Michelle Otto-Fisher
Silver Lake
Summary
To obtain a Teacher Education Foundation Instructor position.
With 20 years of teaching experience in our dynamic population
Professional educator with strong foundation inKindergarten. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum implementation, student success, and communication with parents and staff.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Glencoe, MN
08.2014 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance early childhood learning experiences.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a positive classroom environment.
- Fostered social skills through collaborative group activities and play-based learning.
- Assessed student progress using developmentally appropriate evaluation tools such as FAST.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Served on the Tier 1 leadership team; lead All School Meetings, helped with PBIS evaluations and behavior strategies for students with a frequent major behaviors.
- Completed Letrs Training
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
- Developed and implemented multicultural curriculum, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity among students.
- Promoted culture of reading and learning by setting up classroom library accessible to all students.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
1st Grade Teacher
Helen Baker Elementary
Glencoe, MN
10.2008 - Current
- Evaluated data scores for NWEA testing
- Attended weekly team meetings with coworkers to collaborate classroom strategies
- Taught Guided Reading daily
- Volunteered and planned the end of the year school picnic
- Taught an after school program for struggling first graders called On Target
- Conducted S.M.A.R.T. activities, which is a series of large and small motor activities that improves learning in and out of the classroom
1st Grade Teacher
St. Joseph School
Waconia, MN
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Created and implemented interventions for students with speech disabilities and special needs
- Worked one-to-one with various students to meet individual needs
- Collected child study data and met with a child study team
- Created and instructed Guided Reading Groups, separated students into groups based on reading ability, while guiding them with books at their instructional level
- Created and implemented a variety of independent literacy, spelling, and mathematics centers in the classroom
- Created a monthly parental newsletter to keep parents updated and informed on events happening in the classroom
- Researched and gathered various material to teach in the classroom
- Enhanced learning by creating games related to content material
- Conducted student lead parent-teacher conferences
- Assessed daily learning through observation and daily recording
- Created and taught monthly thematic units
- Collaborated ideas and team taught with fellow 1st grade teacher
K-8 Substitute Teacher
St. Joseph’s School
Waconia, MN
01.2006 - 03.2006
- Followed and taught classroom teacher’s lesson plans
- Implemented classroom teacher’s discipline plan
- Instructed students in a variety of areas and grade levels
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)
Moorhead, MN05-2005
Master of Science - Education
University of Saint Mary's
Minneapolis, MN06-2011
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Problem-solving
- Behavior support
- Learning strategies
- Excellent classroom management
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Experience with diverse student populations
- Strong work ethic and dependable
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Lincoln Elementary
08.2014 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Helen Baker Elementary
10.2008 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
St. Joseph School
03.2006 - 06.2008
K-8 Substitute Teacher
St. Joseph’s School
01.2006 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)
Master of Science - Education
University of Saint Mary's
HONORS/ORGANIZATIONS
Professional Final Year Program (PFY), Worked with MSUM colleagues in 8 A.M. – 4 P.M. block schedule of Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Special Education to prepare for the professional world., National Education Association (NEA), Education Minnesota
RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Head 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, Lincoln Middle School, Glencoe, MN Winter 2008
- Nanny, Waconia, Watertown and Eden Prairie, MN Summers 2003 – 2006
- Childcare Aide, Fraser Childcare Center, Fargo, ND August 2001 – April 2002
- DRA Assessment, Eagles Kindergarten Center & Bennett Elementary May 2002 - May 2005