Melissa Ikonomou
K-12 Substitute Teacher
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
I have worked with K-12 students for 2.5 years through substituting and an after school program to support student's academic/emotional goals. I am a life-long advocate for equality, first-generation students and a compassionate leader committed to making a meaningful difference in student's lives one day at a time.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Alta Loma School District
08.2025 - Current
- Followed classroom routines/plans to support student environments and maintain teacher schedules while having clear expectations. Supported classrooms of 28-30 students, student needs, and monitored students behavior and feedback to report back to the teacher during the day.
- Kept students on-task using PBIS behavior system and positive reinforcement strategies used by district while maintaining a safe positive environment
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Upland Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- Build a positive and engaging atmosphere, ensuring student safety and success. Collaborated with teachers to share resources and strategies for students that needed it.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and learning. Managed classroom behavior while making sure to build connections with students.
ELO-P Assistant
Explore After School Program (Extended Learning Opportunity Program)
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for instructing and supervising all grades (K-6) students while guiding student engagement/participation in Socio-emotional learning-based activities that build bonding, creating, and thinking. (SEL)
- Performed instructional duties, assisting elementary program coordinators by working with parents/school to address student behaviors while supporting with K-6 student's emotional being and other duties such as homework, reading, and projects.
College Transfer Center Front Desk Receptionist
El Camino College Transfer Center
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Greeted guests at desk in a friendly manner, created college appointments for students planning to transfer, while solving customer issues quickly with Transfer Center's policies and guidelines.
- Supported groups of students and faculty to walk-in/drop-in appointments while assisting faculty/team to develop ideas about university tours and transferring students in preparation for college readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California06.2022
Associate of Arts (AA-T) - Psychology
El Camino College
Torrance, California06.2020
Skills
- Empathy, Creativity, Compassion
- Leadership, Teamwork
- Cultural competency, Inclusivity
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Relationship building with students and staff
- Group instruction
- Lecturing and teaching
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Alta Loma School District
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Upland Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
ELO-P Assistant
Explore After School Program (Extended Learning Opportunity Program)
05.2023 - Current
College Transfer Center Front Desk Receptionist
El Camino College Transfer Center
07.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Associate of Arts (AA-T) - Psychology
El Camino College