Melissa Baker
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Gilbert Christian School, excelling in multimedia instruction and fostering student engagement. Proven track record in enhancing reading skills and academic performance through individualized learning and teacher collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional classroom management and parent communication, significantly contributing to a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Gilbert Christian School
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed 22-25 student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Reading Interventionist
Gilbert Christian School
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with 25-30 teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Taught reading and phonics to individual and small groups.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
Second Grade Teacher
Gilbert Christian School
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Third Grade Teacher
Gilbert Christian School
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Fifth Grade Paraprofessional/Teacher Trainer
Gilbert Christian School
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Oversaw 30 students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Planned and prepared bibliographies, charts and graphs.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09-2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2016
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Materials sourcing
- Multimedia instruction
- Standardized tests
- Parent communication
- Student engagement
- Diversified instruction
- Teacher collaboration
- Individualized learning
- Student needs assessment
- Individualized instruction
- Classroom management
Certification
- Reading Specialist Certification - Arizona Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certification - Arizona Department of Education.
- Special Education Certification - Arizona Department of Education.
- Certified Teacher (CT) - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Gilbert Christian School
07.2024 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Gilbert Christian School
07.2022 - 05.2024
Second Grade Teacher
Gilbert Christian School
07.2021 - 05.2023
Third Grade Teacher
Gilbert Christian School
07.2020 - 05.2021
Fifth Grade Paraprofessional/Teacher Trainer
Gilbert Christian School
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Reading Specialist Certification - Arizona Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certification - Arizona Department of Education.
- Special Education Certification - Arizona Department of Education.
- Certified Teacher (CT) - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Master of Arts - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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