Michelle van Alphen

• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
• Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
• Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
• Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the school community.
• Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional decisions.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or study groups, promoting intellectual curiosity outside the classroom setting.
• Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
• Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
• Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
• Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
• Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
• Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

• Coordinated travel arrangements for for all provincial hockey teams attending Nationals event.
• Managed sensitive information with discretion, ensuring confidentiality in all aspects of district administration.
• Maintained accurate records of district policies, procedures, and guidelines for easy access during decision-making processes.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and maintain expertise in administrative best practices.

• Due to my daughter's health, I had to stop working, remove both children from school, and continue homeschooling them

• Executing the Blaze Buddies Physical Education Program for Group 4 and Group 5

• Grade R - 3

Temporary Position

• Sports and PE Coach from Castle to High School

• Diversified revenue streams by exploring new markets and developing innovative products or services tailored to those markets'' needs.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.

• Managed a team and the event at the World Cup, for the children who marched onto the field with the various soccer teams

• Chaperone the children who ran onto the field with the soccer players at the 2009 Confederations Cup