MELANIE FALISKIE
Colegio Granadino
Leesburg,VA
2
Languages
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Innovative elementary educator with four years of experience creating inquiry-driven, hands-on learning environments in both the United States and Colombia. Passionate about reimagining education through child-led exploration, outdoor learning, and meaningful experiences that foster curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. Thrives in collaborative, entrepreneurial environments where creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement are valued. Dedicated to building strong relationships with children and guiding them to become confident, self-directed learners.
Work History
First Grade Teacher, Second Grade Teacher
1 Year 10 Months- Designed engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences that fostered curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking for multilingual learners in an international school setting.
- Created hands-on, project-based learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, collaboration, and real-world connections across subject areas.
- Adapted instruction to meet diverse academic, language, and social-emotional needs through ongoing observation, formative assessment, and individualized support.
- Fostered an inclusive, language-rich classroom environment aligned with schoolwide learning goals.
First Grade Teacher, Third Grade Teacher
2 Years 6 Months- Designed inquiry-based learning experiences that encouraged curiosity, collaboration, and student ownership.
- Created hands-on projects connecting literacy, science, and real-world exploration.
- Fostered a classroom culture where learners developed confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills.
- Built strong relationships with multilingual learners through play, exploration, and individualized support.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary and Special Education
GPA: Cum Laude
Skills
Inquiry-Based Learning
Project-Based Learning
Early Literacy Development
Child-Led Learning
Relationship Building
Growth Mindset
Learner Independence
Differentiation
Cross-Cultural Teaching
Adaptability
Continuous Improvement
Certification
Professional Educators License from the State of Virginia Elementary and Special Education (K-6)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
First Grade Teacher, Second Grade Teacher
Colegio Granadino
08.2024 - 06.2026Read More
First Grade Teacher, Third Grade Teacher
Garland Quarles Elementary School
12.2021 - 06.2024Read More
Shenandoah University
Bachelor of Education from Elementary and Special Education
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LEADERSHIP
- Social Studies Head of Department 2025–2026
- Led the K–5 Social Studies Department, guiding curriculum and assessment alignment, instructional best practices, and data-informed planning to support elementary learners.
- Computer Science Lead Teacher 2022–2024
- Selected to represent our district to share acquired knowledge to peer teams within our school system.
- Instructional Leadership & Mentorship 2022–2024
- Selected to mentor and support aspiring educators through observation hours and practicum placement.
Professional Development
- Dyslexia Awareness
- Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Regulations Governing the Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Elementary and Secondary Schools in Virginia
- Evidence Based Instruction: Strategies and Inclusive Practices
- Meaningful IEP Meeting
- Title IX Training
- Bimini Shark Lab
- Science of Iceland with Steve Spangler