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Melissa Flanagan

NEWPORT,NH

Summary

Dynamic Kindergarten Teacher with a proven track record at Bluff Elementary, adept in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Successfully fostered a safe, inclusive environment while enhancing student learning through engaging lesson plans and strong relationship building with families and staff. Committed to ongoing professional development to elevate educational practices.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Bluff Elementary
Claremont, NH
08.2014 - Current
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.

  • Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
  • Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
  • Organized educational activities that promote social and emotional development.
  • Assessed student learning through observations and informal assessments.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to support diverse learning needs.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.

Kindergarten Teacher

Bishop Elementary
Englewood, Colorado
12.2003 - 05.2014
  • Assessed student learning through observations and informal assessments.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to support diverse learning needs.
  • Created a safe and inclusive classroom atmosphere for all students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
  • Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
  • Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
  • Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Rivier University
Nashua, NH
05-2000

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of New Hampshire
NH
05-1997

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Professional development
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Educational activity organization
  • Relationship building

Professional Development

  • Leadership Team
  • LETRS
  • Fundations
  • Heggerty
  • SmartBoard

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Bluff Elementary
08.2014 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Bishop Elementary
12.2003 - 05.2014

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Rivier University

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of New Hampshire