Melissa Sewall
Bowdoinham,Maine
Summary
High-energy teacher offers knowledge and abilities to new position dedicated to helping all students. Working for 10 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Bowdoinham Community School
08.2021 - Current
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
3rd Grade Teacher
Marcia Buker Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
2nd Grade Teacher
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Ed Tech III
Montello Elementary School
06.2014 - 08.2014
- In science summer program for a 4th grade classroom.
Ed Tech III
Lewiston Regional Technical Center
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Education and Child Development Program - Assisted in High School Tech program teaching students who aspire to become early childhood/elementary teachers.
Education
No Degree - Instructional Design Graduate Certificate
University of Maine
Orono, ME05.2024
BS - Social and Behavioral Sciences
University of Southern Maine Gorham
05.2018
Master of Arts - Education
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05.2015
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Document Coordination
- Materials Sourcing
- Instructional Techniques
- Advanced Technologies
- Arts Integration
- Interactive Media
- Instructional Strategies
- Google Suites
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Digital/Distance Learning (Some LMS)
Certification
- Certified K-8 Teacher - 020 - Maine
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Bowdoinham Community School
08.2021 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Marcia Buker Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2021
2nd Grade Teacher
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
12.2017 - 08.2019
Ed Tech III
Montello Elementary School
06.2014 - 08.2014
Ed Tech III
Lewiston Regional Technical Center
08.2013 - 06.2014
No Degree - Instructional Design Graduate Certificate
University of Maine
BS - Social and Behavioral Sciences
University of Southern Maine Gorham
Master of Arts - Education
University of Southern Maine
Similar Profiles
VaChanta A. SimmsVaChanta A. Simms
Contract Teaching Artist at Carter G. Woodson Elementary, Ariel Elementary Community Academy, James E. McDade Elementary Classical School, James R. Doolittle Elementary SchoolContract Teaching Artist at Carter G. Woodson Elementary, Ariel Elementary Community Academy, James E. McDade Elementary Classical School, James R. Doolittle Elementary School
Abigail KeefeAbigail Keefe
Elementary Long Term Substitute at John F. Kennedy School & Winter Hill Community School, Somerville School DistrictElementary Long Term Substitute at John F. Kennedy School & Winter Hill Community School, Somerville School District
Maegan ClapperMaegan Clapper
Volunteer at Edinburgh Community High School/Middle SchoolVolunteer at Edinburgh Community High School/Middle School
BENJAMIN STONEBRAKERBENJAMIN STONEBRAKER
student teacher at Hopkinton Middle High Schoolstudent teacher at Hopkinton Middle High School
Micah SewallMicah Sewall
Facilities Director at Johnny's Selected SeedsFacilities Director at Johnny's Selected Seeds