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Melissa Horgan

Jefferson Hills,PA

Summary

Adept at curriculum implementation and fostering student engagement, I significantly enhanced learning outcomes at Pittsburgh Public School District. Leveraging classroom instruction skills and a knack for special needs education, I built strong relationships with students and parents, ensuring a cohesive and dynamic learning environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Pittsburgh Public School District
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
05.2000 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

IUP
Indiana, PA
05-2000

Associate of Arts - Education

CCAC
Pittsburgh, PA
05-1997

High School Diploma -

Taylor Allderdice High School
Pittsburgh, PA
06-1995

Masters Equivalency Credits - Elementary Education

Carlow
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Student Engagement
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Group Instruction
  • Special Needs Students

Timeline

Teacher

Pittsburgh Public School District
05.2000 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

IUP

Associate of Arts - Education

CCAC

High School Diploma -

Taylor Allderdice High School

Masters Equivalency Credits - Elementary Education

Carlow
Melissa Horgan