MELANIE URENA
Saint James,NY
Summary
Versatile and dedicated child advocate with a solid focus on the individual needs of identified and Special Education students. Kindhearted empathetic professional who is flexible, reliable, accommodating in the design and implementation of inspiring hands-on lessons, employing wide-ranging manipulatives and IEPs to enhance student achievement. Skilled in addressing student needs, ensuring children will thrive and develop in an adaptable educational atmosphere.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Valley Stream Central High School District
, NY
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Enforce classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provide notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Engage students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Educate students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
Teacher's Aide
Marion Street Elementary
Lynbrook, NY
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Worked with students as a 1:1 Teacher’s Aide.
- Experienced with working an array of learning disabilities: autism, hearing impaired, and emotionally disturbed.
- Developed Behavioral Intervention Plans for those students who may have difficulties adjusting to have structural behavioral environment.
- Worked with the school staff in implementing social and emotional culture due to COVID limitations.
- Collaborated with grade teachers by common planning to coincide with the New York State Learning Standards.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction in an ICT class as well as SETTS classes.
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher to design tiered lessons ensuring understanding and participation of all students (ICT class).
Teacher's Aide
The Hagedorn Little Village School
Seaford, NY
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Experienced with working an array of learning disabilities: autism, hearing impaired, and emotionally disturbed.
- Developed Behavioral Intervention Plans for those students who may have difficulties adjusting to have structural behavioral environment.
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher to design tiered lessons ensuring understanding and participation of all students (ICT class).
Student Teacher
Lynbrook North Middle School
Lynbrook, NY
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
Student Teacher
Lynbrook High School
Lynbrook, NY
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Studied lesson plan impact and made changes to methods to increase learning.
- Worked one-on-one with struggling students to raise GPAs.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Sayville Public Schools
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
Education
Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY12.2021
Bachelor of Social Sciences - History
Mount Saint Mary College
05.2019
Skills
- A great team player who is dedicated to helping students reach their academic goals
- Thrive in bringing History to life through virtual activities and experiences
- Technology Savvy Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Google Classroom, Flipgrid, Blooket, Kahoot! Class Dojo, Schoology, and Seesaw
Certification
- Educating All Students, (2022)
- Students With Disabilities, (2022)
- Social Studies, (Pending)
- Secondary Assessment of Teaching Skills (2020)
References
REFERENCES:
Mrs. Theresa Macchia Cell Number: (516)-659-8907 Email: Theresa.Macchia@LynbrookSchools.org
Mr. Bret Strauss Phone Number: (516)-872-7710 Email: straussb@vschsd.org
Mrs. Victoria Schiller Cell Number: (516)-551-7356 Email: Victoria.Schiller@lynbrookschools.org
Interests
HONORS/ACTIVITIES/AWARDS:
- President of the Latino Student Union
- Member of the Step Team
- Member of the organization of Love Your Melon
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Sayville Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Valley Stream Central High School District
01.2022 - 06.2023
Student Teacher
Lynbrook High School
10.2021 - 12.2021
Student Teacher
Lynbrook North Middle School
09.2021 - 10.2021
Teacher's Aide
The Hagedorn Little Village School
07.2021 - 08.2021
Teacher's Aide
Marion Street Elementary
09.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Molloy College
Bachelor of Social Sciences - History
Mount Saint Mary College
- Educating All Students, (2022)
- Students With Disabilities, (2022)
- Social Studies, (Pending)
- Secondary Assessment of Teaching Skills (2020)
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