Melinda Ranger
Sherman,CT
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience in early childhood development and classroom management, notably with Danbury Public Schools. Excelled in differentiated instruction and fostering positive parent-teacher communication, significantly enhancing student academic growth and emotional well-being. Proven track record in creating inclusive, nurturing learning environments that promote critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Danbury Public Schools District
08.2023 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
2nd Grade Teacher
Danbury Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2023
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
Kindergarten/3rd Grade Longterm Substitute
Danbury Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, enhancing students'' critical thinking skills.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education & Psychology
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CTHigh School Diploma -
Shepaug Valley Regional High Schoolry
Washington, CTSkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
Certification
- 113 Early childhood/Elementary ed. N - 3 and Special Education N - 3 - exp: 7/2025
- Certified: - anticipated 12/2024
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Danbury Public Schools District
08.2023 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Danbury Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2023
Kindergarten/3rd Grade Longterm Substitute
Danbury Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Special Education
Eastern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education & Psychology
Eastern Connecticut State University
High School Diploma -
Shepaug Valley Regional High Schoolry
- 113 Early childhood/Elementary ed. N - 3 and Special Education N - 3 - exp: 7/2025
- Certified: - anticipated 12/2024
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