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Melissa D Arnesen-Trunzo

Thetford Center

Summary

Dedicated educator with over ten years of teaching experience, ready to put teaching skills into practice and seeking a position in a supportive educational role. Knowledgeable with a good understanding of instructional methods and varying student needs. Strong time-management and problem-solving skills with a strong work ethic. Solid communication and interpersonal skills and dedication to fostering positive learning outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Learning Coach/Long-Term Sub First Grade

Rivendell Interstate School District
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide academic support, motivation, and guidance to student(s) throughout the school year.
  • Interpret and apply written program policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Assist and develop student goals and objectives with the learning team.
  • Implement a developmentally and linguistically appropriate approach to student(s) development and education.
  • Integrated cross-curricular elements into lessons, providing students with a well-rounded education and reinforcing connections between subjects.
  • Supported struggling learners with targeted instruction, resulting in increased academic achievement.

Facilitator

Bright
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Facilitated infant and toddler activity sessions
  • Provided feedback to team members on their performance
  • Developed curriculum activities


Grade 3 Homeroom Co-Teacher

Shanghai United International School
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Taught International Baccalaureate, PYP inquiry to 3rd-grade students
  • Mentored 5th-grade students for their final exhibitions
  • Managed the school Eco-Club and mentored Eco-Warriors
  • Connected SUIS with Shanghai's Service and Sustainability Network.

Grade 2 Homeroom Co-Teacher

Shanghai United International School
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills using International Baccalaureate, PYP models
  • Mentored 5th-grade students for their final exhibitions
  • Developed lesson plans and prepared students and parents for field trips
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

English Language Instructor

Qinghai Normal University
09.2015 - 08.2016
  • Taught English to students from a variety of cultural backgrounds
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for English courses
  • Led extra-curricular activities, such as yoga and feminine hygiene practices

PYP English Teacher

Shanghai Shangde Experimental School
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Co-taught G1 (ages 5-9) using the International Baccalaureate framework (PYP)
  • Created and developed IB/POI yearly curriculum for kindergarten through grade 5
  • Created and managed a Big Brother and Big Sister mentor program for DP (high school) and PYP (elementary school) boarding students.

K1 Teacher

Shanghai Victoria Kindergardens (Gumei)
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Co-taught K1 (ages 3-4) using the International Baccalaureate framework (PYP)
  • Created engaging and interactive lesson plans organized and managed effective group work
  • Organized and managed effective group work

English Teacher

Centro Espiral Mana
01.2012 - 03.2013
  • Led and crafted Teacher Trainer sessions
  • Supported public school teachers in Costa Rica with English teaching techniques and methods for their classrooms
  • Studied and implemented Non-violent communication with students and peers

Au Pair/Volunteer High School English Teacher

Family
02.2011 - 08.2011
  • Provided one-on-one childcare to a 4-month-old girl
  • Volunteer taught at IT Gymnasiet (high school) in Uppsala Sweden.

WWOOF volunteer

Willing Workers On Organic Farms Australia
10.2010 - 01.2011
  • Readied farm equipment for the day's work
  • Fed and watered the animals
  • Planted and harvested crops.

Assistant Language Teacher

Intertalk/Heart Corp
03.2009 - 03.2010
  • Led and created English classes for Japanese elementary school students
  • Communicated with parents of students to promote positive education experience.

English Teacher/Sales Marketer

GEOS Language Institute
08.2008 - 03.2009
  • Taught English to students of all ages
  • Created and implemented marketing campaigns
  • Developed and delivered presentations

Teacher Assistant

Rockefeller University
06.2006 - 08.2008
  • Supported international toddlers 2-3 years old with language and daily activities

Stock Market Portfolio Editor

Value Line, Inc.
05.2005 - 08.2008
  • Proofread and edited stock listening for Value Line's market journal

Personal assistant

Michael Alden Productions
03.2006 - 08.2008
  • Reviewed new scripts
  • Completed secretarial work
  • Managed street-side marketing personal

Teacher assistant

Jericho School District
08.2005 - 03.2006
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Au Pair

Family
07.2004 - 08.2005
  • Looked after children
  • Assisted in basic cleaning

Education

Master's Equivalent - Post Graduate Certificate in Education

University of Sunderland
06.2015

Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

SIT Graduate Institute
12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of Iowa
06.2004

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Zoom/Skype
  • Teaching English as Second Language
  • Curriculum Development
  • Adult/Children Education
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Program Development
  • Tutoring
  • Cross-Cultural Team Building
  • Effectively Managing Multiple Projects

Accomplishments

    Publication:

    Identifying Techniques for Encouraging Compassionate Communication: Supporting Behaviour for International Primary School Students in Shanghai, China

    Creative Education Vol.5 No.15

    08/2014

    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277936423_Identifying_Techniques_for_Encouraging_ Compassionate_Communication_Supporting_Behaviour_for_International_Primary_School_Stud ents_in_Shanghai_China

Certification

CPR/AED Certification - American Heart Association

Expires - June 2025

6 Trauma Courses (90 hours) through NEA

April 2024

Wilderness Emergency Medicine Certificate (Solo)

February, 2024- February, 2026

Level 2a Advanced Course in P4C SAPERE

05/2017

Philosophy 4 Children facilitator certificate

Compassionate Communication for Educators Centro Espiral Mana, Costa Rica

01/2012

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

09/2009

RIE© Introduction to Educaring Course RIE©

04/2022

RIE© Foundations Theory and Observation Course

02/2022

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Norwegian
Elementary
Swedish
Elementary
French
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Learning Coach/Long-Term Sub First Grade

Rivendell Interstate School District
01.2023 - Current

Facilitator

Bright
05.2021 - 10.2022

Grade 3 Homeroom Co-Teacher

Shanghai United International School
08.2018 - 06.2019

Grade 2 Homeroom Co-Teacher

Shanghai United International School
08.2016 - 06.2017

English Language Instructor

Qinghai Normal University
09.2015 - 08.2016

PYP English Teacher

Shanghai Shangde Experimental School
08.2013 - 08.2015

K1 Teacher

Shanghai Victoria Kindergardens (Gumei)
08.2012 - 08.2013

English Teacher

Centro Espiral Mana
01.2012 - 03.2013

Au Pair/Volunteer High School English Teacher

Family
02.2011 - 08.2011

WWOOF volunteer

Willing Workers On Organic Farms Australia
10.2010 - 01.2011

Assistant Language Teacher

Intertalk/Heart Corp
03.2009 - 03.2010

English Teacher/Sales Marketer

GEOS Language Institute
08.2008 - 03.2009

Teacher Assistant

Rockefeller University
06.2006 - 08.2008

Personal assistant

Michael Alden Productions
03.2006 - 08.2008

Teacher assistant

Jericho School District
08.2005 - 03.2006

Stock Market Portfolio Editor

Value Line, Inc.
05.2005 - 08.2008

Au Pair

Family
07.2004 - 08.2005

Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

SIT Graduate Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of Iowa

CPR/AED Certification - American Heart Association

Expires - June 2025

6 Trauma Courses (90 hours) through NEA

April 2024

Wilderness Emergency Medicine Certificate (Solo)

February, 2024- February, 2026

Level 2a Advanced Course in P4C SAPERE

05/2017

Philosophy 4 Children facilitator certificate

Compassionate Communication for Educators Centro Espiral Mana, Costa Rica

01/2012

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

09/2009

RIE© Introduction to Educaring Course RIE©

04/2022

RIE© Foundations Theory and Observation Course

02/2022

Master's Equivalent - Post Graduate Certificate in Education

University of Sunderland
Melissa D Arnesen-Trunzo