Melissa Alicea
Chicago,IL
Summary
Motivated Teacher with a passion for empowering young students to think critically and be responsible. Committed to establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistency within the classroom to promote positive behavior and emotional safety- regulated brains are learning brains! Flexible to create and execute lessons that meet the diverse learning needs while sustaining rigor.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grades 3-4
Chicago Public Schools, Claremont Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform decisions about lesson planning and small groups.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Literacy Instruction
- Project-based learning
- Student rapport
- Serving diverse communities
Timeline
Teacher, Grades 3-4
Chicago Public Schools, Claremont Academy
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign