Melissa Littesrt
Edwardsville,IL
Summary
A dynamic individual with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. A self-starter, goal oriented, hardworking and able to handle stress. Have excellent interpersonal skills and find it easy to build and maintain good working relationships as well as influence and motivate people. A reliable, organized, attentive to detail and always striving to be professional in both appearance and approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
St. Boniface Catholic School
08.2012 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, ILSkills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with parents, administration and staff in a friendly and professional manner with a goal to foster a sense of trust and community
- Formed cooperative partnerships with parents to develop strategies to provide both academic and social success within the classroom
- Diffused and analyzed tense situations with an understanding of the root of a problem and worked with others to resolve problems effectively and creatively
- Implemented fair and positive behavior management strategies to provide a safe and positive learning environment in the school setting
- Effectively managed a fast paced classroom to maintain daily learning schedules utilizing quick transitions within the classroom and building
- Demonstrated proficiency in multitasking and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines in both school curriculum and calendar
- Maintained grading records, lesson plans, and schedules for classroom of thirty students
- Flexible and adjustable in unexpected and changing circumstances to provide learning due to illness, pandemic and weather related school closure
- Planned and taught tailored lessons to meet individual student needs and adjusted teaching methods based on student responses and interests
- Familiar and competent in using Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Google Drive, Docs and Slides Utilized on a daily basis for lesson planning, instruction and organization
- Able to quickly learn and implement new digital tools and platforms Learned a variety of technology related tools including Zoom to effectively teach during the pandemic
Interpersonal Communication
Effective Problem Solving
Time Management and Organization
Flexibility and Adaptability
Computer Skills
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
St. Boniface Catholic School
08.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
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