7200 Regatta Point #5D St. Thomas, VI 00802 (207) 318-2548 michelle.braley@maine.

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Michelle L. Braley
In the classroom, Michelles performance is remarkable because she invests herself in knowing her students and
developing positive relationships with them and their parents, and then constructing instructional plans that center on
her students and their learning. The positive relationships she fosters significantly impact students motivation to learn.
-- Marva Bennett, Principal

OBJECTIVE: To positively and profoundly influence as many students as possible through the teaching of
both content and character.
EXPERIENCE:

Middle School Teacher

Antilles School, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands (2013 - present)
Reading & Language Arts: Grade 6
o Maintained a structured and stimulating learning environment for class sizes ranging from17-20
students through the implementation of Developmental Designs behavior management strategies
o Built student knowledge of close reading using various strategies including, but not limited to,
talking to the text and annotation
o Assisted students in utilizing the mechanics of grammar throughout the writing process
Geography & Ancient Civilizations: Grade 6
o Instructed students in the study of World History, including the completion of time-intensive
projects: a research paper for a specialized line of inquiry surrounding a topic-based reasearch
question on Ancient Egypt, as well as a hands-on group approach to a mock Greek Olympics.
o Utilized technological resources whenever possible to enhance student learning experience
Literary Art Magazine: Grade 8
o Team taught a complimentary course which produced and published a 60 page magazine
o Instructed students in the successful use of Adobe In-Design and Adobe Photoshop
o Built individualized tasks within a larger group framework to accomplish team goals
o Developed a peer-editing system utilizing Google Docs and Google Drive to reinforce methods of
revision, as well as the correct use of English grammar throughout the writing process

Middle & Upper School Teacher

All Saints Cathedral School, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands (2009 - 2013)
English Literature: Grades 9 and 10
o Utilized differentiated instruction strategies in classrooms of up to 26 diverse learners
o Designed lesson plans and assignments in conjunction with presentation materials;
witnessed an increase in participation and overall interest in figurative devices when
completing a unit on Hip-Hop as poetry
Language Arts and English Grammar: Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8
o Maintained a structured and stimulating learning environment for class sizes ranging from 9-16
students through the implementation of original behavior management strategies
o Developed a culminating project which employed creativity, reading comprehension, analysis,
critique, reflection, and the mechanics of writing in compiling a Poetry Portfolio
o Built student knowledge of proper grammar, usage, and mechanics

History: Grades 5 and 6

o Instructed students in both United States History and World History
o Modeled and taught the close reading of a historical novel to enhance student learning
Science: Grades 6 and 8
o Focused on Earths layers, Ecosystems, Space, Matter, and Energy
o Modeled scientific processes through experiments and investigative lab reports

SAT Preparation Course Instructor

All Saints Cathedral School, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands (2011 - 2013)
o Developed an 8 week course designed to provide an affordable learning experience for students
o Instructed students grades 9-11 in preparing for the Reading Comprehension and Writing
portion of the SAT; witnessed 100% of students increase their test scores from pre-test to post-test

After-School Enrichment Program Supervisor

All Saints Cathedral School, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands (2010 - 2011)
o Established, designed, and managed an independent learning enrichment program for ages 3-12
o Provided one-to-one instructional strategies in needed subject areas

Teaching Assistant (Course: Research Methods)

Justice Studies Department, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH (2007 - 2008)
o Evaluated and assessed senior-level college assignments and organized grades on Blackboard
o Created materials such as assignments and exams as well as power point presentations for lectures

Classroom Aide
Camino Seguro, Safe Passage, Guatemala City, Guatemala (2007)
o Taught basic English language skills to native Spanish-speaking 2-5 year old children
o Assisted classroom teacher in supervision of students, including instruction of basic hygiene
o Applied Montessori methods such as self-directed activity and hands-on learning
LEADERSHIP, DEVELOPMENT & SKILLS:
Developmental Design Certified
Co-coordinator of the Antilles Middle School Book Club
Acted in official capacity as judge in the Antilles School Spelling and Geography Bees
Coordinated the All Saints Cathedral School Intermediate Spelling Bee for three consecutive
years and acted as coach to the St. Thomas District Spelling Bee Champion in 2010
o Curriculum development committee member for the Language Arts and History Departments
o Successful completion of Harcourt-Houghton Professional Training in assessment strategies,
effective classroom management, and implementing differentiated instruction (August 2010)
o Active accounts with Discovery Education, TurnItIn.com, Promethean Planet, and Prezi
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EDUCATION:
BA, Criminology, GPA 3.72 University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME (June 2006)
Minored in Womens Studies, graduated magna cum laude, Deans List 2004-2006

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