Melinda Gremse
Fairfield ,CT
Summary
Experienced certified Elementary School Teacher with over 20 years in diverse educational settings. Skilled STEAM Instructor with expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and differentiated instruction. Committed to creating innovative learning environments that address varied student needs. Dynamic STEAM Instructor with expertise in lesson planning, curriculum development, and differentiated instruction. Proven ability to create engaging learning environments and support diverse student needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
STEAM/Gifted Instructor
Fairfield Public Schools
Fairfield, Connecticut
08.2021 - Current
- Developed implementation guides for STEAM units for kindergarten through fifth grade.
- Taught coding and robotics to all elementary grade levels.
- Collaborated with special education teams to support diverse student needs.
- Conducted professional development sessions in science for classroom teachers.
- Organized multiple STEAM Nights, featuring hands-on activities for various age groups where families also participated.
- Guided fifth-grade students through the engineering design process for the CT State Invention Convention with several students continuing on to national and international competitions.
- Served as instructor for talented and gifted students in grades three to five.
- Assisted administration with Naglieri and CogAT testing procedures.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Third Grade
Jefferson Science Magnet School
Norwalk, CT
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Established clear learning objectives to enhance student progress and academic performance.
- Planned lessons aligned with district standards to prepare students for standardized assessments.
- Reinforced classroom rules and relationship-building through structured morning meetings.
- Completed year-long SIOP training focused on English language learners during professional development courses.
Long Term Substitute/Building Sub
Mill Hill School, Fairfield, CT
Fairfield , CT
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Executed daily routines and lesson plans during teacher's absence.
Collaborated with fellow educators to support students through transitional periods. - Participated in IEP review meetings to amend plans, ensuring educational needs were met.
- Completed report cards for students' first grading period.
- Partnered with resource teachers to enhance reading, writing, and math support for all learners.
First-Grade Teacher
Assumption School
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Responsible for all aspects of classroom management and daily instruction of a self-contained first grade classroom.
- Also served as Lead Literacy Teacher for grades K-5 and supported colleagues in reader's and writer's workshop and differentiated instruction.
- Integrated technology into learning centers.
- Served as teacher representative on a Diocesan Strategic Initiative Committee to explore and implement blended learning in six targeted schools.
- Participated as a member of a New England Association of Schools and Colleges' visiting committee in the Fall of 2017. Served as a co-chair of Assumption School's NEASC committee.
- Maintained a safe environment and order while the administrator was off-site.
Instructor
The Discovery Museum and Planetarium
Bridgeport, CT
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Delivered interactive science classes for multiple grade levels at museum and off-site educational locations.
- Established and enforced behavior guidelines to maintain order during class visits.
- Designed engaging educational programs for diverse audiences at the museum.
- Facilitated interactive exhibits to enhance visitor understanding of science concepts.
- Conducted workshops for students on astronomy and environmental science topics.
Instructor
High Touch High Tech
Weston, CT
02.2001 - 05.2003
- Conducted immersive hands-on in school "field trips" focusing on scientific exploration and inquiry within elementary schools throughout Fairfield County.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Marywood University
Scranton, PAMorelia Summer Institute
Institute of Spanish Studies
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- STEAM education
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Test proctoring
- Educational technology
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking skills
Timeline
STEAM/Gifted Instructor
Fairfield Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Third Grade
Jefferson Science Magnet School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Long Term Substitute/Building Sub
Mill Hill School, Fairfield, CT
08.2018 - 06.2019
First-Grade Teacher
Assumption School
08.2014 - 06.2018
Instructor
The Discovery Museum and Planetarium
09.2012 - 05.2014
Instructor
High Touch High Tech
02.2001 - 05.2003
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Marywood University
Morelia Summer Institute
Institute of Spanish Studies