Middle School Language Arts
Resume:
Melissa A. Gitter
Educational Support Services
“Learn More with Melissa”
Wilmington, NC, 28411
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Caring and passionate teacher with 5 1/2 years of experience assessing student needs, preparing learning resources, creating lesson plans, and expertly delivering lessons in all subjects in levels Pre-K through 8th grade as well as in English as a Second Language. Provides individualized lessons in a warm and welcoming virtual classroom environment. Monitors student performance and development. Promotes her students to develop the aptitude, patience, communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills that will help them to achieve all of their academic goals. Committed to providing students with the tools and knowledge to help foster critical-thinking skills, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
EXPERIENCE
TutorMe Education, USA (Virtual) — Tutor
October 2021 - PRESENT
●Provided educational support and enhanced student learning with innovative classroom activities and instruction related to phonics and reading development as well as in all Pre K through 8th grade subjects.
●Connected English Language Arts and Math instruction with the U.S. Common Core Curriculum State Standards.
●Implemented homework help as well as assistance with essay writing and editing.
●Created and delivered lessons to adults for English as a Second Language study including: reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar skills.
●Administered formal assessments monitoring students progress.
●Prepared middle school students for: High School Placement Exam and Star Reading and Literature Testing
VIPKID HK Limited, China (Virtual) — ESL Instructor
June 2017- November 2020
●Instructed curriculum within an English immersion program which began with phonics and reading and continued on to supplementary courses featuring grammar and more.
●Taught interactive lessons in all subjects for advanced learners.
●Provided thorough lesson feedback that discussed student learning progress.
●Prepared older students for TOEFL and IELTS tests.
EDUCATION
Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY — Master of Science
Graduated 12/2022 GPA: 4.0
Educational Studies with a Concentration in Teaching English to Students of Other Languages
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY — Bachelor of Arts
Graduated 5/2004 GPA: 3.2
Major: Drama; Minor: English
SKILLS
Adept at tailoring lesson plans and adapting teaching methods to accommodate all students; including those assigned IEPs
Knowledge of online teaching platforms and implementation of audio-visual aids
Presents students with creative rewards and keeps them on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Maintains appropriate and professional rapport with students and their parents
Flexible, dependable, patient, organized, and motivated; effective communication
Thoroughly answers all student questions
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