lead team to implement online services to provide new opportunities through synchronous and asynchronous learning*Plan, facilitate & monitor teacher professional development and training's *Skilled in coordinating and synthesizing information for Grant applications and proposals*Facilitate three successful site openings and productively monitor ongoing compliance requirements of New Jersey Office of Licensing*Cultivates productive relationships encouraging parent involvement, improving child's advocacy *Highly skilled in design of engaging & diverse environments that fosters learning through play*Monitor ongoing enrollment and recruitment , maintained extensive wait list***Former positions promoted within program: Quality Assurance Specialist, Master Teacher. *Spearheaded successful NAEYC Accreditation of two large Head Start sites with enrollment of 426 Preschoolers*Provide innovative instruction capturing attention of students*Demonstrated capacity for being detail-oriented, keeping overall goal on task

Mentor and assist candidates working towards Child Development Associate (CDA); Facilitate candidate's self-reflection and provide constructive feedback post-classroom observations; submit completed scoring tool with detailed notes for Council review and examination.

Riverside, Nj

*As Chair and coordinator of Public Events, facilitated memorable family-friendly town-wide events for 4 years. Public Events hosted over 1,000 neighbors, enhancing community camaraderie with family friendly activities. * Active liason and spokesperson for all residents of the township*Fostered partnerships with local clubs, businesses*Collaborate with fellow Committee members to implement necessary township ordinances and resolutions

Rutgers, Graduate School Of Education, New Brunswick, Nj

Data Collector for National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University. As part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Quality Pre-K in New Jersey study, examines NJ preschools utilizing the research based CLASS tool. Submit completed CLASS Observation Scores to NIEER on a weekly basis throughout the study for data analysis. Purpose of study: To examine the quality of preschool classrooms, and how quality relates to different variables across New Jersey Districts. (NIEER-2018)

Burlington County, Nj

*Ensure effective implementation of instructional plans in primary teachers absence*In assignments where plans were not provided; reviewed current topics and implemented innovative experiences to review and enhance student knowledge of objectives*Substitute in Classroom Grades: Pre-Kindergarten-8th grade

Cherry Hill, Nj

*Facilitated initial opening of nine classroom early childhood program abiding by state and local regulations and requirements, including name and branding*Monitored fiscal operations including payroll, accounts payables/receivables, marketing and recruitment.*Created classroom curricula for Infant-Pre-Kindergarten*Mentored teachers ensuring optimal learning environments throughout center*Steadily increased enrollment and profit margins by facilitating the addition of innovative and child-focused school-age after-school and summer program*Designed developmentally appropriate gross motor, "Fun & Fit" room to ensure students were provided with physical play regardless of weather conditions

West Chester, Pa

*****As Head Teacher/ Principal-
• Ensured classrooms from infant through Kindergarten provided developmentally appropriate curricula and instruction as a coach and mentor
• Spearheaded Parent/Teacher Organization improving school/home connections
• Coordinated popular Summer Camp program for 50-60 school age students
• Monitor state and local regulations, effectively ensure full compliance with NJ Office of Licensing
* Earned bonuses for exceeding expected profit margins with careful fiscal monitoring
*****Kindergarten Teacher
* Demonstrated strong classroom management through fair, consistent and positive reinforcement
methods to ensure productive learning
* Employed differentiated instructional practices to support the needs of a diverse group of students
* Recognized for actively engaging students in their learning through innovative lessons
* Developed collaborative and productive working relationships with parents to ensure ongoing communication increasing student success and preparation for First Grade
* Effectively integrated technology across curricula
* Evaluate and monitor student performance with informal and formal assessments
* Increased student self-confidence and sense of responsibility through child-directed activities
* Coordinated monthly educational field trips to supplement and enhance content area knowledge
*****Preschool Teacher
• Developed engaging instruction utilizing varied modalities
• Inspired a consistently positive learning environment, modeling character building traits
• Focused on individual learning styles, scaffolding upon prior knowledge
• Created a child-focused environment, supporting child autonomy and building confidence

Bachelor'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: *Beta Zeta Phi Sorority- Founding Sister, Former President *Coordinator of Social functions to improve team.

Master’S Degree, Early Childhood Education (Maed), Gpa :4.0

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society Member-Inducted Fall 2014Coursework with a concentration in Early.