Melissa Mirabello

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Curriculum Development Creator, School Improvement Plan Hiring Committee Member Mentor, Student Teacher Professional Development Facilitator Instructional Coach Community Engagement Administrative Proxy Data-driven Instruction EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, CA- CLAD Certification, 3/2019 QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY, CT- 092/Sixth Year, Educational Leadership, August 2017 UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD, CT- M.A., Education, 93; B.A. English, Philosophy Minor, 91 STATE-APPROVED CALIFORNIA NOTARY SEMINAR - State of California, Notary Public, Commission #, 2372308, Expires 08/26/2025

LICENSURE

CA Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential – English, 11/17 – 12/2022, #180011453 CA Administrative Services Credential – 4/2/2018 – 12/1/2022 CA Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development Permit CT Professional Educator Licensure - 015 – English, grades 7-12 CT Initial Educator - 106 – High School Credit Diploma Program CT Intermediate Administration or Supervision - 092

EXPERIENCE

CONNECTING TO TUTORS, Virtual Private Tutor/Teacher, 6/2021 – present

• Teach individual students reading, writing and study skills.

• Supplement classroom instruction with activities and individualized lessons. LIGHTEN ACADEMY, Virtual Teacher, 09/2021- present

• Teach English classes (reading, writing, literary interpretation).

• Use multiple applications to encourage classroom participation and organize content. EVERETT ALVAREZ HIGH SCHOOL, Salinas, CA, English Teacher, 7/2019-5/2021

• 9th, 10th, and 11th grade English, Agriculture Academy English

• Administrator, Saturday Academy

• Agriculture Academy judge and participant in Active Shooter Training • 9th grade PLC curriculum writer, participant, and secretary

• AP Coordinator and School-wide Intervention Team Member

• 9th Grade Class Advisor

• Salinas Unified High School District Arts Committee member MEYERS LEARNING CENTER, Saratoga, CA, Tutor, 10/2018-6/2019

• Tutored students in grades 6-12 in English (study skills, writing, research, processing skills, and reading strategies).

SANTA CLARA HIGH SCHOOL, Santa Clara, CA, English Teacher, 8/2018 – 6/2019

• Taught 9th and 12th grade English; Liaison - 9th grade collaborative team

• Attended numerous Professional Development conferences and sessions

• Member - Superintendent’s Task Force to Step Up and Stop Harassment.

• Teacher-Santa Clara ADULT ES program (Fall Semester)

• Teacher - Spring Saturday Academy for Migrant Ed and English Learners

• Club Advisor – Self-Betterment Project, Volunteer Book Presenter - Teen Read Week AVON HIGH SCHOOL, Avon, CT, English Teacher August 2008 – June 2018

• Taught 12th Honors and 9th College Prep English, AP English Literature, Writing Workshop, Ethics, Creative Writing, Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Media Ethics and Human Rights.

• Taught English and Broadcast Journalism in the Valley Alternative Academy.

• Primary responsibilities: integrated literature and technology; utilized the global community as a resource; developed units in critical thinking and responding to literature; worked in collaborative teams on curriculum development; modified assignments for students in special education; designed rubrics for assessment; engaged in writing conferences.

• Supervised the school newspaper staff and FRIENDS (social justice club).

• Participant, Capturing Kids’ Hearts

• AP Coordinator, SAT tutor

AVON HIGH SCHOOL, Administrative Intern, 2016 – 2017

• Collaborated with school leaders in instructional leadership, management, and community engagement.

• Facilitated focus groups and professional development sessions.

• Coordinated with board members on data-driven decision-making.

• Participated in these committees: Community Leadership, Homework Policy Revision, Special Education Policy and Procedures, Safety and Climate Council.

• Hiring Committee: Principal, English teachers, and Special Education Supervisor.

• Evaluated non-tenured teacher and collaborated on an improvement plan.

• Compiled achievement gap data and created a school improvement plan.

• Completed extensive evaluation of ACHIEVE, AHS’s Student Internship Program.

• Developed ELL collaborative efforts.

• Participated in student discipline and restorative justice practices.

• Attended leadership conferences such as the Open Choice Leadership Institute.

• Supervised English Resource Tutor and mentored UCONN student teacher. FARMINGTON, CT CONTINUING EDUCATION, GED Instructor 9/2014 – 6/2015

• Taught history, science and English. Designed curriculum. Administered tests.

• Attended CAACE Conference for GED, Continuing Education Program, 3/2015. BERLIN HIGH SCHOOL, Berlin, CT, English Teacher August 1998- June 2008

• Taught all grades and all levels except for AP English Literature.

• Taught SAT prep course. Homebound and Evening High instructor.

• Newspaper, senior class, and yearbook advisor. Mentored five student teachers. ENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, Enfield, CT, English Teacher 9-12 August 1996 - June 1998

• Taught all high school grades/levels and two classes in the Enfield Adult Education program.

• Class advisor, Drama Club advisor, chaperone, SAT Associate Supervisor WHITTIER REGIONAL/VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HS, Haverhill, MA 8/95 – 6/96

• Taught 9th Introduction to Literature, English 10th Composition, 11th & 12th grade Applied Communication and Composition. Homebound instructor.

• Advised the 9th grade class, school newspaper, and National Honors Society. BOSTON SCHOOL OF MODERN LANGUAGES, ESL Teacher, Summer 1995 GRANTS/AWARDS

• 2019 UTSC Grant –Deeper Learning Conference

• 2014 Avon PTO Funding for The Falcon student newspaper – digital camera

• 2012 Avon PTO Funding for Broadcast Journalism/TV Studio equipment

• 2009 Harry Jack Gray NEH Summer Institute Fellowship

• 2008 Avon Education Foundation Grant Recipient for AVON TV PUBLICATION – Contributing Editor, CAPT Writing Across the Disciplines: Written for Connecticut Students by Connecticut Teachers (Get Smart Books, 2004)

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