Melanie Seymour
Brentwood
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with great leadership and communication skills. Works hard to cultivate trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains a fun, safe, organized and disciplined classroom environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Ministry Of Education
09.2009 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Organized engaging extracurricular activities that complemented classroom lessons, strengthening students'' connection to the subject matter.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Summer Camp Supervisor
Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation
07.2017 - 08.2022
- Coordinated, planned and direct daily activities for participants aged 9 to 14
- E.g
- Teen talk with health nurse, workshops on money management, presentation on entrepreneurship
- Inspected equipment, buildings and sites and reported maintenance issues to the Senior Supervisor
- Documented and notified the Senior Supervisor of incidents, accidents, and supply needs
- Created and coordinated staff schedules, daily activity schedules and field trips maintaining proper staff levels for all activities
- Communicated and maintained personal contact with parents or guardians through ClassDojo, WhatsApp or phone calls to discuss achievements, concerns and any behaviour concerns.
Paraeducator
Ministry Of Education
09.1995 - 06.2009
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Strengthened communication between school staff, parents, and students by serving as a liaison for information sharing.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
- Contributed to the development of classroom materials that aligned with state standards and curriculum objectives.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Coordinated with outside agencies such as speech therapists or occupational therapists when necessary to ensure comprehensive support for each student''s unique needs.
Education
Lead Practitioner Accreditation
SSAT (The Schools Network)
Chiswick, London07.2023
Master of Arts - Reading
Waldon University
Minnesota 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Bermuda College/Mount St. Vincent University
Paget, Bermuda And Halifax, Canada05.2009
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Bermuda College
Paget, Bermuda05.2007
Skills
- Differentiated leadership
- Reporting and documentation
- CPR/First-aid certified
- SCARS trained
- Calm under pressure
- Great student management
- Effectively work with parents
- Experienced in implementing and maintaining a safe environment
Timeline
Summer Camp Supervisor
Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation
07.2017 - 08.2022
Classroom Teacher
Ministry Of Education
09.2009 - Current
Paraeducator
Ministry Of Education
09.1995 - 06.2009
Lead Practitioner Accreditation
SSAT (The Schools Network)
Master of Arts - Reading
Waldon University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Bermuda College/Mount St. Vincent University
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Bermuda College
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