Melissa Faxon
Bradford ,MA
Summary
Professional educator prepared to excel in early childhood education. Proven ability to nurture young minds, foster development, and create positive learning environment. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in curriculum planning, classroom management, and child-centered teaching methods. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with families and
colleagues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Co-Teacher
Rollins School
08.2021 - Current
- MA Provisional License Prek-2
- Create and maintain a safe learning environment for students.
- Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.
- Planned and implemented lessons from Amplify CKLA, Eureka Math, and Know Atom with a co-teacher.
- Meet with members of the Kindergarten team to collaborate on curriculum planning, testing, and differentiated instruction based on data.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs and interests of all students.
- Led small groups of students during literacy centers time following Science of Reading routines.
Integrated Preschool Long Term Sub
Rollins School
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Modified and implemented lessons from Pre-K for All curriculum for in person and remote learning.
- Used Planbook to organize lesson plans for long-term interim assignments.
- Provided an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Completed progress reports, created goals, and attended IEP meetings, for students with an IEP.
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Rollins School
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Provided one to one instruction for students under the direction of a certified teacher.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers or supervising classroom.
- Worked with students to reinforce the learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Care
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA06-2017
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Leadership Skills
- MAP testing and data
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Parent-teacher communication
- Organization and Efficiency
- Play-based learning
- Computer Proficiency
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- MA Provisional License Prek-2
- WIDA and ACCESS Testing certified
- Science of Reading Course and Coaching (2022-current)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kindergarten Co-Teacher
Rollins School
08.2021 - Current
Integrated Preschool Long Term Sub
Rollins School
02.2021 - 06.2021
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Rollins School
08.2018 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Care
Cambridge College
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