Marissa Dunn

Certified Teaching Instructor at Manchester Public Schools
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(386) 825-5501
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Manchester, New Hampshire, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Beginning Educator Certificate Elementary Education (K-8)
    New Hampshire Board of Education
    May, 2014
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Manchester Public Schools
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Certified Teaching Instructor
      • Dec 2013 - Present

      • Tutor children one-on-one and in small groups to identify and concentrate on difficult subjects• Enhance reading skills through children’s literature, reader’s theater and story time• Utilize children’s literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics skills• Liaise and collaborate with parents, fellow teachers and school administrators to establish positive relationships• Assisted students in reaching district benchmarks in literacy and mathematics through the use of LLI Instruction, hands on activities such as the computer programs Dream Box, IREAD, and IREADY Show less

    • Intern (K-4)
      • Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

      • Implemented a variety of teaching methods and crafted class lectures, student discussions and subject demonstrations• Created lesson plans in accordance with state-wide curriculum and school curriculum standards• Collaborated with veteran teachers and administrators and incorporated feedback

  • Sylvan Learning
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Academic Tutor
      • Mar 2012 - Present

      • Target goal assessments to elementary through middle school students covering math, reading and study skills • Educate up to three students simultaneously while maintaining a positive and individualized learning experience • Teach students to exercise problem solving methodology by accommodating diverse learning styles • Incorporated the use of the IPAD technology, manipulative tools, literature, and games in order to differentiate instruction to meet the strengths of all students Show less

  • Manchester Public Schools & Hooksett Public Schools
    • Substitute Teacher , Elementary and Middle Schools (K-8, Special Education)
      • May 2008 - Dec 2014

      • Managed classrooms of 25-30 students and administered lessons and activities outlined by teacher • Worked in special education classrooms and adapted to student’s individual needs • Communicated and re-enforced ground rules for the classroom, emphasizing respect and personal responsibility • Retained students’ interest and maximized learning using SMART BOARDS, manipulative games, and student-run activities • Managed classrooms of 25-30 students and administered lessons and activities outlined by teacher • Worked in special education classrooms and adapted to student’s individual needs • Communicated and re-enforced ground rules for the classroom, emphasizing respect and personal responsibility • Retained students’ interest and maximized learning using SMART BOARDS, manipulative games, and student-run activities

    • Title I Reading Teacher (K-4)
      • Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

      • Planned instruction and taught at risk students so as to improve reading proficiency skills • Collaborated with fellow teachers to target specific skills and practice with each individual student • Utilized children’s literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics skills • Planned instruction and taught at risk students so as to improve reading proficiency skills • Collaborated with fellow teachers to target specific skills and practice with each individual student • Utilized children’s literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics skills

  • Fred C. Underhill Elementary School
    • Paraprofessional (K-2, Special Education)
      • Sep 2010 - Jun 2012

      • Created and implemented specific learning activities to align with students’ individualized education plan goals • Modified lessons to meet individual student’s needs to accommodate all learning styles • Conducted hearing tests and listening assessments and assisted transitioning students between activities • Able to include students in general education activities based on recognition of student strength, ability, and breaking down the lesson with a set learning objective for the student to achieve Show less

  • Young Men's Christian Association
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • Senior Counselor (K-3)
      • Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

      • Provided homework assistance, creative learning activities, and games for students • Collaborated with fellow staff to plan and schedule lessons for classrooms of up to 30 students • Taught before and after school programs as well as summer enrichment programs • Provided homework assistance, creative learning activities, and games for students • Collaborated with fellow staff to plan and schedule lessons for classrooms of up to 30 students • Taught before and after school programs as well as summer enrichment programs

  • Granite State Independent Living (GSIL)
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Office Assistant
      • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

      • Managed office by answering twelve phone lines, coordinating monthly company events and planning leadership projects • Assisted severely disabled clients with many issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and medical impairment • Managed office by answering twelve phone lines, coordinating monthly company events and planning leadership projects • Assisted severely disabled clients with many issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and medical impairment

Education

  • Anna Maria College
    Master of Education (M.Ed.), Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Anna Maria College
    Bachelor’s Degree, Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
    2005 - 2009

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