Melissa Bell
Kaysville,UT
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Davis School District
03.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- 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.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Student Teacher
Windridge Elementary School
08.2023 - 11.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Teacher's Assistant
Apple Tree Schoolhouse
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2023
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Curriculum knowledge
- Classroom Management
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Organization
- Safety awareness
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Student Teacher
Windridge Elementary School
08.2023 - 11.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Davis School District
03.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Apple Tree Schoolhouse
02.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University