Melissa J
Melissa J
Melissa J
Melissa J. Villegas
Teacher
Passionate and dependable Teacher with experience delivering educational instruction to various levels of learners.
Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and
cooperative teamwork. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of
concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy,
numeracy, social and learning skills.
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Classroom technology
Learner assessment
Group learning mechanics
Student-centered learning
Classroom management
Classroom Instruction
Work History
Jun 2020 - Montessori Upper Elementary Academy Teacher
Current River Springs Charter Schools, Murrieta, California
Creatively collaborate and implement curriculum.
Scaffold curriculum for all learners including EL, Students with Special Needs, At-Risk and
Gifted learners.
Participate in training for personalized learning, classroom management, inclusion,
restorative practices.
Creatively implement curriculum and content for remote learning ensuring accessibility for
all learners.
Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth
and productive program experience.
Prepared quizzes, tests, mastery-based projects, and examinations to gauge student
learning.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and
discuss instructional strategies.
Jan 2019 - Jun First Grade Assistant Classroom Educator and Substitute Teacher
2020 River Springs Charter Schools, Murrieta, California
Creatively collaborate and implement curriculum as assigned by Teacher on Record.
Monitor and facilitate peaceful playground activities.
Participate in training for personalized learning, classroom management, Kagan, peaceful
playground, inclusion, restorative practice.
Facilitate classroom group assignments, lessons, small group instruction and learning
centers.
Created and taught science, history, language arts,math and art lessons Substitute (Temp-
General) Assistant Classroom Educator MTSS Support.
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Education
Aug 2019 - Master of Arts: Education: Learning And Technology
Dec 2020 Azusa Pacific University - Azusa, CA
Jun 2013 - Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology
Aug 2017 California Baptist University - Riverside, CA
Software
Zoom
Canvas
Benchmark Universe
Various Online Learning Software
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Certifications
Feb 2021 Preliminary Teaching Credential
Jun 2020 Intern Teaching Credential
Jul 2019 CPR and First Aid Certified