Michael Palagi
Year 1 Homeroom at NIST International School- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Illinois Type 04 Teaching Certificate
State of Illinois
Experience
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NIST International School
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Thailand
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Year 1 Homeroom
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Aug 2019 - Present
Utilized the workshop model where students fostered agency and offered peer feedback. Co-created documentation with students to show evidence that supports thinking and reflections. Facilitated trainings and supported teachers through observations, modeling, and co-teaching as a Word Inquiry Mentor and Technology Coach. Transferred skills, knowledge and concepts of core subjects through the context of play. Promoted service learning opportunities in and after school while collaborating with service groups. Fostered an anti-discriminatory culture in our community so all learners feel safe and included. Participated in the school professional community by serving on Literacy, House, and Racial Equity committees & Staff Representative Council. Coached swim team and ran after school activities related to service learning and Makerspaces.
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Saint Maur International School
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Japan
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Elementary School Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2019
Head of Elementary Robotics, and assisted in organizing events in the Kanto area. Led Makerspace after school programs to develop STEAM concepts. Member of Japanese Culture, International Day, and Emergency committees. Taught: Lucy Calkins Readers and Writers Workshops, Investigations Math, International Primary Curriculum, Structured Word Inquiry, Real Script. Head of Elementary Robotics, and assisted in organizing events in the Kanto area. Led Makerspace after school programs to develop STEAM concepts. Member of Japanese Culture, International Day, and Emergency committees. Taught: Lucy Calkins Readers and Writers Workshops, Investigations Math, International Primary Curriculum, Structured Word Inquiry, Real Script.
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International School 2nd Grade Lead Teacher(IB PYP)
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2016
Lead teacher for children aged 7-8 using the IB Primary Years Programme. • Created well rounded and integrated units of inquiry while incorporating the PYP learner profiles, attitudes, action cycle and all other parts of the PYP curriculum. • Participated in collaborative meetings with staff to improve teaching methods, and to better create a classroom full of international-minded students. • Implemented authentic inquiry based learning experiences that are co-constructed with students' initiatives and interests. • Adapted my lessons and teaching methods to teach the way my students learn best by using multiple types of instruction and differentiation.
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Kindergarten Teacher
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2012 - 2013
Lead teacher for 25 children aged 3-6. • Worked collaboratively with a co-teacher to develop unit plans and assessments. • Created a socially stimulating learning environment to increase social development. • Addressed children’s individual learning styles to help create a curriculum full of interactive, engaging, developmentally appropriate and enjoyable lessons. Lead teacher for 25 children aged 3-6. • Worked collaboratively with a co-teacher to develop unit plans and assessments. • Created a socially stimulating learning environment to increase social development. • Addressed children’s individual learning styles to help create a curriculum full of interactive, engaging, developmentally appropriate and enjoyable lessons.
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Kindergarten Teacher and Curriculum Developer
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2011 - 2012
Lead teacher and Curriculum developer. Children aged 1-6 with focus on 18 children aged 4-6. • Facilitated development with children of 20+ nationalities and 10+ languages. • Enhanced school atmosphere and curriculum to increase student learning. • Created meaningful relationships amongst students’ parents/guardians. • Developed educational and fun after school programs. Lead teacher and Curriculum developer. Children aged 1-6 with focus on 18 children aged 4-6. • Facilitated development with children of 20+ nationalities and 10+ languages. • Enhanced school atmosphere and curriculum to increase student learning. • Created meaningful relationships amongst students’ parents/guardians. • Developed educational and fun after school programs.
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Naperville Park District
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head Lifeguard
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May 2007 - Aug 2011
Certified Ellis Lifeguard trainer. Trained in skills such as AED, CPR, First Aid and Scuba. Certified Ellis Lifeguard trainer. Trained in skills such as AED, CPR, First Aid and Scuba.
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Education
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2014 - 2016
Augustana College (SD)
Master's Degree, Reading -
2007 - 2011
Illinois State University
Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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