Melissa Trappen
TWIN FALLS,ID
Summary
Dedicated elementary teacher of 5 years with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents. Experienced with creating engaging lesson plans to meet the needs of different learning styles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Twin Falls School District - Sawtooth Elementary
06.2022 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for open communication and support.
- Established routines and procedures for effective classroom management.
- Created engaging and meaningful lesson plans aligned to standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
4th Grade Teacher
Twin Falls School District - Perrine Elementary
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
Kindergarten Teacher
Twin Falls School District - Bickel Elementary
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Guest Teacher
Twin Falls School District
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students in grades K to 12th.
- Followed provided lesson plans, classroom rules, and procedures. Additional responsibilities might include bus and lunch duty, impromptu schoolwide activities, making copies, and working with students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2021
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, Idaho05-2008
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Twin Falls School District - Sawtooth Elementary
06.2022 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Twin Falls School District - Perrine Elementary
06.2021 - 06.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Twin Falls School District - Bickel Elementary
10.2020 - 06.2021
Guest Teacher
Twin Falls School District
08.2011 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
College of Southern Idaho
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