Melissa Marlene Silva
**** ***** **** ? Macungie, PA 18062 ? Phone: 610-***-**** ? Email:
******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Teaching Position that will enable me to utilize my
expertise, knowledge, and experience in teaching a diverse group of
students.
STRENGTHS
. Enthusiastic
. Willing to go above and beyond expectations
. Quick learner
. Cooperative team player with a good work ethic
WORK EXPERIENCE
Elkin Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA
September 2009 - Present
Bilingual/ELL Elementary Teacher
. Teach major core subjects in English and Spanish in a culturally
diverse urban setting
. Experience teaching various levels of English Language Learners
(Levels 1-5) and differentiating lessons and assessments based on
students' levels
. Plan and implement differentiated lessons to meet the Pennsylvania
State Standards addressing the needs of students at various levels
of proficiency
. Teach students with special needs in an inclusion setting
. Provided professional development for teachers on the science
curriculum and integrating science into literacy in the classroom
Stetson Middle School, Philadelphia, PA
June 2009 - July 2009
Student Teacher - Philadelphia Teaching Fellows
. Taught summer school to at-risk sixth graders in an urban setting
. Differentiated instruction for students based on their reading and
math abilities
. Conducted group/individual reading and math activities
EDUCATION
Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV, Grove City, PA
May 2011
ESL Program Specialist Certificate
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
August 2010
Elementary Education, Instructional I Teaching Certificate K-6
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
August 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and Public Relations
Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, CR
July 2004
Study Abroad
Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
January 2002
Study Abroad through Pennsylvania State University