Asche
4644 Cedar Avenue South #303
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
Phone------------ ------------
Michelle Lewine Asche
Education
1995 - 1999 University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin
Child and Family Studies/Early Childhood Education
Teacher Certification in Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade
2001 - 2003 College of St. Catherine St. Paul, Minnesota
Master of Arts in Education
2006 - 2009 Hamline University St. Paul, Minnesota
Teacher Certification in ESL
Professional Experience in Teaching
English as a Second Language Teacher 08/10 - 08/14
Osseo Public Schools- Birch Grove School for the Arts
Kindergarten Teacher 08/01 - 08/10, 08/14 - 08/15
Minneapolis Public Schools- Powderhorn and Elizabeth Hall International
Osseo Public Schools- Fair Oaks, Palmer Lake, and Birch Grove
Special Education Teacher 08/00 - 08/01
Minneapolis Public Schools- Powderhorn Community School
• Advocated for EL learners to receive best practice placement and instruction.
• Supervised 2 student practicum teachers through experience in an ESL classroom.
• Participated in data teams using assessments to guide instruction to meet the needs
of all students.
• Provided a safe and structured learning environment for students to develop
physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually.
• Planned and implemented curriculum to meet diverse learning needs of students.
• Collaborated with mainstream, special education and EL teachers to plan
and instruct under a collaborative teaching model within the classroom.
• Increased student achievement in reading, writing and language development using research based strategies.
• Collaborated with visiting performing arts specialist to integrate the theatre arts.
within the language arts curriculum areas of fluency and expression.
• Participated on Reading First Leadership and Team-Leader Committees.
• Special education teacher of a self-contained SPEN/EBD 1-3 grade classroom.
Preschool Instructor 09/99 – 08/00
University of Wisconsin Preschool Laboratory, Madison
-Provided a structured learning environment that enabled children to acquire socialization and problem solving skills.
-Collaborated with co-teachers to plan environment and activities.
-Supervised student practicum teacher through experience in an early childhood classroom.
Global Teaching Experience
Colegio Panamericano, First Grade/EFL Colombia, South America
Global Language Villages Haining, China
Chesterton Primary, Year 1 London, England
Professional Development
MinneTESOL and MN ESL, Bilingual, and Migrant Conference, 3 years
ENVoY/Healthy Classroom/Cats and Dogs, Michael Grinder
Beyond Diversity I and II, PEG and Osseo District
Collaborative Problem Solving, Osseo District
Literacy Conference in Chicago, International Reading Association
REA/Reading First Literacy Institute, University of Minnesota
Visual Thinking Strategies, Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Arts Integration Across the Curriculum, Minneapolis Public Schools
Sensory Integration, Professional Conference
Writing Across the Curriculum/Collins Writing Strategies, Marc Dressel
Brain Gym, Educational Kinesiology
Power of Publishing, Mendota Elementary
Botany Curriculum Unit, Science Education Scholars Program
Environmental Education, Wisconsin Project Wild/Project Wild Aquatic
Leadership
Various Writing Teams and District Committees, EL Department
Building Representative, EM-O
EL/Kindergarten Team Leader, Birch Grove
Kindergarten Team Leader, Fair Oaks
Reading First Leadership Team, Fair Oaks
Lead Summer School Staff, Powderhorn
Student Ambassador Program Leader, People To People
Personal and Professional Strengths
These are some of the characteristics that I demonstrate in my life and work:
organized, flexible, team player, creative, calm, dedicated, caring,
passionate, adventurous, dependable, and a good listener.
Extracurricular Activities
Spanish, North Hennepin Community College
Latin Dance, Social Dance Studio
In my free moments, I like to take time to relax and rejuvenate my body and
mind with exercise, yoga or dance. I enjoy music, travel, swimming,
Salsa dancing, walking, learning, and working with children. I also like to spend time
being visually creative in the areas of art and design.
Awards and Distinction
Masters of Education GPA 4.0, June 2003
Achievement of Tenure, May 2003
Graduated with Honors GPA 3.5, May 1999
References
Julie Ostlund, EL teacher, ------------
Annette Walen, ATPPS coach, ------------
Julie Pink, ATPPS coach, ------------
Boua Xiong, 2nd grade teacher, ------------
Michele Fisher, Kindergarten Teacher, ------------
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4644 Cedar Avenue South #303
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
Phone------------ ------------
Michelle Lewine Asche
Education
1995 - 1999 University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin
Child and Family Studies/Early Childhood Education
Teacher Certification in Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade
2001 - 2003 College of St. Catherine St. Paul, Minnesota
Master of Arts in Education
2006 - 2009 Hamline University St. Paul, Minnesota
Teacher Certification in ESL
Professional Experience in Teaching
English as a Second Language Teacher 08/10 - 08/14
Osseo Public Schools- Birch Grove School for the Arts
Kindergarten Teacher 08/01 - 08/10, 08/14 - 08/15
Minneapolis Public Schools- Powderhorn and Elizabeth Hall International
Osseo Public Schools- Fair Oaks, Palmer Lake, and Birch Grove
Special Education Teacher 08/00 - 08/01
Minneapolis Public Schools- Powderhorn Community School
• Advocated for EL learners to receive best practice placement and instruction.
• Supervised 2 student practicum teachers through experience in an ESL classroom.
• Participated in data teams using assessments to guide instruction to meet the needs
of all students.
• Provided a safe and structured learning environment for students to develop
physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually.
• Planned and implemented curriculum to meet diverse learning needs of students.
• Collaborated with mainstream, special education and EL teachers to plan
and instruct under a collaborative teaching model within the classroom.
• Increased student achievement in reading, writing and language development using research based strategies.
• Collaborated with visiting performing arts specialist to integrate the theatre arts.
within the language arts curriculum areas of fluency and expression.
• Participated on Reading First Leadership and Team-Leader Committees.
• Special education teacher of a self-contained SPEN/EBD 1-3 grade classroom.
Preschool Instructor 09/99 – 08/00
University of Wisconsin Preschool Laboratory, Madison
-Provided a structured learning environment that enabled children to acquire socialization and problem solving skills.
-Collaborated with co-teachers to plan environment and activities.
-Supervised student practicum teacher through experience in an early childhood classroom.
Global Teaching Experience
Colegio Panamericano, First Grade/EFL Colombia, South America
Global Language Villages Haining, China
Chesterton Primary, Year 1 London, England
Professional Development
MinneTESOL and MN ESL, Bilingual, and Migrant Conference, 3 years
ENVoY/Healthy Classroom/Cats and Dogs, Michael Grinder
Beyond Diversity I and II, PEG and Osseo District
Collaborative Problem Solving, Osseo District
Literacy Conference in Chicago, International Reading Association
REA/Reading First Literacy Institute, University of Minnesota
Visual Thinking Strategies, Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Arts Integration Across the Curriculum, Minneapolis Public Schools
Sensory Integration, Professional Conference
Writing Across the Curriculum/Collins Writing Strategies, Marc Dressel
Brain Gym, Educational Kinesiology
Power of Publishing, Mendota Elementary
Botany Curriculum Unit, Science Education Scholars Program
Environmental Education, Wisconsin Project Wild/Project Wild Aquatic
Leadership
Various Writing Teams and District Committees, EL Department
Building Representative, EM-O
EL/Kindergarten Team Leader, Birch Grove
Kindergarten Team Leader, Fair Oaks
Reading First Leadership Team, Fair Oaks
Lead Summer School Staff, Powderhorn
Student Ambassador Program Leader, People To People
Personal and Professional Strengths
These are some of the characteristics that I demonstrate in my life and work:
organized, flexible, team player, creative, calm, dedicated, caring,
passionate, adventurous, dependable, and a good listener.
Extracurricular Activities
Spanish, North Hennepin Community College
Latin Dance, Social Dance Studio
In my free moments, I like to take time to relax and rejuvenate my body and
mind with exercise, yoga or dance. I enjoy music, travel, swimming,
Salsa dancing, walking, learning, and working with children. I also like to spend time
being visually creative in the areas of art and design.
Awards and Distinction
Masters of Education GPA 4.0, June 2003
Achievement of Tenure, May 2003
Graduated with Honors GPA 3.5, May 1999
References
Julie Ostlund, EL teacher, ------------
Annette Walen, ATPPS coach, ------------
Julie Pink, ATPPS coach, ------------
Boua Xiong, 2nd grade teacher, ------------
Michele Fisher, Kindergarten Teacher, ------------
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