Melinda Soliwoda
Carver,MA
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with 20 years experience spanning grades 3 and 5. Experienced in developing curriculum, assessments, and lesson plans to meet district and state standards as well as reflect data reported through state and district common assessments. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches with the ability to model this to peers. Staff and team relationship building is a priority. Over the years, has stepped in to take on more responsibility in the district leading professional development, leading student teachers, participating in curriculum work, and attending new curriculum trainings in order to bring back to the team level during the school year.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 3 Teacher
Pembroke Public School Dist
08.2006 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established a positive classroom culture by promoting respect, responsibility, and mutual support among students.
- Served on various committees that contributed to overall school improvement efforts including curriculum development, Principal's Advisory, IST teams
- Designed assessments that aligned with instructional objectives, ensuring accurate measurement of student learning outcomes; shared with grade and district levels
- Mentored new teachers on curriculum development, classroom management, and best teaching practices.
- Coordinated school-wide events such as field trips, reading fundraisers, Invention Convention Showcase, Multi Genre Student Showcase, and Engineer Skype Sessions to promote community and parent involvement as well as student enrichment opportunities
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Participated in various summer work opportunities to study MCAS data to drive teaching and instruction forward
Camp Invention Director
National Inventors Hall Of Fame
06.2019 - Current
- Successfully brought a STEM camp to the district where close to 80 students register per summer
- Mentored and supervised teachers, fostering teamwork and effective communication among staff members
- Mentored 20+ high school interns to productively assist instructors throughout the STEM modules
- Designed and led training camp for teachers, interns, and leaders in training
- Designed protocols, communication, and design methods for smooth camp direction for campers and parents prior to camp and during camp drop off/pick up
Math Academy Facilitator
Pembroke Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
- Designed training session for colleagues to share best practices and innovative strategies in order to develop a successful math intervention camp for identified students
- Created data collection tools as well as a Google Classroom site for teachers in order to mainstream collection and parent communication and locate important teacher information easily
- Oversaw the day to day implementation of Math Academy, supporting teachers in the classroom, working with students, and holding day to day communications with families to foster connection
- Implemented Problem of the Day model for students to work on during the morning drop off and lunch times which proved to be successful and motivating for students
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Teaching
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI05.2003
Skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Activity Planning and Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Instructional Methods
- Curriculum Design
- Entrepreneurship
Timeline
Math Academy Facilitator
Pembroke Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
Camp Invention Director
National Inventors Hall Of Fame
06.2019 - Current
Grade 3 Teacher
Pembroke Public School Dist
08.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Teaching
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Salve Regina University
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