Michael H.

Haley
Portfolio: http://mrmickhaleysportfolio.weebly.com/
Email: mrmickhaley@gmail.com Phone: (989)240-0167

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI

Master of Arts in Educational Technology (MAET) Graduation Date: May 2018
• Certified Educational Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Graduation Date: May 2013
• Certified K-5, Social Studies 6-8
• Certified TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) K-8 Certified: May 2014-June 2020

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HARRISON MIDDLE SCHOOL – HARRISON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (HCS) Harrison, MI

SEVENTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES, MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS August 2015 – Present
• Full time teacher of Western and Eastern Hemisphere geography, history, economics, and civics
• Incorporated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) by differentiating instruction based on data
received from testing and observation
• Progress monitored students of varying abilities to maintain high academic performance
• Involved students in public discourse with opportunities to meet and observe local government leaders
• Fully implemented cooperative learning style in classroom based on Kagan methods
• Implemented Close and Critical Reading techniques for reading skill development
• Developed School Improvement Plan (SIP) through use of evidence based high impact teaching strategies
• Incorporated collaborative learning through projects involving a variety of technologies
• Established Google Apps instruction for computer application class and provided professional
development within building to model uses within core classrooms
• Modeled educational use of technological resources (iPhone, computers, and personal websites)
• Instructed students on proper usage of technology and basic technology skills
• Thoroughly adapted curriculum to engage students using relevant and meaningful content
• Mentor and role-model for “Title School” school students in underserved rural community
• Coordinator and producer for Mock Rock talent show

WINANS ELEMENTARY – WAVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (WPS) Lansing, MI

FOURTH GRADE TEACHER August 2014 – June 2015
• Self-contained classroom included language arts, math, science, social studies, and writing
• Collaborated within team of four (4) teachers in same grade level to construct lesson plans
• Resource leader for Social Studies program
• Extensive work with underprivileged and “At-Risk” students from urban area
• Introduced roll out and usage of one-to-one technology program using Chromebooks to extend learning,
testing, and classroom collaboration
• Completed forty (40) hours of professional development to further personal skills and abilities
• Completed first year teacher improvement plan involving daily lesson planning, reflection of personally
videotaped lessons, observation of master teachers, and classroom management strategies
• Corresponded with parents and administrators to create consistent dialogue to update involved parties
on student behavior and academic progress
GLENCAIRN ELEMENTARY – EAST LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOLS (ELPS) East Lansing, MI
Student Teaching Internship August 2013 – April 2014
• Completed eight (8) month placement – 160 hours/month
• Lead teaching and co-teaching 5th grade language arts, math, science, social studies, and writing
• Administered and co-taught WISE (Web-based Inquiry Science Environment) program in coordination with
Michigan State University
• Incorporated STEM learning throughout curriculum (ex. project-based science using web-development)
• Engaged students in innovative publishing of writing through the creation and development of blogs
• Regularly reflected on personal teaching practices to make positive adjustments in teaching methods
• Oversaw “Artist Cafe” performance sessions for 5th and 6th graders interested in performing arts

MACDONALD MIDDLE SCHOOL/RED CEDAR ELEMENTARY - (ELPS) East Lansing, MI

TESOL Teaching and Observation Placement January 2013 – June 2013
• Taught classes of four to ten (4-10) ELL students ranging from pre-K to 7th grade (ages 5-13) totaling
eighty (80) hours of in-class experience
• Observed mentor teacher 4 hours/week to create and implement lessons for English Language Learners
• Set goals for students and monitored progress to meet year-end benchmarks
• Collaborated with mentor teacher and peers to adapt lesson plans for individual students
• Applied instructional techniques to adapt for individual, small group, and whole class participation

LEADERSHIP AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL East Lansing, MI

Volunteer - Scout Team Captain January 2010-June 2013
• Assisted in the team’s daily practices during the basketball season/school year
• Member of 2010-2011 Big Ten Championship winning team
• Committed twelve (12) hours/week to team during season/school year to improve player performance
• Coached girls ages 8-12 during summer basketball camps

BEARDSMEN OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing and Greater Lansing Community
Founder and President October 2012-May 2014
• Advocated men’s health issues through fundraising campaigns
• Volunteered within the local area as a non-political/religious group
• Engineered prospects for camaraderie, networking, and community amongst university students
• Raised money for American Cancer Society through fundraising

ENGLISH LEARNING CENTER - MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI

English Language Learning Volunteer Fall 2011
• Worked one-on-one with university-aged English Language Learner from Thailand
• Completed forty (40) hours of tutoring using personally developed content
• Focused on conversational English, reading, and writing
• Created opportunities for cultural comprehension and inclusion
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES
MHH of Michigan Paddlesports – Founder and Owner 2016-present
• Certified instructor providing paddleboard rentals and lessons in Northern Michigan
• Managed and promoted paddling activities in conjunction with Michigan DNR

Harrison High School JV Girls Basketball Coach 2016-present

• Coached freshman and sophomore girls in the Jackpine Conference
• Coordinated development of middle school basketball and youth programs