Melanie Sweeney

• Create and implement weekly Lesson Plans based on the NYS Common Core Learning Standards for Pre-K students ages 3-5.
• Implement and trained in the Fundation's Literacy Program and the LLI Leveled Literacy Intervention Program
• Develop weekly Lesson Plan's and activities that to engage children and promote a positive learning environment.
• Provide student's with hands-on activities through play based learning centers.
• Maintain an energetic teaching style while incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
• Support students in developing social and emotional skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Establish strong relationships with parents through daily communication, school event's, and promoting family involvement in the educational process.
• Assist in creating a safe and nurturing classroom learning environment that promotes mindfulness and academic growth for all students.
• Evaluate student progress through formative and summative assessments..
• Develop and implement classroom management and behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
• Implement differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
• Guide students to develop social, emotional and physical skills..
• Assesse student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
• Parent Teacher Conferences

• Developed a structured learning environment with clearly communicated expectations that encouraged students to perform at a high level of excellence
• Collaborated with staff and administration in creating developmentally appropriate learning activities for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
• Created innovative and engaging activities while utilizing SMART Board Technology to enhance and supplement the learning curriculum
• Communicated with parents on a regular basis through the use of emails, conferences, open houses, and a weekly newsletter in order to partner with families in the educational process
• Conducted student learning and assessments on an ongoing basis through the use of guided reading, student portfolios, narrative assessments, and quarterly report cards based on a comprehensive set of standards
• Incorporated Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship into lesson planning and daily classroom activities.

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher Grades K-5

First Grade Summer School Teacher

Kindergarten Leave Replacement Teacher

• Replacing full time classroom teachers in Grades K-5 for a determined period of time
• Implementing existing lesson plans, overseeing classroom activities, assigning homework, and following the full time teachers classroom instructions, responsibilities, and daily routines
• For Kindergarten Leave Replacement and 1st Grade Teacher created and implemented lesson plans in all content areas based on schools curriculum.

District Wide Permanent Substitute Teacher

Grades K-5

• Replacing full time classroom teachers K-5 for a determined period of time
• Implementing existing lesson plans, overseeing classroom activities, assigning homework, and following the full time teachers classroom instructions, responsibilities, and daily routines
• Clerical work on an as needed basis.

Associate Director

School Education Manager

• Responsible for oversight and implementation of curriculum for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age.
• Developed and carried out daily center events that enhance age specific curriculum.
• Hired, trained and supervised staff in conjunction with the Center Director.
• Communicated and interacted daily with parents to effectively meet each child's individual needs.
• Trained all staff in curriculum content required for each age group, ensuring curriculum was being implemented daily with classroom assessments.
• Created Weekly Newsletter for the school for parents of children in all age groups, which focused on themed days, school events, and parent tools.
• Created a Monthly calendar for the school, and planned event's for parents and student's.

Special Education Aide

• Assigned to work 1:1 with a student with special needs at the Kindergarten level.
• Modified activities and lessons based on the students individualized needs
• Implemented, tracked, and updated behavior plans, progress reports, and IEP goals for the student.
• Followed the classroom curriculum and content, while focusing on child's individual needs.
• Created weekly Lesson Plans based on the student's needs and abilities.
• Maintained weekly goals for the student to modify behavior and encourage positive reinforcement practices and strategies.

Lead Preschool Teacher

• Created rigorous and motivating lessons with multiple sensory entry points for pre-school students ages 3-5.
• Implemented daily hands on activities for students and introduced them to guided reading practices and whole group activities.
• Established and maintained daily routines in the classroom to promote active learning, responsibilities and accountability.
• Organized and implemented hands-on learning activities through play-based learning centers.

Distinctions: Graduated with Distinction

• Awarded - Graduation with Distinction with a GPA of 3.9 or above

Distinctions: Dean's List