Melissa Conway
Summary
4th grade ELA teacher with strong skills in curriculum development and student assessment. Proven ability to create engaging lesson plans that enhance student participation. Committed to maintaining a positive classroom environment that supports learning and growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade ELA Teacher
KCPS-Girdler Elementary
Barbourville
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans for fourth-grade English language arts curriculum.
- Implemented interactive reading activities to enhance student comprehension skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align instructional strategies with classroom standards, enhancing overall curriculum effectiveness.
- Facilitated group discussions to promote critical thinking and peer interaction.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques.
- Ensured that all students had equal access to resources needed for successful completion of assignments.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that met the fourth grade ELA curriculum requirements.
- Facilitated small group instruction on targeted topics, improving student understanding and engagement.
- Assessed students' comprehension of concepts taught and provided appropriate feedback.
- Organized field trips to local libraries or bookstores for educational purposes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design, develop, and refine curricula for fourth grade ELA courses.
- Incorporated diverse materials into lesson plans, enriching student learning experiences through varied instructional methods.
- Participated in faculty meetings related to school improvement initiatives or curriculum planning.
- Led group reading activities designed to promote literacy skills development among all students in the class.
- Integrated technology into instruction in order to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Encouraged students to think critically about literature and other texts through discussion activities.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, behavior reports.
- Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
Student Teacher
N/A
Barbourville
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Facilitated 35 days of instruction in 3rd-4th grade math and 35 days of instruction in kindergarten.
- Developed educational activities aligned with lesson plans.
- Assisted students during independent work sessions to enhance understanding.
- Entered grades into Infinite Campus for accurate tracking.
- Participated in professional learning community meetings for collaborative improvement.
- Acquired materials and tools necessary for effective student education.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
KCEOC @ Barbourville Independent School
Gray
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
- Supported children's emotional and social development through interactive play.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment for learning.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance language and motor skills.
- Collaborated with staff to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere for children.
- Helped prepare educational materials for daily lessons and activities.
- Monitored children's safety during outdoor play and transitions between activities.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
Instructional Assistant in Preschool
KCPS-Jesse D Lay Elementary
Barbourville
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported student with individualized learning plan and tailored instruction.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Monitored student progress and documented observations for teacher feedback.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents regarding needs.
- Organized educational materials and resources for effective lessons.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among students during group activities.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure student success.
- Monitored students during breakfast, lunch, nap time, snack, and recess.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education & IECE
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05-2025
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Team collaboration
- Grammar teaching
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary development
- Writing instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Field trips
- Smartboard operation
- Creative writing
- Literacy skills
- Language arts instruction
- Standardized tests
Affiliations
- Little Dribblers Coach P-2 Grade
- Homeschool Teacher for Preschool and 2nd grade 2020-2021
Timeline
4th Grade ELA Teacher
KCPS-Girdler Elementary
08.2025 - 05.2026
Student Teacher
N/A
01.2025 - 05.2025
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
KCEOC @ Barbourville Independent School
09.2023 - 12.2025
Instructional Assistant in Preschool
KCPS-Jesse D Lay Elementary
02.2023 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Elementary Education & IECE
University of The Cumberlands