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Melanie Nortunen

Mellen,WI

Summary

Dynamic, National Board Certified educator with extensive experience at Mellen Public School, specializing in development of age appropriate lessons and activities, differentiated instruction, and relationship building. Successfully developed individualized educational plans, enhancing student engagement and academic progress. Proficient in data collection and assessment tools, fostering collaboration with parents and staff to create supportive learning environments for diverse learners.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle and High School Remedial Teacher

Mellen Public School
06.2015 - Current
  • Taught all subject areas, mainly ELA and math, to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.

Kindergarten Teacher

Mellen Public School
09.2005 - Current
  • Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
  • Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
  • Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
  • Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.

Education

Master of Science - Collaborative Educational Leadership

Fielding Graduation University
Santa Barbara, CA
08-2009

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI
05-2004

Skills

  • Instructional strategies
  • Data collection
  • Assessment tools
  • Progress monitoring
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Small group instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Individual education plans
  • Trained in CPI

Accomplishments

  • Trained in Lexia LETRS
  • WI Neurosequential Model in Education Training
  • Responsive Classroom trained (Core course)
  • Supporting Neurodiverse Students training
  • Reading and Math curriculum committee
  • Effective educator status


Certification

  • National Board Certified, 2013-current
  • Licensed Elementary Education teacher (PK-6), 2004-current

Timeline

Middle and High School Remedial Teacher

Mellen Public School
06.2015 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Mellen Public School
09.2005 - Current

Master of Science - Collaborative Educational Leadership

Fielding Graduation University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin-Superior

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