1. Michelle Lynn Davies
4402 Pine Tree; Orchard Lake, MI 48323; (734) 716-9739
zoedogdavies@gmail.com
Certification: Michigan Professional Education Certificate
● Endorsements in English and Psychology
Education: 2014 - Present Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
● Master of Arts in Leadership and Counseling
○ Clinical Mental Health Counseling
2006 - 2009 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
● Master of Arts in Literature
○ Graduated with High Distinction
2001-2005 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
● Bachelor of Arts in Education
○ Endorsements in English and Psychology
○ Graduated with High Distinction
Teaching
Experience
2005-Present Plymouth Canton Community Schools
High School English Teacher
Canton, MI
● Facilitated learning of IB, honors, advanced and regular reading and
writing for secondary students using student-centered lessons and
activities
● Planned and executed a series of educational field trips to the Detroit
Institute of Art, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and Chicago Art Festival
● Established acceptable classroom behavior guide with students’ comments
to minimize future classroom management issues
● Played an active role during parent-teacher conferences, and updated
parents regularly on their child’s progress in the
classroom. Also received excellent personal feedback from the parents of
my students and my students
● Utilized many student-centered learning techniques, including reading
and writing workshops that connect to students’ daily lives and allow
students to work in cooperative learning groups
● Created activities that show the relationship between reading and writing
and everyday life to engage and motivated students
● Used differentiated instruction and both formative and summative
assessments to evaluate student work
● Obtained certification in teaching International Baccalaureate curriculum
● Mentored and graded several students’ extended essays for the
International Baccalaureate program
● Created a new course called Comic Books and Graphic Novels that
combines both English and art and focuses on project-based learning
● Conducted workshops on how to run choice reading in a classroom
● Assisted as club advisor for:
○ Writer’s Block 2005-2006
○ Film, Directors and Actors Club 2010-2012
○ Canton Student Counsel of 2016 2012-2014
○ Caring Club Present
2004-2005 Community High School
Student Teacher
Ann Arbor, MI

2. ● Assisted lead teacher with curriculum development and lesson planning
activities
● Provided a classroom environment conducive to learning and aiding lead
teacher in imparting instruction
● Ensured appropriate student behavior during instructional periods and
made accommodations for students with Aspergers
● Assisted students with their assignments
● Addressed the needs of individual students by assessing them according to
school procedures
● Assisted lead teacher in grading exam papers and assignments
● Created and distributed learning materials
● Planned and taught a unit on select text with supplemental materials and
assessments
Professional Skills ● Expert in using curriculum based measurement assessment systems
● Highly experienced in designing and implementing effective curriculum
units
● Strong background in utilizing collaborative learning and critical reading
strategies
● Superior knowledge of implementing student directed classroom
management processes
● Demonstrated ability to provide an outstanding and strong culture of
achievement and success for student population
● Courses taught
○ English 9 (World Literature)
○ English 10 (American Literature)
■ IB, regular and co-taught
○ Comic Books and Graphic Novels
○ Advanced Composition A
○ Advanced Science Fiction
○ Honors Shakespeare
○ Honors Modern Literature and the Arts