Corey Michener

Experience

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  Tree House Books

  Jan 2010 - May 2011

  Volunteer and Tutor

  •Tutored students from neighboring schools in reading and writing.•Practiced co-teaching by developing and executing teaching strategies with other tutors from Temple University. •Received volunteer ambassador award after two years of service.

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  Meade School

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Practicum Student

  •Developed and executed lessons in Literacy that included accommodations and differentiated instruction and mirrored instruction from students’ regular education teachers.•Assisted in practice writing for PSSA tests.

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  Temple University

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

  Transcriber

  •Assisted Temple University professor in research for his next educational textbook.•Listened to recorded interviews with middle school and high school student regarding their interests in reading and writing. •Transcribed written interviews into written text.

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  Benjamin Franklin High School

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Practicum Student

  •Developed and executed lessons in Literacy based on the Core Curriculum.•Maintained consistent standards of classroom management.•Assisted in daily practice writing for PSSA testing.

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  North Penn School District

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Student Teacher

  •Developed and executed lessons in Literature and Multicultural Literature for two 5.0 level classes, one 4.0 class, and one 3.0 level class. •Administered varied assessments to four separate classes.•Created new and innovative lessons for six novels and various short stories. •Maintained consistent standards of classroom management.

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  Tabor Children's House

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

  Teacher

  Worked with children from infancy to 6th grade. Executed lessons with accommodations and differentiated instruction.Mirrored instruction from students’ regular classroom teachers.Planned activities and facilitated learning as a summer camp counselor.

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  Independence Charter School

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

  Teacher

  Substitute Teacher, K-8.Long-Term Substitute ELA/SS Teacher, 5th Grade.Special Education Support, 3rd-4th Grade.PSSA Academy Teacher, 4th-5th Grade.Behavioral Assistant, 1st grade.

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  Philly Girls Read

  Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

  Instructor

  After school literacy program geared towards middle school girls. The central theme of the program is advocacy.Books we will explore include The Diary of Anne Frank, Red Scarf Girl, Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, Esperanza Rising, Sold, and Zalta's Diary.

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  Family and Schools Together, Inc.

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Recreation Partner

  Coordinated Kids Time during the Family and Schools Together (FAST) program. Assisted with meals, table base coached to assist families, and helped complete various projects.

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  Greater Philadelphia Cares

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  Read NOW Volunteer

  Literacy tutor for North Philadelphia after school program at Treehouse Books.

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  Mighty Writers

  Feb 2013 - Nov 2014

  Assistant Teacher

  Assisted in running an after school workshop called Girls Rule the World: Writing Young Philly and a summer workshop, Fun With Words. Encouraged students to look at literature through the lens of a female philadelphian. Explored issues relating to body image, community, relationships, and friendships.Helped students develop critical reading and writing skills.

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  ESF Dream Camp Foundation

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2015

  Reading Specialist

  Designed and implemented 5th-11th grade reading curriculum for summer program during summer of 2013. Designed and implemented 5th-11th grade conflict resolution and team building activities for summer program during the summer of 2015.

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  YESPhilly

  Aug 2013 - Nov 2014

  English Teacher, 9th-12th

  ELA teacher for the YESPhilly alternative media arts high school.

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  Paul Robeson Charter School

  Nov 2014 - now

  • Manager of Community Partnerships and Alumni Engagement

    Jul 2021 - now

  • 7th Grade Teacher

    Nov 2014 - Jul 2021