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Teressa Massedge

Stratford,CT

Summary

Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Read School
Bridgeport, CT
08.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
  • Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.

Nanny

.
., CT
08.2009 - 07.2025
  • Researched new places or activities that would be interesting and beneficial for the kids.
  • Maintained discipline in accordance with parents' instructions while being sensitive to each child’s individual needs.
  • Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.
  • Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.

Preschool Teacher

The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Monroe, CT
07.2016 - 02.2020
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
  • Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
  • Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
  • Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development An Family Studies

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Skills

  • Bubbly, cheerful and energetic
  • Trustworthy & Reliable
  • First aid &CPR CERT
  • Patience and tact

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Read School
08.2020 - Current

Preschool Teacher

The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
07.2016 - 02.2020

Nanny

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08.2009 - 07.2025

Master of Arts - Education

Sacred Heart University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development An Family Studies

University of Connecticut