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Melissa Stevens

Averill Park,NY

Summary

Dedicated elementary educator with over 10 years of teaching experience in grades 2–3 and diverse K–6 classroom settings. Skilled in literacy instruction, differentiated learning, classroom management, and educational technology integration. Committed to fostering inclusive, engaging learning environments that support academic and social-emotional growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

New Lebanon Central School District
New Lebanon, New York
09.2012 - Current
  • Communicated with parents to address student performance and support individual needs.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies that promoted a supportive and engaging learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
  • Assessed student progress using diverse evaluation methods to inform instructional adjustments.
  • Utilized technology to enhance instruction and student engagement.
  • Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners and literacy development

Summer Reading Program Teacher

New Lebanon Central School District
New Lebanon, New York
07.2018 - Current
  • Deliver targeted literacy interventions and small-group reading instruction
  • Support student reading growth through differentiated and engaging literacy activities

Substitute Teacher

East Greenbush Central School District
East Greenbush, New York
09.2008 - 06.2012
  • Executed lesson plans to engage students across elementary and middle school classrooms
  • Facilitated learning for students with diverse academic and behavioral needs
  • Sustained productive learning environments and ensured instructional continuity

Education

Master of Science - Literacy (B-6)

The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
08-2010

Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education

The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
05-2009

Skills

  • Group instruction
  • Student motivation
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Hands-on learning

Affiliations

  • Tiger Jam Committee
  • Teacher Liaison
  • ELA Committee
  • PTA Member

Timeline

Summer Reading Program Teacher

New Lebanon Central School District
07.2018 - Current

Teacher

New Lebanon Central School District
09.2012 - Current

Substitute Teacher

East Greenbush Central School District
09.2008 - 06.2012

Master of Science - Literacy (B-6)

The College of Saint Rose

Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education

The College of Saint Rose
Melissa Stevens