Melissa Pullano
Vickery,OH
Summary
Highly qualified middle school Math and Science teacher with 10 years of teaching experience. Strengths include behavior management, state aligned lesson planning, and data analysis to drive instruction. Strong belief in creating a positive and respectful classroom environment through building relationships in order to improve student success. Very goal oriented and self reflective to continue growing as an educator.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Teacher
Marshall STEMM Academy
Toledo, OH
07.2020 - Current
- Incorporate STEMM activities into lessons when appropriate, for enhanced engagement and potential career exploration.
- Collaborate with teachers of all grade levels and subjects for optimal learning experiences.
- Selected member of the School Core Team tasked with examining school-wide student discipline data, and developing potential solutions and teacher supports.
- Selected member of Building Committee, advocating for teachers' perspectives in discussions.
- Girls on the Run coach for girls in grades 6-8.
5th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Imagine Clay Middle School
Toledo , OH
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Established school-wide buddy room for students exhibiting behavioral challenges.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
- Member of School Excellence Plan (SEP) Data Committee.
Grades 6-8 Science Teacher
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Lorain, OH
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Led grades 6-8 in the CONCEF Science and Engineering Fair in Cleveland, OH.
- Facilitated school-wide science fair presentations and judging while promoting parental engagement.
- Developed engaging lesson plans utilizing technology, interactive notebooks, and hands-on experiments.
5/6 Math and Science Teacher
Great Expectations Elementary
Toledo, OH
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Administered NWEA testing.
- Created engaging workstations for diverse small-group instruction.
- Used data binders for individual goal setting and progress monitoring.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Teaching
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Education And Human Development
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-2015
Skills
- Classroom management
- Data analysis
- STEM education
- Team collaboration
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
- Effective communication
- Parental/community engagement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
6th Grade Teacher
Marshall STEMM Academy
07.2020 - Current
5th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Imagine Clay Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2020
Grades 6-8 Science Teacher
Lorain Preparatory Academy
08.2016 - 06.2017
5/6 Math and Science Teacher
Great Expectations Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Curriculum And Teaching
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science - Education And Human Development
Bowling Green State University
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