Michael Read
Certification
Teaching License
- Virginia Collegiate Professional License: Art PreK-12, & English 9-12
Experience
Substitute Teacher
2011-Present Virginia Beach, Henrico & Hanover County Public Schools Richmond, VA
- Long-term Substitute Art Teacher at Gayton Elementary School
- Preferred Substitute Teacher at Montrose Elementary School, and Liberty Middle School
Student Teacher
Oct. 2011-Dec. 2011 Elkhardt Middle School Richmond, VA
- Developing lesson plans with state and cross-curricular S.O.L. objectives
- Implementing formative and summative assessments
- Applying assertive discipline methodologies in the classroom
- Teaching via online interactive materials
- Facilitating critiques by students of their own and each other’s work
Student Teacher
Sept. 2011-Oct. 2011 G.H. Reid Elementary School Richmond, VA
- Developing lesson plans with state and cross-curricular S.O.L. objectives
- Managing a classroom and lesson materials for classes ranging from 20-27 students
- Integrating the instruction of literacy in the art classroom
- Collaborating with faculty to plan a mural project for the school harvest festival
- Researching and planning lessons with a multi-cultural and contemporary focus
Activities
- Interested in sponsoring Art Club, Chess Club, National Honor Society, Tennis, and Soccer
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Endorsement for Art PreK-12, English 9-12
2011 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
- 3.71 G.P.A.
BFA in Art History, with honors
2009 The Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD
- Trustee Scholarship, National Art Honor Society Scholarship, Academic Honors Scholarship, and Arts Scholarship recipient
