Melissa Damiano
Teacher
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Passionate and detail-oriented teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Thales Academy
07.2023 - Current
- Proficiently implemented approved curriculum, devised tailored lesson plans, and executed assessments for groups of 20-25 students
- Actively collaborated with colleagues in team meetings, pursued professional development opportunities, and upheld exemplary professional standards
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors
Kindergarten Teacher
Thales Academy
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Implemented approved curriculum (Saxon Math, Reading Mastery), crafted tailored lesson plans, and conducted assessments
- Collaborated with colleagues in team meetings, embraced professional development opportunities, and maintained exemplary professional conduct
- Fostered strong home-school connections and created opportunities for parental involvement within the school community.
Lead Teacher
Learning Care Group
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences
Education
Bachelor's in Psychology -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2017
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Individualized Learning
- Elementary Education
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
- Performance Assessments
- Technology Integration
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- Teaching Certification
- Driver's License
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 04/01/22, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Elementary school classroom management, Proficient, 04/01/22, Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms
- Work motivation, Proficient, 03/01/24, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 03/01/24, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Thales Academy
07.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Thales Academy
08.2020 - 07.2023
Lead Teacher
Learning Care Group
06.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor's in Psychology -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- CPR/First Aid
- Teaching Certification
- Driver's License
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