Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Activities

Melina Santangelo

PRG Educational
Bradenton,FL
Melina Santangelo
1
Language
5
Certifications
2
years of professional experience

Dedicated aspiring elementary educator with hands-on experience in classroom instruction and student engagement. Passionate about helping young learners thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while building strong relationships with students, families, and staff.

Work History

Elementary Tutor

1 Month
Prep Academy Tutors | 09.2026 - Current
  • Provide personalized, one-on-one and small-group in-home academic support
  • Provide clear reading, writing, and math support tailored to each student's learning level.
  • Build rapport with students to encourage participation, confidence, and consistent engagement.

Substitute Teacher

1 Month
PRG Educational | 09.2026 - Current
  • Maintain classroom order and follow established behavior expectations throughout each assigned school day.
  • Deliver teacher-provided lessons and keep students on task during scheduled classroom periods.
  • Monitor student work, answer routine questions, and redirect attention when needed during class.

Building Substitute Teacher

10 Months
Waterford Public Schools | 08.2025 - 06.2026
  • Delivered lesson plans left by teachers and kept students on task during scheduled class time.
  • Monitored student behavior and applied classroom expectations consistently across assigned rooms.
  • Maintained a structured learning environment by following daily schedules and teacher instructions.
  • Used Google Classroom to locate assignments, share updates, and support student access to class materials.

Child Care Teacher

8 Months
KinderCare Learning Centers | 09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Supervised children during play, meals, and rest periods while maintaining a safe classroom environment.
  • Led age-appropriate activities that supported early learning, participation, and social development.
  • Communicated daily updates to families about children’s progress, behavior, and classroom activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Southern Connecticut State University | New Haven, Connecticut | 05-2025

GPA: GPA: 3.32/4.0

  • Dean's List
  • National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association Member

Skills

Mental Health First Aid
Medication Administration (including EpiPen)
Pediatric First Aid
CPR/AED certified
Google Classroom

Certification

Mental Health First Aid

Languages

American Sign Language

Timeline

Elementary Tutor

Prep Academy Tutors
09.2026 - CurrentRead More

Substitute Teacher

PRG Educational
09.2026 - CurrentRead More

Building Substitute Teacher

Waterford Public Schools
08.2025 - 06.2026Read More

Child Care Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2024 - 05.2025Read More

Southern Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Science from Speech-Language Pathology
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Activities

  • Student Representative Board Member, Waterford Youth & Family Services
  • 150+ hours of community service through youth programs
Melina Santangelo