Michael Ogburn

Experience

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  La Grande School District

  Feb 2013 - Jun 2015

  Substitute Teacher

  Delivered organized lessons for multiple subjects to students from kindergarten to eighth grade.Practiced various class management techniques.Created and graded assignments, tests, and other forms of assessment.

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  Walton Language Institute

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Kindergarten Teacher and ESL Teacher

  Taught students 4-12 years of age.Implemented effective classroom managerial skills.Developed detailed lesson plans for numerous subjects and ages.Assessed students’ levels of language acquisition using various forms of assessment.

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  Steven Tito Academy

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Assessed students' reading and math abilities to drive instruction in the classroom, leading to significant growth in multiple subject areas. I was the sports and clubs director and oversaw student placement. Implemented professional development that was centered around introducing games and art into the classroom. Wrote and executed a garden proposal that was carried out with my third grade class. Students learned about plant attributes and composting basics. Implemented a well rounded and engaging curriculum that aligns with the Tanzanian education system.Led whole and small class lessons focusing on various language arts and numeracy skills. Utilized various classroom management skills to secure a holistic learning environment. Active member of professional development.Coached martial arts and taught cooking essentials.

  • Standard Three Classroom Teacher

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Standard Six Classroom Teacher

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
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  Lakeside International School

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  Sixth-Grade Teacher

  Taught lessons both in-person and virtually during COVID. Introduced a reading leveling system to the middle-year curriculum. Created assessments based on international and national standards in various subjects. Wrote a proposal to be implemented with my class to build monkey bridges in the area, which would reduce wildlife casualties within the local population. Implemented a standard fitness assessment to measure physical student abilities over a year-long period. Conducted parent/teacher conferences across varying languages. Show less

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  VIPKid

  Mar 2019 - Nov 2021

  English Teacher

  I taught students to enhance proficiency in English language acquisition for ages 6-15. I demonstrated appropriate mouth placement to improve pronunciation and accuracy. I worked to improve students' reading fluency, comprehension, and conversational skills. Lessons included social studies, math, grammar, and sciences.

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  LA Grande School District

  Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

  Long Term Substitute - Second-Grade Teacher

  I was a second-grade maternity leave teacher for two positions at two elementary schools within the La Grande School District. My duties consisted of teaching, creating assessments, parent/teacher conferences, attending and contributing to staff meetings as well as organizing field trips.

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  ESS

  Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

  Substitute Teacher

  Delivered organized lessons for multiple subjects to students from first to eighth grade. Practiced various class management techniques. Created and graded assignments, tests, and other forms of assessment.

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  Seattle Public Schools

  Nov 2022 - now

  Third-Grade Teacher