Microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint)
Melissa Ramirez
Teacher
Macungie,Pa
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 12-years of background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instructional Support Teacher
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Allentown, PA
11.2021 - Current
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Swain School
Allentown, Pa
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
Crossroads Mentor
Center For Humanistic Change
Allentown, PA
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Applied superior negotiation, communication and conflict management skills to facilitate effective discussions.
- Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Instructional Support Teacher
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School
Bethlehem, Pa
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Break-down/organize/explain content knowledge to gain subject understanding
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Education
Bachelor Degree of Science - Major-Elementary Education, Minor- Psychology
Cedar Crest College
08.2002 - 01.2011
Student Teaching
Lehigh Parkway, Elementary School
Allentown, PA 08.2010 - 10.2010
Student Teaching
Whitehall Coplay Middle School
Whitehall-Coply 10.2010 - 12.2010
Skills
Individual and group instruction
Teacher collaboration
Evidence-based programs
Student inclusion
Grading assignments
Mentoring students
Classroom management
Teaching pedagogy
Behavior Management
Student and parent relations
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with teacher to improve Language Arts and Math scores on standardized tests.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Coordinated with lead teacher to create age-appropriate lesson plans for students with special needs.
- Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill and intellectual developments.
Software
Google Drive (Docs, sheets, slides)
Email (mail merge, filters, folders, rules)
Online assessment and instruction programs (SeeSaw, i-ready)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every day of our lives we are on the verge of making those changes that would make all the difference.
Mignon McLaughlin
Timeline
Instructional Support Teacher
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
11.2021 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Swain School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Crossroads Mentor
Center For Humanistic Change
04.2017 - 06.2019
Instructional Support Teacher
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School
02.2015 - 06.2018
Student Teaching
Whitehall Coplay Middle School
10.2010 - 12.2010
Student Teaching
Lehigh Parkway, Elementary School
08.2010 - 10.2010
Bachelor Degree of Science - Major-Elementary Education, Minor- Psychology
Cedar Crest College
08.2002 - 01.2011