Melissa Lepore
Oxford,CT
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly individual enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE
NAUGATUCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2024 - Current
- Left detailed notes to notify classroom teachers of student progress
- Modeled collaboration, communication and problem solving to help students overcome challenges
- Upheld school discipline standards for individual students and entire classroom
- Presented absent teacher's planned lessons using course materials
- Collaborated with other teachers to share resources and strategies
- Reported any issues or concerns to school administration promptly
- Maintained positive learning environment for students.
STUDENT TEACHER
NAUGATUCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Learned how to manage classroom records and student assessments
- Delivered successful instruction by assisting classroom teacher with daily preparations
- Set instructional and learning goals for classroom lessons
- Fostered positive learning environment to help students feel comfortable asking questions
- Monitored student performance closely using formative assessments throughout each unit of study
- Communicated regularly with lead teacher regarding student progress, areas of improvement needed, or potential issues that arose.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTERN
NAUGATUCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with internal employees and students
- Offered additional support and tutoring to assist struggling students
- Provided support to students during class activities and group projects
- Observed classroom management techniques and discipline strategies employed by lead teacher.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
STRONG START EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Helped children achieve developmentally-appropriate milestones by maintaining supportive and learning-focused classroom environment
- Collaborated effectively with preschool team members to offer children diverse learning opportunities, ample playtime, and caring environments critical to early childhood success
- Protected children from avoidable injuries through effective management of classroom and outside activities
- Enhanced learning of color recognition and numbers with visually engaging class activities
- Assisted families with children's transitions from preschool to kindergarten.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
THE EDUCATION CENTER
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Helped children achieve developmentally-appropriate milestones by maintaining supportive and learning-focused classroom environment
- Collaborated effectively with preschool team members to offer children diverse learning opportunities, ample playtime, and caring environments critical to early childhood success
- Protected children from avoidable injuries through effective management of classroom and outside activities
- Covered daily duties of Community Education Site Coordinator, if absent
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, goals, and areas for improvement
- Encouraged open communication with parents about their child's growth and development
- Tracked and informed parents of children's developmental progress.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, CT08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Child Studies
Charter Oak State College
NEW BRITAIN, CT12.2019
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT05.2017
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Adaptability
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Google Classroom
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Student Records Management
Timeline
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE
NAUGATUCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2024 - Current
STUDENT TEACHER
NAUGATUCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2023 - 12.2023
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTERN
NAUGATUCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2022 - 06.2023
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
STRONG START EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION
08.2020 - 08.2022
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
THE EDUCATION CENTER
08.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Science - Child Studies
Charter Oak State College
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Naugatuck Valley Community College
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