Melissa Barit
Haleiwa,Hawaii
Summary
I am currently a student teacher with hands-on experience in classroom instruction and student engagement. I have successfully implemented lesson plans and facilitated interactive learning sessions. I have also demonstrated effective classroom management and communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Haleiwa Elementary School
66505 Haleiwa Rd
01.2025 - Current
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
- Developed and implemented tailored lesson plans to improve student understanding of complex subjects.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Substitute Teacher
Waimalu Elementary School
98825 Moanalua Rd, Aiea, HI 96701
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching quality.
- Improved learning outcomes with tailored instruction for diverse student needs.
- Provided feedback to students on assignments and tests, offering constructive advice for improvement.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI05-2021
High School Diploma -
Waialua Intermediate And High School
Waialua, HI05-2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Lesson planning
- Special education
- Multitasking and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
- Specialized in substituting for special education classes.
- Managed a sped preschool classroom for 2 months as a long term sub.
- Fall 2024 UH Manoa Dean's list
- Spring 2024 UH Manoa Dean's List
- Fall 2023 UH Manoa Dean's List
- Spring 2021 Leeward CC Dean's List
- Spring 2021 Leeward CC Graduation
- Fall 2020 Leeward CC Dean's List
Certification
- Substitute Teaching License - Hawaii Department of Education.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Student Teacher
Haleiwa Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Waimalu Elementary School
09.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Leeward Community College
High School Diploma -
Waialua Intermediate And High School