Elementary educator and doctoral candidate offers knowledge and abilities dedicated to helping students enhance their individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Hi, I’m
Melissa Olexa
Elementary Education Teacher
Wentzville,Missouri
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
Work History
St Patrick's SchoolWentzville, MO
Second Grade Teacher
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Created welcoming classroom atmospheres by establishing clear expectations and routines, to promote sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with learning resource team to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Collaborated with administrators and learning consultant to develop training program for instructional assistants to implement reading intervention for tier 2 students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, leading to increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
- Differentiated instruction to meet unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access curriculum successfully.
Assumption Catholic SchoolO'Fallon, MO
Fourth Grade Teacher
05.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Created and implemented standards-based lessons, enriched in Catholic faith, and driven to meet Archdiocesan expectations.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation by 60% among students.
- Incorporated diverse instructional strategies, accommodating different learning styles and needs within classroom learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive learning communities
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to meet diverse needs of each learner, ensuring academic growth across all ability levels.
St Patrick's SchoolTerre Haute, IN
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
06.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Fulfilled differentiation needs for exceptional students and below-average learners while teaching whole and small group lessons.
- Increased student engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, leading to higher levels of understanding and retention.
- Fostered strong relationships with students and their families through home visits, conferences, and community events, cultivating supportive educational networks.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education, continuously improving teaching methods.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework receiving 85% or higher academically.
- Contributed to positive school cultures by actively participating in staff meetings, committees, and extracurricular activities.
- Enhanced students' reading comprehension by incorporating engaging literature and targeted discussion questions.
Education
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
Ed.D. from Curriculum And Instruction Special Education
02.2022 - 04.2024
University Overview
- 3.88 GPA
- Kappa Delta Pi Member
- Capstone Project: Recommendations for Improving Inclusive Instructional Practices at St. Patrick's School
Western Governors UniversityIndianapolis
Master of Arts from Elemenatry Education
06.2016 - 11.2018
University Overview
- Thesis: Flexible Seating: Increasing Opportunities for Inclusive Education
DeVry UniversityChicago, Il
Bachelor of Arts from Technical Management
09.2014 - 05.2016
University Overview
Skills
Standardized tests
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Missouri State Professional Educator's License, 8/2024
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- International Honor Society in Education-KDP, 11/2021, Present, Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society that fosters excellence in education and promotes fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. KDP only accepts the top 20% of those entering the education field.
- The National Honor Society of Leadership Success, 10/2021, Present, The most significant leadership honor society, NSLS, chooses those students who show exemplary leadership potential.
References
References
- Please contact me for references
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
St Patrick's School
06.2022 - Current
Liberty University
Ed.D. from Curriculum And Instruction Special Education
02.2022 - 04.2024
Fourth Grade Teacher
Assumption Catholic School
05.2021 - 06.2022
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
St Patrick's School
06.2018 - 06.2020
Western Governors University
Master of Arts from Elemenatry Education
06.2016 - 11.2018
DeVry University
Bachelor of Arts from Technical Management
09.2014 - 05.2016
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