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Melissa Kline

Old Bethpage

Summary

Dynamic teacher with a strong focus on lesson planning, classroom management, and fostering engaging learning environments. Committed to promoting creativity and safety while adapting to diverse student needs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Woodbury Jewish Center Early Childhood Center
Woodbury, NY
06.2009 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance early childhood learning experiences.
  • Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional development.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and educational progress.
  • Created and fostered STEAM curriculum
  • Coordinated activities that encouraged hands-on learning and creativity among students.

Teacher

Miss Sues Nursery School
Plainview, NY
06.2013 - 08.2015
  • Supervised daily camp activities, ensuring safety and engagement for participants.
  • Maintained accurate records of camper attendance, incident reports, and other necessary documentation per camp policies.
  • Enhanced camper experiences by designing and implementing engaging group activities.
  • Organized daily schedules, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maximizing time efficiency.
  • Strengthened teamwork among campers through cooperative games and group initiatives.
  • Ensured camper safety by closely adhering to established protocols and guidelines during activities.

Assistant Teacher

Mid Island Y JCC
Plainview, NY
06.2006 - 01.2010
  • Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing engaging lesson plans.
  • Supported classroom management by fostering a positive learning environment for students.
  • Adapted instructional materials to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Collaborated with staff to enhance educational programs and student experiences.
  • Facilitated small group activities to enhance children's social and cognitive skills.

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Long Island University
Greenvale, NY
05-2009

Associate of Applied Science - Merchandising

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York (City), NY
05-2009

Master of Science - Human Ecology

State University of New York
Oneonta, NY
05-1998

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Student engagement
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Student-centered learning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Social-emotional learning training

Timeline

Teacher

Miss Sues Nursery School
06.2013 - 08.2015

Teacher

Woodbury Jewish Center Early Childhood Center
06.2009 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Mid Island Y JCC
06.2006 - 01.2010

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Long Island University

Associate of Applied Science - Merchandising

Fashion Institute of Technology

Master of Science - Human Ecology

State University of New York