Resume - Melissa Maiste
Resume - Melissa Maiste
Resume - Melissa Maiste
Maiste
[email protected] 630.272.7910 mmaiste.weebly.com
My goals as an English teacher involve helping students learn to effectively communicate ideas, appreciate the importance
of storytelling, think critically, and connect personally with what they learn. I actively work to understand my students
passions, struggles, and learning styles in order to create lessons that engage the various learners in my classes. I am excited
to serve my students in the classroom, and I also hope to attend extracurricular events and sponsor a club or coach a sport.
Education
Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education Program | Expected May 2017
Major: English, Minor: Psychology | GPA: 3.75
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, Spring 2017
Forest Hills Eastern High School Ada, MI
Planned engaging lessons to accomplish daily objectives and unit goals, correlating with state standards.
Enacted both premeditated and spontaneous formative assessments to direct my teaching and students learning.
Created and graded summative assessments, both projects and tests that assessed my specific unit goals.
Managed classroom behavior by setting firm expectations, creating routines, and forming positive relationships.
Communicated with parents at parent-teacher conferences and as needed throughout the semester.
Substitute Teacher, September 2017 - Present
EduStaff Grand Rapids, MI
Implemented lesson plans left by teacher, carefully adjusting as needed to accommodate student needs.
Managed student behavior to provide a positive, learning-centered environment for the day.
Teacher Aide, Spring 2015
St. Stephen Catholic School Grand Rapids, MI
Created and taught a poetry and figurative language unit, differentiating for varied learning styles.
Assisted students individually or in groups with spelling, grammar, writing, and research.
Other Experiences
Child Care Aide, November 2011 - Present
Wheaton Sport Center Wheaton, IL
Supervised a room of children ranging from ages 0-14 and engaged children in interactive play.
Lead children in routine organized activities such as gym time, stories, snacks, and crafts.
Helped new employees learn about policies and routines as well as how to interact with and discipline children.
Camp Counselor, Summer 2016
DuPage Forest Preserve Wheaton, IL
Planned daily activities with three other counselors to teach campers outdoor skills specified by camp director.
Managed camper behavior by keeping campers engaged in structured activities all day, even during transitions.
Cabin Counselor, Summer 2014
Timber-lee Ministries East Troy, WI
Supervised a cabin of campers ages 8-17, creating an environment of camaraderie that fostered relationships.
Planned and delivered devotional lessons on my own or collaborating with other counselors.
Assistant Coach, August 2008 - July 2013
Winfield Wolves Winfield, IL
Assisted boys ages 9-14 in developing specific skills and an overall understanding of the game of baseball.
Helped create an encouraging environment that emphasized the value of learning from mistakes.
Managed team communication with parents, players, league officials, and other coaches.