Melissa Francek
Summary
Professional and experienced ELA educator who fosters student engagement and academic growth in a middle school setting. Creates innovative lesson plans that engage students and enhance learning outcomes. Skilled in curriculum planning, student assessment, and classroom management. Valued team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and cultivates positive learning environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Cedarburg School District
08.2002 - Current
- Served as the English Language Arts department leader for ten years, overseeing curriculum development, facilitating professional learning communities, mentoring new teachers, coordinating instructional strategies, and leading data-driven initiatives to improve student achievement.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans to effectively meet state and district ELA standards
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to ensure accessibility for all learners while maintaining rigor and high expectations for achievement
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student assessment results, effectively addressing individual learning needs and improving overall performance
- Provided tier 2 and tier 3 targeted interventions for struggling students by developing support plans based on individual assessment data
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, fostering a respectful and focused classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units of study, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills across subject areas
- Communicated regularly with parents through conferences, newsletters, and progress reports to discuss student progress and address any concerns or challenges
- Led professional development sessions on literacy strategies for fellow educators, enhancing the quality of instruction throughout the school community
- Consistently engaged in in-service training and ongoing professional development to foster continuous growth
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Collaborative leadership
- Curriculum implementation
- Lesson planning expertise
- Differentiates instruction
- Facilitates active student engagement
- Effective classroom management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strong analytical focus
- Excellent communication
- Creative problem solving
Certification
- HMH Into Literature Curriculum
- Professional Learning Communities
- iReady
- Google in the Classroom
- Canvas
- Skyward
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Leveled Literacy Intervention
Timeline
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Cedarburg School District
08.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cardinal Stritch University
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