Sandy Melo
Bronx
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on results and data-driven strategies. 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
Living Environment / Hydroponics Teacher
United Charter High School
08.2019 - Current
- Instruct 9th and 10th grade students in key biology concepts aligned with New York State standards
- Manage a classroom of approximately 30 students, fostering a structured and supportive learning environment
- Collaborate with parents to support student progress and address academic or behavioral concerns
- Prepare students for the Living Environment Regents and other required standardized assessments
- Design and implement engaging, innovative instructional activities to boost student motivation and learning outcomes
- Participate in daily professional development sessions with colleagues and school leadership
- Develop and execute effective lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals
- Co-plan with a co-teacher to differentiate instruction and provide accommodations to meet diverse student needs
- Attend professional development workshops at New Visions Headquarters to enhance instructional practices
- Achieved a 69% pass rate on the Living Environment Regents Exam – June 2022
Living Environment Teacher
Metropolitan College Preparatory Academy
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Instruct 9th and 10th grade students in biology, covering key topics aligned with New York State curriculum standards
- Manage classrooms with an average of 25 students, promoting a structured and supportive learning environment
- Communicate consistently with parents to collaborate on strategies for improving student performance
- Prepare students for New York State standardized exams, achieving a 100% pass rate on the Living Environment Regents Exam (January 2020)
- Develop weekly lesson plans that incorporate innovative and engaging activities to boost student motivation and academic success
- Attend daily professional development sessions with colleagues and administrators to enhance teaching strategies and instructional effectiveness
Tutor for After-School Program
Metropolitan College Preparatory Academy
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Supported verbal and written student evaluations, activity planning, and program administration
- Assisted students in grades 6–8 with homework completion and the development of effective study habits
- Provided targeted tutoring in middle school math and English to reinforce academic skills and improve performance
Special Education Living Environment Teacher
The New Life School
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Coordinated the school’s inaugural science fair and guided students in designing and presenting hands-on experiments
- Prepared students for standardized tests required by New York State
- Taught 10th and 11th grade special education students in small group settings, with an average class size of 12
- Designed and implemented engaging, innovative lessons to enhance student motivation and learning outcomes
- Applied targeted behavioral strategies and fostered a collaborative classroom environment, significantly reducing management challenges
- Maintained regular communication with parents to support student progress and develop individualized strategies for academic improvement
- Prepared students for New York State standardized assessments, aligning instruction with state learning standards
- Supervised students in non-classroom settings, ensuring safety and appropriate behavior throughout the school building
Program Coordinator (part-time)
SEBNC
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Planned, coordinated, and led after-school activities focused on personal growth, life skills, and academic enrichment for students in grades 6–8
- Provided mentorship and leadership to middle school participants, fostering a positive and supportive environment
- Contributed to activity planning, program administration, and both verbal and written student evaluations
- Assisted students with homework and study skills to reinforce classroom learning and support academic success
Preschool Teacher
Westfield Child Center
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Taught foundational concepts in math, art, phonics, and other early childhood subjects to students aged 2–4
- Developed lessons aimed at promoting critical thinking, motor skill development, and social-emotional learning
- Managed a classroom of 8–12 children with support from a teacher assistant, maintaining a structured and nurturing environment
Education
Master of Education -
01.2020
Education Administration, Secondary Principal, Elementary Principal
Concordia University
Seward, NEBachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Portuguese Lit & Cult Studies, Sociology & Anthropology
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA01.2014
Skills
- Special Education
- English language learner instruction
- Records Management
- First Aid Certified and CPR Certified
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Classroom instruction
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 69% pass rate on the Living Environment Regents Exam – June 2022
- Achieved a 100% pass rate on the Living Environment Regents Exam – January 2020
- Nominated Program Leader for Atlas, a New Visions platform designed to enhance grading efficiency for educators
- Led professional development sessions to train colleagues on Atlas usage and troubleshoot system errors
- Mentored newly hired teachers, providing guidance on daily responsibilities and coordinating professional development workshop
Languages
Portuguese
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Tutor for After-School Program
Metropolitan College Preparatory Academy
09.2019 - 05.2020
Living Environment / Hydroponics Teacher
United Charter High School
08.2019 - Current
Living Environment Teacher
Metropolitan College Preparatory Academy
08.2018 - 08.2020
Program Coordinator (part-time)
SEBNC
10.2016 - 03.2018
Special Education Living Environment Teacher
The New Life School
10.2015 - 08.2018
Preschool Teacher
Westfield Child Center
09.2014 - 09.2015
Education Administration, Secondary Principal, Elementary Principal
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Portuguese Lit & Cult Studies, Sociology & Anthropology
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Master of Education -
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