Melissa McZorn
Newark,N.J.
Summary
To obtain a Parent Board Representative position with the Marion P. Thomas Charter Schools to collaboratively support district leaders, strengthen school-family partnership, and contribute informed perspectives to help enhance student achievement, and inclusive learning environments for all.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher, Grades 2-3
George Washington Carver School
Newark, N.J., USA
04.2022 - Current
- Provide effective and engaging instruction to students using district approved curriculums to master standards.
- Provide rigorous and differentiated lessons to meet the needs of the various learners in the classroom.
- Apply effective teaching practices to show student growth in core content subject areas using quality rigorous assessments.
- Incorporate and infuse data and technology into lessons to help drive instruction and student achievement.
- Incorporate strategies such as visual aids and simplified language to help support English Language Learners students.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-5
Mildred Barry Garvin School
East Orange, N.J., USA
09.2014 - 03.2022
- Fostered a creative and supportive learning classroom environment for all students.
- Expanded students' learning capabilities in various grade levels and core content subject areas.
- Demonstrated the Danielson Framework Model for Effective Teaching in core content subject areas.
- Set high individual student expectations and provided quality instruction that helped students meet their individual academic expectations.
- Provided modifications and accommodations to students with Individual Education Plans and 504 plans to help ensure their academic achievement and success.
Elementary Teacher, Grade 2- Maternity Replacement
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
Irvington, N.J., USA
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Created meaningful and captivating lessons for students in all subject areas.
- Facilitated and monitored various learning groups which enabled students to learn and succeed at their current level and pace.
- Kept regular up to date records and anecdotal notes on each individual student.
Teacher Assistant- Special Education Grades 3-5: Self Contained
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary School
East Orange, N.J., USA
01.2007 - 09.2011
- Provided sufficient support to classified Emotionally Disturbed I.E.P. students in a self-contained setting.
- Retaught daily lesson to students for further clarification after whole group lesson was provided by classroom teacher.
- Ensured that the classroom was stocked daily with the necessary materials and supplies needed for a smooth and effective learning day.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematical Science
Kean University
Union, N.J.01.2006
Skills
- Improve overall student performance
- Create engaging student centered lessons aligned to NJSLS
- Set high expectations for students behaviors and achievement
- Analyze student data to inform instruction
- Utilize formative and summative assessments
- Infuse technology into daily lessons
- Collaborate with parents, guardians, and colleagues
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Month, George Washington Carver School, Newark, N.J., (09/2022)
- Presenter at the NJEA Teachers Convention, Atlantic City, N.J. (2019 & 2023)
- Member of the P.E.A.C.E. & P.B.I.S. School Committees, George Washington Carver, Newark, N.J., (2023-Present)
- Founder & CEO of Majestic Minds LLC Tutoring Company, (2020-Present)
- Creator of Garvin's Math Enrichment After School Program for Grade 1, Mildred Barry Garvin School, East Orange, N.J. (2017)
Awards
Receiver of the Academic Achievement Award, for Student Academic Growth Achievement in Mathematics on Renaissance Testing, Mildred Barry Garvin School, East Orange, N.J., (2017)
Affiliations
Charter Member of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Bergen County Chapter, (2024)
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, Grades 2-3
George Washington Carver School
04.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-5
Mildred Barry Garvin School
09.2014 - 03.2022
Elementary Teacher, Grade 2- Maternity Replacement
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
09.2011 - 06.2012
Teacher Assistant- Special Education Grades 3-5: Self Contained
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary School
01.2007 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematical Science
Kean University