Melissa Carter

Primary Teacher

Greenville County School District

10.1998 - Current

Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Maintained classroom through discipline, order and personal interactions.
Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
Taught core subjects of math, science, reading, writing, and social studies
Engaged in professional development to learn best practices and improve processes.
Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Collaborated with peers on student success while participating on multidisciplinary team to promote students' well-being.
Created data-driven, learner-centered, friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement by coordinating with other teachers.
Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Employed informal and formal assessments to support student development.
Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.