Melissa Driscoll
Dorchester,MA
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement. Known for collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and achieving high standards. Skilled in fostering positive learning environment, differentiating instruction, and utilizing innovative teaching strategies. Dependable and results-driven, consistently supporting diverse student needs and educational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade General Education Teacher
Richard J. Murphy K-8 School
09.2018 - Current
- Applied Universal Design principles to plan, develop, and implement student centered, hands-on activities and curriculum for a range of learners in all basic subject areas including: reading, writing, math and social studies
- Incorporated tier one social emotional support throughout day including use of SEL curriculum, and classroom management system to foster a structured, nurturing, and safe learning environment, complimented by individualized plans to match the needs of students
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and related service providers to provide direct services in speech, occupational therapy and counseling, as well as support implementation of strategies in daily instruction
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by celebrating effort rather than innate ability, increasing motivation levels.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently, ensuring materials were readily available for daily use by both students and teachers alike.
Inclusion Teacher
Richard J. Murphy K-8 School
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Position: Third Grade Inclusion Classroom Teacher
Inclusion Teacher
Charles Taylor School
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Position: First Grade Inclusion Classroom Teacher
General Education Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2002 - Current
- Position: Elementary Classroom Teacher
Education
Pathway Program for Moderate Disabilities Licensure & Professional Practice -
Boston Public Schools
Boston06-2015
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA05-2002
Skills
- Student motivation
- Data-driven decision making
- Special education support
- English language learners support
- Organizational skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Massachusetts Educator’s License, Academic Professional, Certificate Number: 379328
- Elementary 1-6
- Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8
- English as a Second Language PreK-6
- Massachusetts Educator’s SEI Endorsement
Professional Development
- National Board Teaching Certification Candidate 2022 - Present
- Inclusive Ed Course: Reading Intervention 2024
- Children Discovering Justice Culturally and Historically Responsive Civics in the Elementary Classroom 2023
- Murphy School Math Curriculum Implementation PD: Imagine Learning Platform Training and Illustrative Math Teach and Learn 2022
- Fundations, Third Grade Level Introduction 2022
- Orton Gillingham Training 2018
- Physical Restraint - Crisis Prevention Intervention 2018
- BPS UDL Academy 2015 - 2016
Timeline
Third Grade General Education Teacher
Richard J. Murphy K-8 School
09.2018 - Current
Inclusion Teacher
Richard J. Murphy K-8 School
09.2016 - 06.2018
Inclusion Teacher
Charles Taylor School
09.2015 - 06.2016
General Education Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2002 - Current
Pathway Program for Moderate Disabilities Licensure & Professional Practice -
Boston Public Schools
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Massachusetts
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