Melisssa O'Donnell
Marlton,NJ
Summary
Dedicated kindergarten teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction and early childhood development, fostering student engagement and positive behavior in a nurturing environment.
Experienced with creating engaging lesson plans tailored to young learners' needs and abilities. Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices that ensure solid foundation for student growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Princeton Public Schools - Littlebrook Elementary School
Princeton, NJ
09.1997 - Current
Nurture our youngest learners as they navigate their first year in a historically high-achieving public elementary school.
Created a nurturing classroom environment promoting social-emotional growth and positive behavior reinforcement.
Design and execute instructional activities incorporating storytelling, songs, structured games, outdoor activities, art, and music to promote cognitive and social development in young learners.
Maintain open lines of communication with parents and provide feedback regarding academic, social and emotional progress of their child.
Incorporate highly impactful curriculum programs into a full day kindergarten experience, while being thoughtfully aware of student engagement and stamina.
Utilize IMSE (Institute for Multi-Sensory Education) program
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Rider University
Trenton, NJ12.1996
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
Certification
Orton Gillingham Teacher Training Program, Farleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ - May 2006
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Princeton Public Schools - Littlebrook Elementary School
09.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Rider University