Desired Job Title
Account ManagerTraining SpecialistTraining CoordinatorSales AssociateWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridLocation: Dobbs Ferry, NY
Open to relocation: No
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Kristin Melillo
Dobbs Ferry
Work Preference
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience in curriculum development and instructional differentiation at IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL. Skilled in promoting collaboration among staff and parents to boost student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and data-driven analysis. Dedicated to fostering academic success for diverse learners while providing mentorship and leadership in educational environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Teacher
IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL
New Rochelle
01.2010 - Current
- Differentiate instruction to address the needs of students with IEPs and 504 accommodations.
- Create a technology-rich learning environment that utilizes interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Reverse or manipulate problems to create a more demanding learning environment that promotes students' development of critical thinking skills.
- Lead students in conducting hands-on experiments in a fully equipped lab.
- Encourage students' social development through a character education program, positive reward systems, and cross-grade level projects.
- As a member of the Language Arts Committee for Middle States Accreditation, I evaluate the kindergarten-through-fourth-grade curriculum and recommend the implementation of research-based curriculum programs.
- Selected to serve on the Curriculum Leadership Team of the Institute for Catholic Schools.
- After-School Enrichment Coordinator facilitating the organization of enrichment offerings to promote community involvement and teamwork.
- Provide academic support in all content areas for first through sixth-grade students.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development initiatives.
- Assess student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Mentor new teachers to foster a supportive educational environment.
- Build and strengthen positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Participate in professional development workshops related to teaching methods, or curriculum changes.
- Interact extensively with highly involved parents and represent the faculty on the Mothers' Auxiliary.
Tutor
WhizKidzTutoring
Irvington
01.2020 - Current
- Identified gaps in students' knowledge and developed targeted lessons to address these areas.
- Provided homework help and test preparation strategies to improve study habits and test-taking skills.
- Utilized educational software to track student achievements and goals and communicated with parents.
- Collaborated with other tutors to share best practices and resources.
- Worked closely with students to help develop math and essay writing skills.
- Organized group activities to allow students to practice problem-solving skills.
Second Grade Teacher
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL
Yonkers
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Taught all content areas to classes of 25+ students in a school that served a largely Hispanic, high needs, inner city population.
- Differentiated instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs.
Education
Master of Science - Childhood Education/Special Education
Mercy College
01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources/Early Childhood Education
University of Delaware
01.2000
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instruction differentiation
- Professional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Data analysis
Certification
- New York Childhood Education (First through Sixth Grade)
- New York State Students with Disabilities (First through Sixth Grade)
Timeline
Tutor
WhizKidzTutoring
01.2020 - Current
Teacher
IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL
01.2010 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL
01.2004 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Childhood Education/Special Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources/Early Childhood Education
University of Delaware