Melissa Mielko melissamielko.weebly.

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41 Haymarket Court, East Windsor, NJ, 08512 | 732-492-4013 | melissa.mielko@gmail.com mielko4.weebly.com

Education and Honors

Rowan University Spring 2017– Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education and History; GPA: 3.75; Magna Cum Laude
Phi Alpha Theta: History Honor Society, Mortar Board: Senior Honor Society, Order of Omega: Greek Honor Society

Professional Experience
English Language Arts/Social Studies Classroom Teacher, 09/2018 to Current Fourth grade
Livingston Elementary School, New Brunswick, NJ
• Administered DRAs and running records to inform guided reading and student groupings
• Maintained anecdotal notes, recorded benchmark assessments, and analyzed diagnostic data
to monitor student progress and drive instruction based on student need
• Created student-centered high-level performance tasks aligned with curriculum objectives and
employed accountable talk protocols to increase student engagement and critical thinking
• Communicated with parents through weekly newsletters, class websites, Bloomz, OnCourse,
e-mail, telephone, and student-led conferences
Full Year Leave Replacement, 09/2017 to 06/2018 Fourth grade
Cambridge Elementary School, South Brunswick, NJ
• Created and maintained a warm, safe, and respected learning environment through the use of
Responsive Classroom strategies such as establishing high expectations, enforcing logical
consequences, utilizing interactive modeling, and practicing self-regulation
• Implemented Fountas and Pinnell, Lucy Calkins, Investigations, and Next Generation Science
• Differentiated instruction, provided academic choice, and increased rigor to accommodate the
needs of all learners in a diverse classroom
• Planned and organized a grade-level, curriculum aligned field trip to Adventure Aquarium
• Actively attended professional development opportunities on Responsive Classroom, Guided
Reading, Guided Math, Dyslexia, Framing Your Thoughts, Conferring, Using Technology in the
Classroom, and Genesis in order to gain knowledge, reflect, and continue to grow in all areas
Temporary Leave Replacement, 05/2017 to 06/2017 Fourth grade
Cambridge Elementary School – South Brunswick, NJ
• Adapted to an established learning community and provided guidance to ensure student
progress through enthusiasm, flexibility, and support

Clinical Practice
Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Millville, NJ – Spring 2017 Fifth grade
• Motivated students to become active learners through class discussions, small group work, and a
variety of hands-on activities that involved all members of the learning community

Field Experience
Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School, Haddonfield, NJ – Fall 2014 Kindergarten
Elwood Kindle Elementary School, Pitman, NJ – Spring 2015 Kindergarten
Horace Mann Elementary School, Cherry Hill, NJ – Spring 2016 Second, Third, and Fifth grade

Related Experience
• Assistant Middle School Softball Coach – South Brunswick School District, NJ – Spring 2018
• Camp Counselor – Oak Crest Day Camp – Somerset, NJ – 05/2014 to Current
• Substitute Teacher – Source4Teachers – Cherry Hill, NJ – 02/2016 to 06/2017

Additional Organizations and Experience

Alpha Epsilon Phi: Sorority Studied Abroad: Florence, Italy
• Overtook leadership positions and • Adapted to unfamiliar environments,
participated in service events to support embraced cultural differences, and
different charities and organizations used communication skills to navigate

Additional Skills
• Passionate about providing a world-class,
equitable educational opportunity by creating
a stimulating and challenging learning
environment through the use of multiple
approaches and differentiated instruction
• Equally effective working alone and as a
cooperative team member
• Highly proficient in the use of technological
resources in the classroom such as Google
Classroom, SMARTnotebook, and FlipGrid

Certifications
New Jersey Elementary K-6 Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing
New Jersey Middle School Social Studies 5-8 Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing