Melanie Lavigna
Wernersville,PA
Summary
Dedicated educator with a focus on evidence-based literacy instruction and phonemic awareness. Proven ability to implement targeted interventions and foster positive relationships with students, driving engagement and achievement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher, 2nd Grade
Governor Mifflin School District
Shillington, PA
11.2001 - Current
- taught Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade
- established and maintained positive relationships with students
- actively served on One School One Book Committee to support a district wide initiative supporting the love of reading
- instructed groups of up to 25 students to provide individualized supports
- collaborated with a team of teachers to modernize learning spaces (library enhancements)
- record and organize data
- collaborated with teachers to plan and co-teach lessons that targeted specific reading standards
Long Term Substitute, Reading
Governor Mifflin School District
Shillington, PA
12.1998 - 05.1999
- implemented small group and one to one interventions focused on phonemic awareness, phonics and fluency
- developed lesson plans for small groups according to reading needs
- established relationship and confidence with students
- record and keep track of data
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PAMaster of Education - Reading
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA08-2007
Skills
- evidence based literacy instruction
- phonemic awareness and phonics expertise
- data analysis and progress monitoring
- MTSS/RTI planning
- collaboration with teachers and leadership teams
- clear communication with families and colleagues
- collaborate well with colleagues
- commitment to ongoing professional learning
Certification
Elementary K-6: Instructional II
Reading Specialist K-12: Instructional II
Timeline
Classroom Teacher, 2nd Grade
Governor Mifflin School District
11.2001 - Current
Long Term Substitute, Reading
Governor Mifflin School District
12.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
Master of Education - Reading
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania