Melinda Clemmons

Teacher with *th year certification

Madison, CT 06443

adrifj@r.postjobfree.com

203-***-****

I would like to obtain a position that will provide me with opportunities to utilize and expand my knowledge and skills.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Teacher

English Language Arts - New Haven, CT

August 2017 to August 2018

7th grade ELA and History teacher at a Jesuit 5-8 school, Saint Martin de Porres Academy. Teacher

Troup School - New Haven, CT

March 2001 to April 2012

I began as a 5th grade teacher in all subjects. I was a 6th grade Language Arts teacher for several years. As the school changed from a 5-8 to k-8, I became a 3rd grade teacher. We were a science magnet therefore, many lessons were science focused. My focus was mainly in Reading and Writing incorporating science topics as often as possible. Teacher

Maritime Magic, Norwalk Board of Education - Norwalk, CT June 2000 to July 2000

Prepare and implement lessons pertaining to the Long Island Sound habitat and life forms for Third and Fourth grade students.

~Devise activities to encourage exploration of multiculturalism, diversity, creativity, and their individual talents while learning about the ocean.

~Plan field trips to Maritime Aquarium, OpSail, and several local beaches. Long Term Substitute Teacher

- Robert H. Brown Middle School - Madison, CT

January 2000 to March 2000

My many years of musical training gave me the wonderful opportunity to substitute for the Orchestra Director at Brown Middle School.

~Select, instruct and conduct several string and full orchestra pieces in preparation for the spring concert.

~Taught small group lessons to all the string, wind and brass students.

~ Assisted in planning field trips to Broadway and Rye Playland.

~ graciously accepted the invitation to conduct the Brandenburg Symphonia #3 in May 2000. Intern - University of Bridgeport Internship Program John Winthrop School - Bridgeport, CT

January 1999 to December 1999

Bridgeport, CT

~1st semester intern substitute at John Winthrop School in Bridgeport, CT.

~2nd semester intern in the University Education Department

~ recruit new students

~participate in student orientations

~update student records

~ assist in scheduling

Additional duties:

~proofreading documents for the Dean of Education and syllabi for professors.

~updated the department information packets and redesigned the promotional materials for the Education Department.

~all administrative duties as was needed.

Teacher

N.E.ON. Head Start - Norwalk, CT

November 1997 to December 1998

Design, prepare and implement lesson plans for preschool age children that included, but were not limited to Literacy, Numeracy, Social Emotional skills, Mental Health, Fine and Gross Motor skills and Physical health.

~provide activities to support multicultural education and a safe and healthy learning environment.

~ Maintain communication with the Family Outreach Workers, Supervisors, and School Director as well as the families of the students

~ Provide behavior tracking, weekly observations, and daily parent/teacher journals on all the students

~participate in biweekly training in areas such as CPR, First Aid, ESL, Literacy, classroom management, health and nutrition.

~assisted in the designing and presentation of some of the training seminars as well. Education

6th year Educational Leadership in Intermediate Administration and Supervision

Southern Ct University - New Haven, CT

August 2006 to May 2008

M.S. in Education

University of Bridgeport

December 1999

B.A. in Sociology/Psychology

Central Connecticut State University

January 1998

A.S. in Human Services

Mitchell College - New London, CT

May 1995

Skills

Violin (10+ years), Writing (10+ years), Teaching, Organizational Skills, CPR Certifications and Licenses

CT 092 Intermediate Administration and Supervision July 2017 to July 2020

Additional Information

SKILLS/HOBBIES:

• Published author of poetry, essays, and short stories

• Study of the violin 1980 to present - perform in church, weddings and other venues

• Designed my own sociological theory, "Reverse Social Chaos" as an independent study under the advisement of Dr. Cox, CCSU

• Design and crochet hats and scarves

• Create and prepare recipes

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