Melissa Oleary
Staten Island
Summary
Educator with a proven track record at the New York City Department of Education, adept at fostering student engagement and building strong relationships. Skilled in classroom management and lesson planning, I effectively differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring all students thrived academically. Committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher -English Language Arts
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2010 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2007 - 09.2010
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Supervisor- Consumer Communications
The Estee Lauder Companies
04.2003 - 03.2007
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous resolution of inquiries and complaints.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education
CUNY- College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Communications
CUNY- College of Staten Island
Staten Island 06-2001
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
Timeline
Teacher -English Language Arts
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2010 - Current
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2007 - 09.2010
Supervisor- Consumer Communications
The Estee Lauder Companies
04.2003 - 03.2007
Master of Science - Secondary Education
CUNY- College of Staten Island
Bachelor of Science - Communications
CUNY- College of Staten Island
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