Melissa Ross
DURANT,OK
Summary
Friendly and energetic teacher with 12 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic, and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Teacher
Little Arrows Child Development Center
Durant, OK
09.2018 - 2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social and emotional development.
- Implemented daily activities enhancing cognitive and motor skills in early learners.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's developmental milestones and educational goals.
- Assessed student progress, adapting instruction to meet individual needs effectively.
- Integrated technology into lessons, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for effective classroom management strategies.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kiowa High School
Kiowa, OKSkills
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Student engagement
Parent-teacher communication
Relationship building
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Student engagement
Parent-teacher communication
Student-centered learning
Child development
Student assessment
Learning strategies
Social-emotional learning training
Student evaluations
Certification
CDA - infant/toddler
Timeline
Teacher
Little Arrows Child Development Center
09.2018 - 2026
High School Diploma -
Kiowa High School