Melissa Mejia
Waterloo
Summary
Experienced with developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles. Utilizes creative instructional strategies to engage students and foster love for science, math and literature. Knowledge of classroom management techniques that promote respectful and productive learning environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
George Washington Carver Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Developed interactive lesson plans incorporating multimedia content to enhance student engagement in the learning process.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent reinforcement of rules and consequences, promoting a respectful learning environment.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers within the school community, offering guidance on curriculum planning and instructional strategies.
- Communicated with parents regularly through newsletters, conferences, and progress reports to keep them informed about their child's academic performance and achievements.
Elementary School Teacher
Proximity Learning Inc.
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Virtually teaching 6th grade ELA and Science. I'm developing students academic and interpersonal skills through Social Studies and English Language Arts. The course is being implemented in accordance with the school approved curriculum. It is important to employ teaching strategies that emphasize student involvement.
Summer School Teacher
Proximity Learning Inc.
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Virtually taught for Bellwood School District 88, 4th grade summer remedial school program. I developed and implemented a language arts curriculum that included grammar, composition among other units. Maintained up-to-date records and provided necessary documentation of students work.
Tutor
Club X University
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Tutored virtually, students from New York City Public Schools. Taught both ELA and Math for grades 2-6. Created individualized plans per student in order to support NY curriculum concepts to complete standard mastery level. Used Mosaic by ACT, among other platform to track students progress. Created content to suit the learning style of each student.
Elementary School Teacher
Proximity Learning Inc.
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Virtually taught 2nd and 3rd grade math. Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussion and student centered learning. Used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understand of the learning styles and needs of individual students.
Spanish Teacher
Proximity Learning Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Virtually taught 6th grade Spanish for the district of Milwaukee Public Schools. Used multiple online resources to maintain a total of over 90+ students engaged. I developed language appropriate level lessons for my students. Monitored and tracked students progress using the system of Illustrate and Canvas. Collaborated with my teachers assistant to create individualized support for each student on a regular basis.
3K Lead Teacher
All My Children
08.2021 - 12.2022
- As a preschool teacher responsible for 15 students, I developed a careful and creative curriculum suitable for this age group. Used a variety of storytelling, educational play, and a variety of mediums to teach young children. Guided children to develop social emotional skills. Communicated with parents regularly to understand the children background, psyche, progress and concerns. Utilized administration, peer and parents feedback to improve practice.
Substitute Teacher
Our Lady of Victory
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Field Work Observer III
Patrick Hendry Preparatory School
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Curated and implemented English language arts and math lessons for a class of 16 kindergartners alongside cooperating teacher using educational technologies to create effective learning environment for a blended learning setting.
- Conducted small group and whole group lessons.
Resident Assistant
SUNY New Paltz
08.2019 - 05.2020
Activity Coordinator
Zuma Education
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Planned educational activities for international high school students. They practiced their English language skills while simultaneously navigating the city.
Fieldwork
Platekill Elementary School
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Co-planned English language arts and math lessons.
- Taught small groups of 3-4 sixth grade students in Zoom breakrooms to further support student concept comprehension.
Tutor
Numeracy Club
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Created and implemented STEM related activities for students in second and third grade to promote inquiry based, critical thinking that inspires intellectual curiosity.
Student Teaching Practicum
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with lead teacher to plan developmentally appropriate activities for Kindergartners using Montessori philosophy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
State University of New Paltz
New Paltz, NYBachelor of Science - Spanish Language & Linguistics ESL/ENL K
State University of New York - Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NYAssociate - Early Childhood Education
State University of New York - Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NYSkills
- Virtual Teaching
- Conflict Management
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Sales
- Customer service
- Individualized support
- Group leadership
- Problem resolution
- Lesson planning
Certification
- New York State Initial Certification in Early Childhood Education Birth - 2nd grade, pending
- New York State Initial Certification in Childhood Education 1-6, 2027
- Iowa State Initial License in Education - Pk- Kindergarten, 2025
- Iowa State Initial License in Education - K - 6, 2025
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
George Washington Carver Academy
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Proximity Learning Inc.
09.2022 - 01.2024
Summer School Teacher
Proximity Learning Inc.
07.2022 - 09.2022
Elementary School Teacher
Proximity Learning Inc.
04.2022 - 06.2022
Tutor
Club X University
01.2022 - 09.2022
Spanish Teacher
Proximity Learning Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2022
3K Lead Teacher
All My Children
08.2021 - 12.2022
Substitute Teacher
Our Lady of Victory
01.2021 - 09.2021
Field Work Observer III
Patrick Hendry Preparatory School
03.2020 - 05.2020
Fieldwork
Platekill Elementary School
09.2019 - 11.2019
Resident Assistant
SUNY New Paltz
08.2019 - 05.2020
Tutor
Numeracy Club
03.2019 - 05.2019
Activity Coordinator
Zuma Education
05.2018 - 03.2020
Student Teaching Practicum
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
03.2017 - 05.2017
Associate - Early Childhood Education
State University of New York - Cobleskill
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
State University of New Paltz
Bachelor of Science - Spanish Language & Linguistics ESL/ENL K
State University of New York - Stony Brook
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