Michele Sabatier
P.O. Box 87 Leland Mississippi 38756
703 220 3287 msabatier@gmail.com
Relevant Professional Experience:
2008-present: English teacher
Greenville-Weston High School; Greenville Public Schools,
Greenville, MS
English II, English III, Learning Strategies in Title I critical-needs district.
Plan and implement English II and English III curriculum aligned with state curriculum frameworks, preparing English II students for Mississippi SATP state test. After-school remediation and tutoring; academic and behavior conferences with parents and administration. Cooperative planning with English department on scope and sequence of English II curriculum as it aligns with state objectives.
2008-present: Teaching mentor
Mississippi Teacher Corps; University of Mississippi
Coach and mentor first-year MTC participants during 2008-09 school year.
Plan curriculum scope and sequence for 2009 summer school session of English III and IV.
2007-2008: English teacher
South Delta High School; South Delta School District,
Rolling Fork, MS
English I, English II
Critical-needs Title I school in the Mississippi Delta. Planned and taught all sections of state-tested English II, aligning to state curriculum standards. Lacking textbooks, developed all teaching materials and resources. Raised state test scores 28 percent from previous year. Developed and implemented after-school remediation program. Regular contact with parents, administrators regarding student progress. November 2007 Teacher of the Month recognition.
2006-2007: Freelance editorial and publications design work.
Clients include: National School Boards Association, Centers for Disease Control, Stratton Publishing Inc., Uniform & Textile Services Association, Yacinski Design LLC.
Designed and produced a variety of publications, books, and study guides, including Living with HIV/AIDS, and Becoming a Better Board Member. Consulting editor for Learning By Design, a national guide to K-12 architectural services and trends. Monthly copyediting of various association publications. Web site development and design for Acacia Media and Yacinski Design LLC.
2006-2007: Merchandise Processing (part-time)
The Container Store
Arlington VA
Truck unloads and processing of store inventory. Training coach for new hires.
1997-2006: Art Director and Production Manager
National School Boards Association
Alexandria VA
Directed and managed all aspects of art direction and production for association's national award-winning periodical publications, including contracting for printing, commissioning and purchasing art and photography, for monthly four-color magazine, bimonthly four-color tabloid newspaper, awards annuals, and other books and newsletters. Publications website graphics design and development. Budgetary and staff supervisory responsibility.
1990-1997: Production Assistant
National School Boards Association
Alexandria VA
Assisted in design and production of association magazine.
Praxis and Certification:
Certified by Mississippi Department of Education for High School English
Praxis I: (2005)
Reading: 186
Writing: 183
Mathematics: 179
Praxis II (2005)
0041 English Lang. Lit Comp Content Knowledge:194 (Certificate of Recognition)
Education:
2007-2009 (anticipated)
University of Mississippi: Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
2002-2006:
George Mason University: Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Study,
with a concentration in Place-Based Curriculum and Rural Community Sustainability
1976-1979:
Virginia Commonwealth University: completed coursework toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts
Recognition and Relevant Activities:
• Graduation with honors, George Mason University 2006
• Alpha Chi National Honor Society. Awarded 2004
• George Mason University New Century College BIS Endowed Academic Scholarship. Awarded 2004
• George Mason University Dean's List (3.91 GPA)
• Recognition of Excellence in Praxis 2 exam
• Awards from National Education Press Association for publication general excellence and design excellence from 1996 - 2007.
• Awards from Society of National Association Publishers for publication general excellence and design excellence from 1996 - 2007. Presenter at annual SNAP conference (1997)
• Classroom volunteer, parent aide, Shakespeare Troupe cosponsor, and various other school volunteer positions. (1988-2001)
• In-school reading tutor; after-school homework tutor for at-risk and ESOL students. (1992 - 2005)
• Religious education teacher, 7th-grade (2004-2005)
• Classroom observations and lesson planning/teaching for coursework (2002-2006)
• Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break (week-long encampment in W. Va. 2003) plus other HFH local activities 2003-2005)
• Food & Friends (home meal delivery to AIDS patients, and kitchen volunteer 1995 - 2001)
• Working Together Weekend church-associated activities including stream cleanup, transitional housing preparation, home repair, transportation.
• Animal Allies (pet rescue and adoption group) animal care volunteer (2003 - 2007)
• PTA various committees and activities, board service (1988-2001)
References:
Available on request
