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MELISSA GUILD

Trumbull,US

Summary

I have enhanced teacher effectiveness and student outcomes through targeted interventions and professional development. My collaborative role in school leadership and expertise in technology integration reflect a commitment to educational excellence.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Multicultural Magnet School
08.2024 - Current
  • Building positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Collaborating with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Delivering engaging lessons by implementing district curriculum and using data to drive instruction.
  • Implementing differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.

K-3 Literacy Lead Teacher

Barnum School
08.2022 - Current
  • Mentored colleagues to apply research-based interventions that target essential components of effective literacy instruction.
  • Continuously refined instructional practices and facilitated professional development opportunities for the Science of Reading and best practices.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends and provide differentiated supports.


School Leadership Team Member

Barnum School
06.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated to develop systems of management in areas of Academics, Attendance, PBIS, MTSS, Parent Engagement, and Teacher Support.
  • Organized and distributed educational materials and curriculum.
  • Chaired Sunshine Committee, delegated roles and responsibilities, and drafted bylaws.

Kindergarten Teacher

Barnum School
08.2015 - Current
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet evolving educational standards and best practices, ensuring high-quality education.
  • Utilizing data to track students and make instructional decisions.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior supports along with appropriate logical consequences.

First Grade Bilingual Teacher

Barnum School
08.2008 - 06.2015
  • Demonstrated bilingual teaching proficiency.
  • Created an inclusive environment using Multilingual Learning Strategies.
  • Utilized technology to enhance learning outcomes.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Mass. College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA
06.2013

Master of Science (M.S.) - Elementary Education

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
05.2006

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Early Childhood/Elementary Education

Baruch College
New York, NY
05.1999

Skills

  • Bilingual: English/Spanish
  • Technology: MS Office, Google Workspace, ParentSquare, PowerSchool, Promethean
  • Literacy: Science of Reading, Wonders, DIBELS, Lexia, Hartcourt, Fundations
  • Math: Into Math, Ready Math, Saxon, Singapore
  • Science: HMH, Fusion, FOSS
  • SEL: Move This World, The Ruler Method, Positive Behavior Supports, Restorative Practice

Certification

  • CT State Professional Educator in Elementary Education (013)
  • CT State Mentoring Certification

Awards

Superintendent's Recognition Award (2022), Teacher of the Month Award (February, 2012), Who's Who Among America's Teachers Award (2006)

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Multicultural Magnet School
08.2024 - Current

K-3 Literacy Lead Teacher

Barnum School
08.2022 - Current

School Leadership Team Member

Barnum School
06.2022 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Barnum School
08.2015 - Current

First Grade Bilingual Teacher

Barnum School
08.2008 - 06.2015

Master of Science (M.S.) - Elementary Education

University of Bridgeport

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Early Childhood/Elementary Education

Baruch College

Master of Science - Education

Mass. College of Liberal Arts

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