Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Melissa Fink

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dynamic educator known for implementing critical thinking strategies and interactive teaching methods. Experienced in managing classroom behavior and utilizing assessments to inform lesson planning, aiming to drive student success and engagement.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Widefield School District 3
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2013 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs in the classroom.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student achievement through effective communication.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Facilitated weekly agenda based meetings with colleagues to discuss students

Teacher

Hot Springs School District 14-J
Hot Springs, MT
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Facilitated collaborative projects that fostered teamwork and critical thinking among students.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT
05-2010

Skills

  • Classroom instruction
  • Growth mindset
  • Collaborative learning
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Parent-teacher communication

Timeline

Teacher

Widefield School District 3
08.2013 - Current

Teacher

Hot Springs School District 14-J
08.2010 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Rocky Mountain College
Melissa Fink