Melissa Jethu
New York
Summary
Experienced with fostering student engagement and academic growth in middle and elementary school setting. Utilizes dynamic lesson plans to enhance reading and writing skills. Strong understanding of classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Middle School
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated small group discussions to encourage student participation and enhance comprehension skills in English Language Arts.
- Collaborate with content teams to vertically align writing expectations across grades 6–7.
- Strengthen student-family engagement through weekly communication and intervention plans.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with Common Core standards to enhance student understanding of literature.
6th Grade History Teacher
Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy Middle School
01.2025 - Current
- Teach 6th Grade History using inquiry-based practices aligned to NYSED Social Studies Framework.
- Integrate literacy strategies into social studies to support reading and writing across content areas.
- Collaborate with ELA and history teams to ensure interdisciplinary alignment.
- Utilized innovative teaching methods to enhance student understanding of historical concepts.
6th Grade ELA Lead Teacher
Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Assessed student progress through formative evaluations, adjusting teaching methods as needed for improvement.
- Facilitated weekly PLCs to align pacing, assessments, and instructional priorities.
- Partnered with HCZ social services to reduce chronic absenteeism by 25%.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and development.
Special Education ELA Teacher
Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed IEP-aligned literacy supports for 20+ diverse students
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Delivered scaffolds small-group instruction using UDL and ACE/ACECES frameworks.
- Established a safe learning environment where students felt comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions.
Case Worker
Little Flowers Children & Family Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored service plans.
- Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
Education
Master of Arts - Childhood Special Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Lehman College (CUNY)
01.2019
Skills
- Curriculum Design & Alignment
- Data-Driven Instruction
- MTSS & Tiered Intervention
- IEP/504 Compliance
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
- Family & Stakeholder Engagement
- Instructional Technology
- Literary analysis
- I-Ready
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Creative writing
- Teaching strategies
- Pear Deck
- Individualized instruction
- Licensed in New York
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded extra-curricular group focused on writing.
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
Certification
- CST ELA Grades 1–6 (221)
- CST Mathematics Grades 1–6 (222)
- CST Multi-Subject Teachers Arts & Sciences (245)
- EAS – Educating All Students (201)
- Initial Certification: 2025
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Dutch (Conversational)
Teacher For America Alumni
● Taught in NYC public summer school under expert coaching and participated in ongoing professional development including DEI seminars, discussion groups, and content-specific training.
Timeline
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Middle School
01.2025 - Current
6th Grade History Teacher
Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy Middle School
01.2025 - Current
6th Grade ELA Lead Teacher
Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy
01.2023 - 01.2025
Special Education ELA Teacher
Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Case Worker
Little Flowers Children & Family Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Lehman College (CUNY)
Master of Arts - Childhood Special Education
Relay Graduate School of Education