Melanie Mancarella
Cheshire,CT
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with 6+ years of extensive teaching experience. Passionate about helping children to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. Adept in creating and implementing individualized lesson plans to meet the needs of each student.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2ND GRADE TEACHER
Derynoski Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
- Develop engaging lesson plans to meet individual needs of each student using Readers and Writers Workshop, also including Lucy Calkin's Phonics Unit of Study and most recently The Science of Reading.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to stay current on best practices in education, applying new ideas within classroom setting.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Facilitate small group instruction based on student need and and or interest level.
- Encourage collaboration among peers by implementing Math and Reading Stations.
- Utilize strong classroom management and organizational skills to ensure productive and safe learning environment.
- Utilized assessment data to differentiate instruction and meet the individual needs of each student.
- Establish clear expectations for classroom behavior while maintaining a supportive atmosphere for all learners.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum for an interactive educational experience using Smartboard, and Google programs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
4TH GRADE CLASSROOM TEACHER
Derynoski Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Created and adapted lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both individual and group centered activities for a classroom of 22 students
- Created a safe and supportive learning environment for students to foster academic growth
- Engaged students in meaningful conversations about challenging topics related to 4th grade curriculum.
- Collaborated with grade-level team members to develop cross-curricular units that reinforced key concepts across subject areas.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring academic success for each student.
- Used Google Classroom to implement curriculum and engage students during remote learning.
LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE 4TH GRADE TEACHER
Derynoski Elementary School
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Engaged in reflective practice sessions to evaluate the effectiveness of lesson delivery
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding lesson planning ideas.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT01.2018
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN PSYCHOLOGY -
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2003
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Behavior Techniques
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Multitasking and Organization
- Google Classroom
Certification
M.S. Elementary Education 1-6 (305)
Timeline
2ND GRADE TEACHER
Derynoski Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
4TH GRADE CLASSROOM TEACHER
Derynoski Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2020
LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE 4TH GRADE TEACHER
Derynoski Elementary School
10.2018 - 06.2019
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
University of Hartford
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN PSYCHOLOGY -
Central Connecticut State University