Melina Poole
Reisterstown,United States
Summary
Recent graduate who is devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Compassionate and committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Carroll County Public Schools
Westminster, Maryland
10.2021 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by primary teacher to continue student education.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives for class of up to 25 students.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes. Maintained grade book.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records.
- Completed report cards using designated software.
- Organized lesson plans for long-term assignments.
Internship Student
Medfield Heights Elementary
Baltimore, MD
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Attended IEP meetings for students and families.
Internship Student
Lansdowne Elementary
Baltimore, United States
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Lessons addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Licensed Childcare Provider
Miss Melina's Shining Stars
Reisterstown, United States
03.2009 - 03.2014
- Cared for infants through school- age children in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for children
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments. Read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Used positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Early Chidhood Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
05.2021
Skills
- SMART Board aptitude
- Testing and grading
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Inquiry-based learning
- Student-centered learning
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- Lesson Planning
Certification
Professional Eligibility Certification
Early Childhood (Pre-K - 3)
Professional Eligibility Certification
Elementary Education (1-6)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Carroll County Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Internship Student
Medfield Heights Elementary
10.2020 - 12.2020
Internship Student
Lansdowne Elementary
08.2020 - 10.2020
Licensed Childcare Provider
Miss Melina's Shining Stars
03.2009 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Early Chidhood Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University