MICHELLE MOYHER

2448 Elden Ave. Apt. B3 (310) 626-3444

Costa Mesa, CA 92627 michelle.moyher@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To build a long-term career as an elementary school teacher in a position that will utilize my dedication to children's
educational needs and development

EDUCATION and CREDENTIALS

University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Education in Education June 2016
Preliminary Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential June 2015
• GPA: 4.0
• Inquiry research project focused on peer teaching in mathematics
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies March 2011
Minors: Educational Studies, Psychology
• GPA: 3.2
• Study Abroad: Complutense University of Madrid August 2009 – February 2010

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Scholarship Prep Charter Schools Santa Ana, CA
Classroom Teacher, Grade 4 August 2017 – Present
• Lead a classroom of 27 fourth grade students
• Differentiate instruction through the use of heterogenous and homogenous small groups, writing conferences, and one-
to-one instruction
• Collaborate with special education team to create individualized behavior and educational plans for students with IEPs
• Facilitate project-based learning social studies units that span multiple weeks
• In the 2017-2018 school year, increased the number of students earning proficient scores on the math CAASPP
assessment by 30%.
• In the 2017-2018 school year, increased the number of students earning proficient scores on the ELA CAASPP
assessment by 25%.

Newport-Mesa Unified School District Costa Mesa, CA

Intervention Teacher, Grades K – 4 October 2016 – June 2017

• Taught literacy intervention to 32 students individually and in groups using SIPPS curriculum and other resources
• Acted as the liaison between the RTI team and the 4th grade teaching team
• Pushed in to 4th grade classrooms to assist students with reading and writing classwork
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs using differentiation and scaffolding strategies
• Used DIBELS, SIPPS, and other assessments to measure student progress and inform instruction
• Jump-starteded a before-school tutoring program targeting reading fluency and comprehension for at-risk students
• Increased 2nd – 4th grade students' reading fluency scores by an average 90% from September to February

Extera Public Schools Los Angeles, CA

Co-teacher/Apprentice Teacher, Grades 4 and 5 August 2015 – June 2016
• Overview: co-taught a 4th grade class of 27 students and a 5th grade class of 23 students
• Combined direct instruction with hands-on, culturally-relevant learning; incorporated VAPA standards, engineering,
science experiments, and discussion in the individual, small-group, and whole-group settings
• Fostered a deeper understanding of varied subjects using thematic units; developed units on adolescence, animal
ecosystems, and World War II, among others
• Increased performance at the proficient and advanced levels on the 5th grade science CST by 39%
• Constructed and implemented a seven-week inquiry research project on peer teaching in math and its effects on
confidence, engagement, and understanding
• Created a small-group math instructional model that was adopted by the 4th grade teaching team
• Supported a balanced reading program through the implementation of biweekly book clubs and E/LA workshops
• Developed students’ computer literacy through the daily use of computer applications and online educational tools
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate English language learners, gifted students, and students with special needs
• Led an after-school intervention program of six 2nd and 3rd grade students to increase reading and math proficiency
Lincoln Elementary School Redondo Beach, CA
RSP Instructional Aide, Grades K – 3 September 2011 – June 2014

• Facilitated daily reading, writing, and math small groups for students with IEPs and SSTs
• Provided individual support to students needing academic, behavioral, and social assistance in class and at recess
• Prepared biannual Intervention Plan Reviews to evaluate students’ previous goals and establish new goals

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Trained at the Inner-City Arts Professional Development Institute
• Experienced in DIBELS and Fountas and Pinnel assessment administration

SKILLS and INTERESTS

• Intermediate fluency in Spanish
• I love to travel and to bring my interest in other cultures into the classroom learning experience