Melissa Pokorny
Lake in the Hills,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable education professional with strong background in fostering engaging and inclusive learning environment for 4th and 5th grade students. Successfully integrated innovative teaching methods to enhance student comprehension and retention. Demonstrated effective classroom management and personalized instructional strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1:1 Paraprofessional
Huntley School District 158
09.2024 - Current
- Assist student with special needs throughout the day with academics and daily school routine.
- Support the student in following a strict schedule and maintaining his safety while school is in session.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Consistent observation throughout the day in assessing needs, structure, and communication to adjust when necessary for student and teacher needs.
4th and 5th grade Teacher
Lake Villa School District 41
08.2006 - 06.2021
- Encouraged student learning by establishing clear classroom plans for 20-30 students in all subject areas.
- Created trimester student progress reports and reviewed successes and opportunities during parent/teacher conferences.
- Maintained an organized and safe learning culture in the classroom.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with parents to involve families in their child’s education.
- Provided after-school tutoring sessions for students who needed additional support or enrichment opportunities in specific subjects.
- Developed lesson plans that aligned with district standards.
- Collaborated with team weekly to plan for all academic areas.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom.
- Immediately pivoted to E-Learning and excelled at hybrid classroom lesson plans to align with CDC COVID-19 guidelines.
- Served on the leadership committee that created the mission and focus of the school.
Education
Professional Development Program
University of La Verne
08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
05.2005
Associate of Science - General Education
College of DuPage
12.2002
Skills
- Behavior management
- Proficient multitasking
- Individualized support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Social skills development
- Growth mindset
- Instructional strategies
- Peer mentoring
- Analytical problem-solving
Certification
- Professional Educator License (Self Contained General Education) 6/2005-6/2030
Timeline
1:1 Paraprofessional
Huntley School District 158
09.2024 - Current
4th and 5th grade Teacher
Lake Villa School District 41
08.2006 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Associate of Science - General Education
College of DuPage
Professional Development Program
University of La Verne
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