Melissa Connerly
New York,NY
Summary
- Enthusiastic educational leader working to help teachers deepen content knowledge and best practices
- Student focused instructional coach with the ability to develop a collaborative community of learners among students and staff
- Skilled user of student and teacher observation data to examine and identify priorities related to staff development
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to develop effective relationships with various stakeholders in the school community
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Instructional Coach
P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs
09.2021 - Current
- Leads and designs professional development focusing on implementation of 5 practice lesson structure
- Motivates teachers with positive reinforcement and accurate feedback based on low inference notes taken during observations in their coaching cycles
- Collaborates with administration to plan for individual and grade team coaching cycles based on observation data
- Assists teachers with adapting Eureka math curriculum, writing lesson plans, and developing classroom activities to fit needs of students at various learning levels
- Supports grade level teams and individual teachers with data analysis to make instructional decisions
- Coordinates and plans for administration of school wide MAP, STAR, and state assessments
Chapter Leader
United Federation Of Teachers
10.2014 - Current
- Participates in development of school's instructional goals outlined in the Comprehensive Education Plan as member of School Leadership Team
- Created and managed committees to effectively handle different aspects of school business such as Consultation, Measures of Student Learning, and Special Education committee
- Guides teachers through tenure process by reviewing tenure rubric and portfolio selections
- Conducts chapter meetings to disseminate information to over 40 members that pertain to changes in teacher contract, pensions, healthcare and union events
4th - 8th Grade Math Teacher
P.S. 111 Adolph S.Ochs
09.2011 - 06.2021
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools to help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities
- Rated highly effective with an observation average of 3.73
- Engaged in Instructional Rounds with school administration, superintendent and other district leaders to assess a problem of practice and develop a theory of action for math instruction at P.S. 111
- Developed plan in conjunction with generation ready curriculum coaches to modify Eureka math curriculum to address findings from instructional rounds conducted at P.S. 111
- Organized and facilitated school wide professional development around use of number talks and the 5-practice lesson structure
Wallace Fellow
NYC Department Of Education
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Engaged in series of Leadership Learning Seminars led by Department of Education designed to enhance internship experience with mentor principal
- Collaborated with mentor principal to review and improve school systems related to family engagement, community partnerships, and cultural responsiveness
Teacher Leadership Program - Team Member
P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Organized professional development for middle school teachers with focus on use of meeting protocols and writing language objectives to address needs of English Language Learners
- Fostered collaboration and trust among teachers in order for them to engage in effective inter-visitation practices
- Counseled teachers to identify their own instructional needs and seek continuing professional development to address those needs
- Created surveys to assess needs of teachers as adult learners and to elicit feedback
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2019
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Pace University
New York, NY12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2007
Certification
School Building Leader - Initial
School District Leader - Professional
Common Branch - Childhood Grades 1 - 6 - Professional
Timeline
Math Instructional Coach
P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs
09.2021 - Current
Wallace Fellow
NYC Department Of Education
09.2018 - 05.2019
Chapter Leader
United Federation Of Teachers
10.2014 - Current
Teacher Leadership Program - Team Member
P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs
09.2014 - 05.2015
4th - 8th Grade Math Teacher
P.S. 111 Adolph S.Ochs
09.2011 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Pace University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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