Michelle Hochmuth

Michelle Hochmuth 32 Cuyler Avenue · Albany, New York 12209 Phone: (845) 546- 0420 E-mail: [email protected] Website: MichelleHochmuth.Tripod.com

Objective: To become a member of the social studies faculty in the Albany School District and to contribute to the educational growth of students through active participation in the school and the school community

Teaching Skills Utilized:  Fostered a safe, welcoming, and challenging classroom environment conducive to learning during my student teaching placements and while substitute teaching  Developed and implemented daily unit and lesson plans for 8th and 9th grade, administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance using formative and summative assessments  Utilized multiple teaching strategies such as cooperative learning groups, station activities, debates, simulations, and project based learning to promote student engagement  Worked to meet the needs of students from diverse cultural backgrounds, exceptional, at-risk, and students with IEP’s through differentiated instructional techniques  Used successful classroom management techniques  Collaborated daily with teachers of all subject areas through team-teaching strategies  Developed and maintained positive rapport with students, parents, and staff during and after the school day  Enhanced skills as an educator through after school tutoring and one-on-one private tutoring  Attended and participated in parent, faculty, team, and CSE meetings

Technology Skills:  Experience with incorporating and integrating 21st century technology into the classroom to enhance student learning such as: o Netbooks—Individual use for student centered learning activities o Internet—You-Tube video clips, interactive media, and maps o Microsoft Powerpoint/ Animoto/ Prezi—Interactive and engaging presentations with hyperlinks o Video projector—Equipment use and integration into classroom activities o Smartboard—Software knowledge, equipment use, and integration into classroom activities o SMS Clickers—Software knowledge, equipment use, and integration into classroom activities

Certification: New York State Initial Certification in Social Studies grades 7-12 February 2012 Michelle Hochmuth – Page 2 Education: State University of New York at Albany Summer 2009 - December 2011 Master of Science in Secondary Education- Social Studies  Overall GPA 3.74 Social Studies GPA 3.67

Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY Fall 2009 - Spring 2012  Overall GPA 3.66 Social Studies GPA 3.66

State University of New York at New Paltz Fall 2006 - Fall 2008 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology  Overall GPA 3.27 Social Studies GPA 3.67

Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY Fall 2003 - Fall 2005  Overall GPA 3.74 Social Studies GPA 3.84

Related Work Experience: Private Tutoring Jason D’Ambrosi - Parent April 30th – June 25th 2013  Privately tutored 7th grade student two to three hours per week  Instructed student in all subject areas

Student Teaching Hackett Middle School- Albany, NY September 2011 - November 2011  Taught 110 eighth grade integrated, regular, and honors students U.S. History

Bethlehem High School- Bethlehem, NY January 2011 - April 2011  Taught 30 ninth grade honors students Global Studies  Assisted in teaching 18 tenth grade regents students Global Studies

Substitute Teacher Spring 2011 – Spring 2012  Albany School District

Work Experience: National Grid Meter Reader June 2014 - present

State Employees Federal Credit Union Consumer and Indirect Loan Officer June 2009 – June 2014

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Consumer Loan Officer June 2006 – June 2009

References: Kelly Madison Cooperating Teacher at Hackett Middle School (518) 225-2296 Social Studies teacher at Hackett Middle School

David Patterson Education Professor at SUNY Albany (518) 583-3368 Retired Social Studies Chairman, Saratoga Springs

Rosalie Johnson Clinical Supervisor at Hackett Middle School (518) 784-3907 Clinical Supervisor at SUNY Albany