Melissa Stuck
Portage,MI
Summary
Motivated Educator with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Elementary Teacher
Comstock Public Schools
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students by creating a safe and supportive classroom environment.
- Assisted in developing behavior management systems which promoted positive behavior among students.
- Facilitated small group instruction based on individual student's academic needs.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Third Grade Elementary Teacher
Allegan Public Schools
Allegan, MI
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Developed lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
First Grade Lead Teacher
FBR Forest Academy
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Taught students core subjects as well as specials.
- Directed individualized instruction in reading and math to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
Paraprofessional Educator
Kalamazoo Public Schools
Kalamazoo, MI
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Student Teacher
Godwin Heights Public Schools
Wyoming, MI
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Diverse classroom setting.
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI2014
Skills
- Planning & organizing
- Behavior management
- Test preparation
- Progress monitoring
- Relationship building
Certification
- K-8 Teaching Certification
- Fountas and Pinnell and Leveled Literacy Instruction
- Sound Reading Framework Trained
- CHAMPS Trained
- NWEA Educational Assessment Trained
- EBLI Certified
Accomplishments
- Mentor, 2021-2022
- Outstanding People for Education Nominee, 2019, 2022
- WGVU Cool Teacher Award, 2019
- Top 25 MAPSA Charter School Teacher, 2017
Timeline
Third Grade Elementary Teacher
Comstock Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Third Grade Elementary Teacher
Allegan Public Schools
08.2018 - 08.2023
Paraprofessional Educator
Kalamazoo Public Schools
06.2016 - 08.2016
First Grade Lead Teacher
FBR Forest Academy
08.2014 - 06.2018
Student Teacher
Godwin Heights Public Schools
12.2013 - 05.2014
Masters - Educational Leadership
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University
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