Melissa Dennison
Livermore,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Fremont Unified School District
08.2001 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CAMulti-subject Teaching Credential -
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CAMaster of Arts - Children's Literature
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA06.2004
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Elementary Education
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Fremont Unified School District
08.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University - East Bay
Multi-subject Teaching Credential -
California State University - East Bay
Master of Arts - Children's Literature
California State University - East Bay
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