Melissa Acklin
Summary
Kind Kindergarten Teacher with 22 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Ozark Public Schools
08.2007 - 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.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Kindergarten Teacher
Reeds Spring School District
08.2003 - 07.2007
- 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.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Education
Master of Science - Education-Literacy
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO08.1994
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Development
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Ozark Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Reeds Spring School District
08.2003 - 07.2007
Master of Science - Education-Literacy
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
Missouri State University
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