Melissa Parker

Hanover Elementary School Special Education Teacher at Meriden Public Schools
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(386) 825-5501
Location
US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Hanover Elementary School Special Education Teacher
      • Jul 2022 - Present

    • Student Teacher
      • Jan 2022 - May 2022

      -Student teaching in special education (grade 6) -Inventing and implementing literacy instruction with Wilson Reading -Inventing and implementing math instruction through real-life experiences and math models -Student teaching in special education (grade 6) -Inventing and implementing literacy instruction with Wilson Reading -Inventing and implementing math instruction through real-life experiences and math models

    • Preschool Teacher
      • Aug 2019 - Jan 2022

      -Created an online learning model for all classrooms to implement -Developed a social-emotional curriculum through expression of feelings and literature -Invented and implemented a nature-based learning program -Fostered play-based learning through art, literature, blocks, sensory exploration, and science -Teacher council member that evaluates lesson plans and teaching practices -Created an online learning model for all classrooms to implement -Developed a social-emotional curriculum through expression of feelings and literature -Invented and implemented a nature-based learning program -Fostered play-based learning through art, literature, blocks, sensory exploration, and science -Teacher council member that evaluates lesson plans and teaching practices

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Alternate Director/Camp Counselor
      • May 2017 - Dec 2019

      -Established a safe environment for children to make friendships -Designed and implemented aftercare activities and games -Organized daily schedules and camper information on file -Established a safe environment for children to make friendships -Designed and implemented aftercare activities and games -Organized daily schedules and camper information on file

    • Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
      • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

      -Invented and taught a social emotional curriculum, “Write the Room,” and handwriting centers -Developed and innovated hands-on science experiments -Invited students to play through nature, art, blocks, fine/gross motor tasks, writing, math and dramatic play -Created an after-school music and movement program -Invented and taught a social emotional curriculum, “Write the Room,” and handwriting centers -Developed and innovated hands-on science experiments -Invited students to play through nature, art, blocks, fine/gross motor tasks, writing, math and dramatic play -Created an after-school music and movement program

    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • President of Education Society
      • Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

      -Developed and organized a society that informed and connect students to education practices and facilitated discussions regarding education

    • Varsity Tennis Athlete
      • Aug 2015 - May 2018

    • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

      Sociology Research Methods Teaching Assistant-Organized an online discussion group-Attended to student questions inside and outside of the classroom-Held review sessions

    • Education Lab Monitor
      • Sep 2015 - May 2017

      -Organized materials-Served as a resource for student questions and concerns-Maintained data on the use of the education lab

    • United States
    • Health, Wellness & Fitness
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Deck Supervisor
      • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Site-Intern
      • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

      -Created tutoring schedules alongside the site-coordinator -Guided tutors with educational and emotional supports for children -Tutored children and created connections with these children -Created tutoring schedules alongside the site-coordinator -Guided tutors with educational and emotional supports for children -Tutored children and created connections with these children

    • Waitress/Bus Girl
      • May 2012 - Aug 2017

      Greeting customers, serving customers, cleaning tables, and organizing materials. Greeting customers, serving customers, cleaning tables, and organizing materials.

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Associate
      • Nov 2015 - May 2017

      -Inventory -Sales -Assisting Customers -Inventory -Sales -Assisting Customers

    • Counselor-Intern
      • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

      -Group supervision (boys and girls, with and without special needs) with a Lead counselor and a co-counselor -Attendance and participation in all activities with assigned group -Maintenance of order and appropriate behavior during activities and transition times -Creating a warm, welcoming environment for all campers through fostering relationships between staff and campers, and campers themselves -Participation in camp activities -Assistance with planning and logistics for recreational activities and field trips -Facilitation of games and activities for campers during “free time” -Enforcing Camp Shriver rules and regulations to promote the safety of all campers -Completion of appropriate program evaluation forms -Performance of other duties as assigned by camp director Show less

Education

  • Stonehill College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Education, Sociology
    2014 - 2018
  • Regis College
    Master of Education - MEd, Special Education and Teaching
    2021 - 2022

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