Melissa Timmen

• Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
• Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
• Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.

• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
• Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
• Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
• Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
• Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
• Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
• Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
• Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.

• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
• Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
• Taught 9th grade English, ELD 7th-8th grade Science, AP Grammar 11th-12th grade

Taught World Literature, Literature into Film, English II,

Grades 9,10,11,12

• Student Courses taught: English 9 and 10, Reading Intervention, grades 9 - 12.
• Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.

• Taught grades K-12 conversational English and Grammar.
• Taught TOEFL Test Prep.