Melanie Germain
Somerset,WI
Summary
Passionate Educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
Compassionate, creative, and effective with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently and or with a team.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Somerset School District
08.2004 - Current
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans and intervention activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Teacher
Osceola School District
08.1996 - 06.2004
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI05.1996
Skills
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Learning Strategies
- Testing and grading
- Instructional Methods
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum Development
- SMART Board and technology aptitude
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Elementary Education
- Critical Thinking
- Small Group Instruction
- Social Development
- Google Classroom
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
- Awarded the ”Kohl Fellowship Award 2008.
Timeline
Teacher
Somerset School District
08.2004 - Current
Teacher
Osceola School District
08.1996 - 06.2004
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
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