Michael Wood
Senior High School Math Teacher at West Springfield High School- Claim this Profile
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JoAnne Quist
Michael is an important part of the math department at our school and an fantastic teacher who cares greatly for his students and their success!
Richard Gates
Michael was exemplary teacher and always had the best interests of his students at heart.
JoAnne Quist
Michael is an important part of the math department at our school and an fantastic teacher who cares greatly for his students and their success!
Richard Gates
Michael was exemplary teacher and always had the best interests of his students at heart.
JoAnne Quist
Michael is an important part of the math department at our school and an fantastic teacher who cares greatly for his students and their success!
Richard Gates
Michael was exemplary teacher and always had the best interests of his students at heart.
JoAnne Quist
Michael is an important part of the math department at our school and an fantastic teacher who cares greatly for his students and their success!
Richard Gates
Michael was exemplary teacher and always had the best interests of his students at heart.
Experience
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West Springfield High School
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United States
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Senior High School Math Teacher
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Dec 2020 - Present
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Southbridge Public Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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7th Grade Math Teacher
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Apr 2019 - Nov 2020
Educator and Team Leader focused on structured procedures to help a team focus and grow. Educator and Team Leader focused on structured procedures to help a team focus and grow.
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The Leazer Group
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mortgage Protection Specialist
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Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
Gold Partner and Independent Life Insurance Sales agent focused on protecting families' mortgages. Gold Partner and Independent Life Insurance Sales agent focused on protecting families' mortgages.
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8th grade Math teacher
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Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
8th Grade Math Teacher
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8th Grade Math Teacher
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Oct 2016 - Aug 2018
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Worcester Public Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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7th and 8th Grade Math Teacher
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Aug 2012 - Oct 2016
Utilized technology to help reach and teach students. Supported peers and administration with technology including Moodle, Edmodo, and Office 365. Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) (2015 – 2017) Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) (2016 – 2017) In-person and Virtual trainings for Moodle and Office 365 Utilized technology to help reach and teach students. Supported peers and administration with technology including Moodle, Edmodo, and Office 365. Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) (2015 – 2017) Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) (2016 – 2017) In-person and Virtual trainings for Moodle and Office 365
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7th Grade Math Teacher
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Aug 2008 - Jun 2012
Responsible for teaching Algebra and Pre-Algebra curriculum to 8th grade students. Responsible for providing rigorous math instruction that meets the new Common Core standards while enhancing use of literacy and writing across the curriculums. Responsible for teaching Algebra and Pre-Algebra curriculum to 8th grade students. Responsible for providing rigorous math instruction that meets the new Common Core standards while enhancing use of literacy and writing across the curriculums.
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John J Duggan Middle School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Middle School Mathematics Teacher
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Aug 2006 - Jun 2008
Responsible for using differential instruction to engage students in Math concepts. Created and implemented a student friendly rubric to prepare students’ mastery of daily, weekly, and monthly learning projects. Created and focused on interactive teaching methods. Also engaged parents and guardians in helping students achieve their fullest potential. Responsible for using differential instruction to engage students in Math concepts. Created and implemented a student friendly rubric to prepare students’ mastery of daily, weekly, and monthly learning projects. Created and focused on interactive teaching methods. Also engaged parents and guardians in helping students achieve their fullest potential.
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Agawam Junior High School
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United States
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Middle School Mathematics Teacher
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Dec 2005 - Jun 2006
Responsible for using differential instruction to engage students in Math concepts including utilizing inquiry based learning techniques while alternating dip-sticking techniques to ensure comprehension. Responsible for using differential instruction to engage students in Math concepts including utilizing inquiry based learning techniques while alternating dip-sticking techniques to ensure comprehension.
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Webster Middle School
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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6th Grade Teacher
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Sep 2005 - Nov 2005
Responsible for using differential instruction to engage students in Math, Reading, English, Science, and Social Studies. Created and implemented policies and procedures to create a safe and productive learning environment. Responsible for using differential instruction to engage students in Math, Reading, English, Science, and Social Studies. Created and implemented policies and procedures to create a safe and productive learning environment.
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Worcester East Middle School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Math and Reading Teacher
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Sep 2004 - Jun 2005
Responsible for using interdisciplinary instruction to engage students in Math and English concepts. Responsible for maintaining peer teacher team atmosphere focused on cross core curriculum relationships. Responsible for using interdisciplinary instruction to engage students in Math and English concepts. Responsible for maintaining peer teacher team atmosphere focused on cross core curriculum relationships.
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Unum
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Norway
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Disability Claim Specialist
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Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
Manage a caseload of individual disability claims Review new and old claims to determine liability Maintain customer relations, while offering return to work services, advance pay and close options, and settlement potential when appropriate. Manage a caseload of individual disability claims Review new and old claims to determine liability Maintain customer relations, while offering return to work services, advance pay and close options, and settlement potential when appropriate.
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RCN
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Cayman Islands
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Direct Sales Representative
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Oct 2001 - Jan 2002
Converted potential patrons to RCN’s Fiber Optic phone, cable, and high-speed internet lines. Converted potential patrons to RCN’s Fiber Optic phone, cable, and high-speed internet lines.
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Primerica
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Analyst
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Apr 2001 - Jan 2002
Direct Sales of Life Insurance Refinanced Client's to help them save money Direct Sales of Life Insurance Refinanced Client's to help them save money
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Aearo Peltor Ab
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Sweden
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Electronic Data Interchange Specialist
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Aug 1999 - Oct 2001
Processed daily incoming and outgoing EDI orders. Created and Corrected Data Maps Managed Tele-data project through telephone expense and usage database Processed daily incoming and outgoing EDI orders. Created and Corrected Data Maps Managed Tele-data project through telephone expense and usage database
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Aearo Technologies
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Customer Service Representative
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Jan 1999 - Aug 1999
Maintained customer accounts and orders, to include order accuracy and on time shipping. Addressed customer questions and complaints. Reviewed invoice deductions to determine if payment or credit was due. Maintained customer accounts and orders, to include order accuracy and on time shipping. Addressed customer questions and complaints. Reviewed invoice deductions to determine if payment or credit was due.
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Education
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Assumption College
Master of Arts (M.A.), Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services -
Western New England University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Communication