Melissa Wiles
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Roosevelt School District
07.2013 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on classroom management techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2011
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Creative problem-solving
Worked as Gifted Coordinator at school site for 6 years.
Worked with other coordinators in the district in order to collaborate for instruction to help guide student success. Administered the gifted testing through the CogAT system three times a year. Communicated with classroom teachers and parents to help encourage enrichment both in and out of the classroom setting.
Timeline
Teacher
Roosevelt School District
07.2013 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
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