Melissa Donovan
Mansfield,MA
Summary
Dynamic Middle School Math Specialist from Stoughton Public Schools, adept in multimedia integration and fostering team collaboration. Excelled in tailoring instruction to enhance mathematical proficiency among diverse learners, significantly boosting engagement and understanding. Proven track record in leveraging project-based learning and hands-on techniques to achieve educational goals.
Dedicated Teacher offering 25 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and content creation. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Math Specialist
Stoughton Public Schools
09.2001 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Modeled core values of school on daily basis in interactions with students, families, administrators and fellow teachers.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Reviewed latest standards to review teaching strategies for compliance with requirements.
- Developed detailed knowledge of school's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
ESY Teacher
Stoughton Public Schools
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught Math, English and Phonics to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with special education teachers.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners.
Summer Enrichment Math Teacher
Town of Stoughton
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA06-2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT06-2000
Skills
- Multimedia integration
- Instructional strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Pre-algebra support
- Mathematical proficiency
- Smartboard operation
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Individualized instruction
- Lesson planning
- Project-based learning
- Hands-on learning
Certification
- Certified Teacher - Massachusetts Department of Education in Elementary Education
- Certified Teacher- Massachusetts Department of Education in Elementary Math
Timeline
ESY Teacher
Stoughton Public Schools
07.2024 - 08.2024
Summer Enrichment Math Teacher
Town of Stoughton
07.2022 - 08.2023
Middle School Math Specialist
Stoughton Public Schools
09.2001 - Current
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Hartford
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