Steven Messina

Taught English 1, English 2, English 3 • Produced, reviewed, and revised English 1, English 2, and English 3 curricula (lesson plans, slide shows, homework assignments, materials, etc.) on a daily basis. • Tracked and managed anecdotal and empirical data for 90-100 students per semester. • Created individualized supports and structures for students in response to data analysis on a quarter-by-quarter basis. • Communicated daily with parents and students and assisted parents/students in navigating school expectations and culture. • Collaborated with teaching partners, department partners, school social workers/mental health department, and administration in the creation of classroom best practice procedures in response to student needs.

Taught English 1, English 2, English 3, and English 3 Honors (sometimes simultaneously) over the course of 4.5 years. • Earned a "Teacher Excellence Award" for both the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years based on internal Admin observation. • Produced, reviewed, and revised English 1, English 2, English 3, and English 3 Honors curricula (lesson plans, slide shows, homework assignments, materials, etc.) on a daily basis. • Tracked and managed anecdotal and empirical data for 40 - 80 students per semester. • Created individualized supports and structures for students in response to data analysis on a quarter-by-quarter basis. • Communicated daily with parents and students and assisted parents/students in navigating school expectations and culture. • Collaborated with teaching partners, department partners, school social workers/mental health department, and administration in the creation of classroom best practice procedures in response to student needs.

Developed and executed extended learning time schedule for a caseload of 15+ students with targeted support in English and math. • Created individualized English & math worksheets for students with differentiated needs. • Supervised 15-30 students during after-school activities including homework help, low-organizational games, and parent-student interaction. •Created and deployed an after-school athletics club promoting teamwork, communication, and physical fitness. • Facilitated parent-school interaction in events such as school fairs, food drives, honor roll celebrations, and student holiday parties. •Assisted in school playground builds and local park cleanups utilizing student volunteers.

Conducted small group and individualized instruction in a differentiated learning environment to best meet the needs and expectations of each student. • Collected and utilized student data from bi-weekly assessments to tailor-fit in class instruction and daily learning objectives. • Organized and executed after school extended learning time sessions. •Participated in ongoing professional development training. • Participated in IEP student intervention conferences and reviews.