1. Acquainting the students with reading comprehension strategies and skills that facilitate their understanding and analyzing of written texts effectively and easily by
2. cultivating in the students the love for reading, and developing their oral and silent reading skills; also training students on critical reading and thinking.

3. further developing the students' four basic skills(listening, speaking, reading and writing);

4. introducing texts containing new ideas and concepts and helping the students to make use of and build on their prior knowledge to understand the texts and gain more knowledge about the topics. Also teaching students how to connect the ideas and concepts to real-life experience;

5. helping the students to expand their vocabulary and learn new vocabulary in context;

6. introducing new grammatical structures and special difficulties and helping the students to understand and learn them;

7. familiarizing the students with different writing styles and different text genres;

8. helping the students to ask and answer questions about the texts and developing their ability to summarize both the main idea and specific details from a reading passage; and  

9. Develop the students' writing and paraphrasing skills through writing summaries and short compositions about the topics.

As a licensed elementary school teacher in the state of Texas, I am deeply committed to my profession. My extensive education, including a Master's in Curriculum and Ed.S in Educational Technology, has allowed me to work in several states across the country, giving me a broad range of experience. Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of students, including those with severe physical, mental, and cognitive issues, as well as students diagnosed with High Functional Asperger’s. I have also spent time working as a special education teacher and online ESL and private teacher. 

Teaching is not just a job for me, it's a passion. As an English Language teacher, writer, and teacher trainer, I take immense pleasure in imparting knowledge to students who require scaffolding instruction to succeed. I am equally adept in conducting webinars for teachers on a variety of subjects. My forte lies in working with small groups and individuals, as it gives me the opportunity to help them achieve their aspirations. My wide range of interests allows me to teach a diverse set of courses, and I enjoy project-based courses that incorporate reading, writing, math, and technology skills, with a focus on history and cultural awareness. I believe in making learning an enjoyable experience for my students.

Finally, I find inspiration in the lives of Abraham Lincoln and Malcolm X, two historical figures who never let failure stop them from achieving success. In my work as a teacher, I strive to embody their resilience and determination, helping my students to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

I am deeply passionate about learning! I have been pursuing my educational journey by attending numerous workshops while pursuing my graduate degree. I have earned my Educational Specialist degree in Educational Technology, Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, and Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Additionally, I have an Associate degree in Early Childhood and a TESOL certification in English as a Second Language. My expertise extends to being a certified Language teacher with a focus on Phonics, English as a Second Language, and Language-based Disabilities.
In addition to working for Outschool, I have a business “Michelle’s Innovations” and provide services as an

•     an ESL teacher and have the privilege of being privately contracted with online companies and a private teacher for 
        professional adults. 
•	 training for teachers through webinars and in-person workshops. 
•	adjunct professor for an online community college, Aimslee Institute
•	Online Prof, a Teacher Pay Teacher’s online education store
•	Customized lessons/tutoring for students who are homeschooled   
•	Professional Learning for education professionals and proofreader for writers
I have experience as a teacher in public schools and have received training in multiple subjects such as science, writing, reading, math, and geography. I have taught students from PreK to 9th grade in these subjects and hold certifications in resource, teaching, and ESL. My favorite subjects to teach are science, reading, writing, and geography, and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to teach these subjects to students who are passionate about them.

I have had the privilege of living in various regions of the United States of America due to my husband's previous service with the Navy. Furthermore, my father's teaching career has taken my family to Europe, where we have resided for a significant amount of time. I firmly believe in the importance of sharing and fostering a sense of global community. 

 

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