Melissa Beck
West Des Moines
Summary
Passionate classroom Teacher for 11 years. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
North Polk Community Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostered a positive classroom environment that supports student growth and learning along with utilizing effective classroom management strategies.
- Maintained knowledge of standards and resources to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Assessed student progress by administering common formative assessments and evaluating results to make a plan for student growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific assessments regulated by the school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students and those currently being served.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
West Des Moines Community School District
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Maintained classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Waukee Community School District
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Maintained classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2011
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
▪ Collaborative Team Lead (3rd Grade 2020-22)
▪ PBIS Committee (2014-2018)
Timeline
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
North Polk Community Schools
08.2014 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
West Des Moines Community School District
08.2011 - 05.2014
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Waukee Community School District
08.2011 - 05.2013
▪ Collaborative Team Lead (3rd Grade 2020-22)
▪ PBIS Committee (2014-2018)
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Iowa
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