Michelle Rockholt

 I  have  several  years  of  experience  working  with  middle  and  high  school  students with the first two and the last nine being in the alternative education environment. I am  dual  credentialed  in  both  Social  Science  and  in  English,  and  have also  taught  algebra, geometry, science and electives  in  the  alternative education  school  setting. For several years, I was on the leadership team in the alternative education department, I was the lead teacher at my school site, and I have taught basic English and math in the after-school program for adults. I  was also  a  mentor teacher  with  the  induction program.

I am currently the high school teacher at Synergy ALE campus.  I  teach  social studies, English, math, science, essential skills and electives as well as helping with credit recovery. I  strive  to  teach  in  a  way  that  is  relevant  to  the students’  lives  and  is engaging  so  that  they  don’t  continue  to  fall  behind.  This  includes  using  strategies  that  involve  all  learning  styles  and  are  not  strictly  relegated  to  instruct,  practice, assess.  My  experience  includes  creating  lessons  of  various  formats,  implementing  multiple  teaching  strategies  that  are  appropriate  for  a  diverse  group  of  students  to  teach  individualized  lessons  and  creating activities  for  students  according  to  their  ability,  background  and  learning  style.  I  use  project-based  learning,  technology-based  learning,  and  teach  electives  that  most  students  find  interesting  and  useful.     

I  have  experience  with  various  software  programs  such  as  Apex, Aeries,  Google  software,  Edusoft,  Google  documents,  Illuminate, Edgenuity, Cyber High,   and  others.  I  also  have  experience  integrating  technology  into  lessons  through  PowerPoint,  Google  Classroom,  Nearpod,  Canvas,  Smart  boards,  etc.  I  am  trained  and  experienced  in  administering state testing  and  ELPAC  tests  and  often  attend  seminars  to  advance  my  teaching  skills.  

I have been a secondary teacher in social studies and English since 2010. I have taught AP U.S History, civics, economics, world history, U.S. history, English, ELL classes, and I am 5511 certified to teach math as well. I have spent 11 years in an alternative education setting helping students get their credits caught up so they can graduate on time. I have also tutored and taught adult education in basic math and English. I have also been a mentor teacher in an induction program.

I have taught 14 years of social studies classes including world history, U.S. history, civics, economics, and geography.