Melissa Cipollone
Evans City,PA
Summary
Dynamic and engaging professional dedicated to providing a high-quality learning environment for a diversity of learners. Student-centered educator, experienced with the most up-to-date technology and skilled in classroom management techniques that empower students to achieve and lead.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School
Zelienople, PA
10.2020 - Current
- Planned and implemented lessons according to district standards in second grade, fourth grade, and as reading interventionist.
- Diversified instruction to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed interventions for students struggling or at risk of falling behind in K-4.
- Increased reading fluency and comprehension through research based programs including Sonday Systems, Read Live Naturally, Heggerty, and LLI Systems.
Second Grade Teacher
Chase Elementary School
Waterbury, CT
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of students with various learning abilities within whole group and small group lessons.
- Aligned Science lessons and experiments with Next Generation Science Standards.
- Performed benchmark assessments with mCLASS literacy diagnostics and progress monitoring tools.
- Collaborated with Special Education Department to create and implement student IEPs.
- Led SEL classroom meetings to develop fun, nurturing, and positive learning environment.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Sixth Grade Teacher
St. Mark Elementary School
Stratford, CT
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Designed and taught science units based upon Earth Science curriculum
- Implemented Math Workshop model to differentiate instruction for fifth and sixth grade classes
- Facilitated inquiry-based learning for Science Fair following state-based standards and BEST practices
- Accompanied twenty-eight sixth-grade students on week long trip to Nature's Classroom
- Developed final exam assessments based upon science, math and social studies curriculum
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Meriden, CT
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Led classroom instruction for teachers in Kindergarten through fifth-grade
- Instructed students with challenging social and emotional behaviors in STEP program
- Implemented Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support
Third and Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher
Highland Elementary School
Cheshire, CT
08.2001 - 06.2005
- Improved students' literacy skills through Reader's and Writer's Workshop
- Collaborated with grade level team to plan and implement differentiated lessons based upon state and school curriculum standards
- Participated in LUCID Technology Grant Program, securing mobile computer lab and SmartBoard equipment
Kindergarten Teacher
Quaker Farms Elementary School
Oxford, CT
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Utilized diagnostic, formative, summative, and benchmark assessments to provide and fair and comprehensive picture of student achievement
- Taught through hands-on, student-centered, and interdisciplinary approach
Education
Master of Science -
Bachelor of Science -
Skills
- Microsoft TEAMS
- Google Classroom
- AIMSweb Assessment
- MCLASS Assessment
- Wilson Fundations
- PSSA Training
- I-Ready Instruction
- Reading Intervention
- Responsive Classroom
- Differentiation
- IEP documentation
Certification
- Instructional I Professional Certificate, PK-4, Pennsylvania
- Professional Educator, K-6, State of Connecticut
Quote
"Ms. Cipollone has exceptional classroom management and that is largely in part of her ability to create a community of learners within her classroom. Melissa believes in the innate abilities of every person and she strives to help them discover their strengths and celebrate their accomplishments. She relies largely on her belief to create meaningful relationships with her students and in doing so, very rarely has any behavioral issues. Melissa is well versed in the SRBI, PPT and IDT processes as well as all things technology related, and excelled in Google Classroom during this virtual era."
Mrs. Lori Eldridge, Principal, Chase Elementary School
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School
10.2020 - Current
Second Grade Teacher - Chase Elementary School
09.2018 - 09.2020
Sixth Grade Teacher - St. Mark Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher - Ben Franklin Elementary School
02.2017 - 06.2017
Third and Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher - Highland Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2005
Kindergarten Teacher - Quaker Farms Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2001
Western Connecticut State University - Master of Science,
Central Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Science,
- Instructional I Professional Certificate, PK-4, Pennsylvania
- Professional Educator, K-6, State of Connecticut
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