Melissa Cunningham
Warner
Summary
Dynamic and creative educator with over 20 years experience in various grade levels. Passionate about designing engaging curriculum to optimize student learning outcomes. Excel at fostering a warm, respectful classroom culture where relationships come first. Committed to student success and parent-teacher partnerships.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 8 English Teacher
Londonderry Middle School
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles
- Utilized assessment tools and data to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration
- Utilized Science of Reading and Writing strategies to bridge gaps and enhance student outcomes
Reading Teacher Grades 6-8
Londonderry Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2021
- Design and implement curriculum aligning to Common Core and district benchmarks
- Meet the needs of readers across a wide spectrum of strengths, struggles, and behaviors
- Understand and carry out goals and objectives in student IEPs
- Utilize necessary technology to align with district testing mandates
- Stay current on newest literature and best practices in teaching reading and writing to young adults
Grade 3 Teacher
Londonderry North Elementary School
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Delivered curriculum of all major subject areas to grade three students while incorporating a safe, respectful community
- Ran reading and writing groups in order to guide students in the use of effective reading strategies and writer feedback
- Delivered math curriculum using multiple vehicles of instruction catered to each learning style
Grade 6 Teacher
Londonderry Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2003
- Differentiated math, science, and reading curriculum to a wide variety of abilities using traditional approaches as well as multi-sensory approaches
Grade 6 Teacher
Pelham Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Developed engaging math and science lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy, K-12
University of New England
South Berwick, ME06-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Keene State University
Keene, NH12-1994
Skills
- Classroom and Behavioral Management
- Curriculum Development
- Student Assessment
- Creative, Engaging Lesson Planning
- Certified in Children's Yoga
- Science of Reading and Writing Training
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
- Worked with elementary, middle, high school teachers and administrators about vertical alignment between grades 5-9
- Served as a teacher leader on the school’s first Social Emotional Learning (SEL) committee with the task of developing, presenting, implementing, and tracking new SEL curriculum
- Worked with students who were at risk of underachieving or dropping out at the high school level and taught basic reading and writing skills necessary for the work force
Certification
- NH Experienced Educator Certification, Elementary Education K-8
Timeline
Grade 8 English Teacher
Londonderry Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Reading Teacher Grades 6-8
Londonderry Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2021
Grade 3 Teacher
Londonderry North Elementary School
08.2003 - 06.2005
Grade 6 Teacher
Londonderry Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2003
Grade 6 Teacher
Pelham Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2000
Master of Science - Literacy, K-12
University of New England
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Keene State University