Melissa Leiter
Middletown,NY
Summary
Resourceful educator adept at maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and educational technology integration. Successfully enhanced student confidence in mathematics through tailored tutoring, demonstrating a commitment to individual growth and development. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to enhance learning outcomes and manage diverse classroom environments. Committed to fostering student success through innovative teaching strategies and strong interpersonal skills
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pine Bush Central School District
Pine Bush, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by displaying enthusiasm for teaching subjects.
- Implemented rules to manage student behavior effectively.
Event Staff/Server
The Venue at Winding Hills
Montgomery, NY
04.2021 - Current
- Set-up and breakdown of necessary equipment before and after events
- Serviced guests with food and beverage requests in a timely, professional, and friendly manner with extensive knowledge of the menu to assist with any questions
Tutor
Goshen
Goshen, NY
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided one-on-one instruction to fifth grade student in mathematics resulting in more confidence with mathematical processes and skill
Camp Counselor
Deer Mountain Day Camp
Pomona, NY
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being
- Maintains a schedule for camp participants
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Homer Central School District
Homer, NY
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Ability to effectively manage classrooms, adapt to diverse subjects, and teaching styles, and create an engaging and inclusive learning environments
Direct Support Professional
JM Murray
Otisville, NY
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Support individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Assist in realizing their full potential and help them become integrated and engaged in their community
Child Care Worker
Gold's Gym
Middletown, NY
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Supervise and monitor the safety of children, help children keep hygiene, prepare and organize snacks for children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Childhood Education
The State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY12.2024
Humanities -
SUNY Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY05.2022
Advanced Diploma -
Valley Central High School
Montgomery, NY06.2020
Skills
- Work well with others
- Personable
- Outgoing
- Team player
- Problem solver
- Value punctuality
- Organization
- Time management
- Task completion
- Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Google Suite - Docs, Sheets, Sites, Slides
- Canva
Languages
English
Accomplishments
- SUNY Cortland President's List- Spring 2024/Fall 2024
- SUNY Cortland Dean's List- Spring 2023/Fall 2023
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)- Initial Certification- Issued 3/13/2025
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)- Initial Certification- Issued 3/13/2025
Affiliations
- Exploring the outdoors
- Avid traveler
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pine Bush Central School District
03.2025 - Current
Tutor
Goshen
09.2024 - 12.2024
Camp Counselor
Deer Mountain Day Camp
05.2024 - 08.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Homer Central School District
10.2023 - 05.2024
Event Staff/Server
The Venue at Winding Hills
04.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
JM Murray
10.2020 - 06.2022
Child Care Worker
Gold's Gym
11.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Childhood Education
The State University of New York at Cortland
Humanities -
SUNY Orange County Community College
Advanced Diploma -
Valley Central High School
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