Melissa Parker
Hanover Elementary School Special Education Teacher at Meriden Public Schools- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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Meriden Public Schools
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hanover Elementary School Special Education Teacher
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Jul 2022 - Present
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James Moran Middle School
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Wallingford CT
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Student Teacher
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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
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Preschool Teacher
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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
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Guilford Racquet & Swim Club
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Alternate Director/Camp Counselor
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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
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Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
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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
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Stonehill College
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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President of Education Society
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
-Developed and organized a society that informed and connect students to education practices and facilitated discussions regarding education
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Varsity Tennis Athlete
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Aug 2015 - May 2018
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
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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
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Education Lab Monitor
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Sep 2015 - May 2017
-Organized materials-Served as a resource for student questions and concerns-Maintained data on the use of the education lab
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Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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500 - 600 Employee
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Deck Supervisor
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
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School on Wheels of Massachusetts
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Site-Intern
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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
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Waitress/Bus Girl
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May 2012 - Aug 2017
Greeting customers, serving customers, cleaning tables, and organizing materials. Greeting customers, serving customers, cleaning tables, and organizing materials.
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Coach
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Nov 2015 - May 2017
-Inventory -Sales -Assisting Customers -Inventory -Sales -Assisting Customers
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Camp Shriver at Stonehill College
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Stonehill College
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Counselor-Intern
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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
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Education
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Stonehill College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Education, Sociology -
Regis College
Master of Education - MEd, Special Education and Teaching