MELISSA MATTAS
LOCKPORT
Summary
Dedicated educator with over 10 years of experience in early childhood and elementary education. Skilled in classroom management and problem-solving and differentiated instruction. Committed to creating a positive learning environment and lesson plans that meet diverse learning needs and promote student achievement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Taft Grade School District 90
Lockport, IL
09.2022 - 06.2026
- Co-lead Beta club and Student council-2023-2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
- Analyzed student progress via consistent assessments and adapted support strategies to meet individual needs.
- Organized extracurricular activities that fostered social skills and teamwork among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Organized school-wide events that emphasized cultural diversity and inclusion, enriching school community.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Coached track as well as basketball.
Preschool/Head Start Lead Teacher
Kids Corner
Plainfield, IL
09.2013 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented creative and engaging age-appropriate curriculum to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment, promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective communication and support children's educational goals.
- Trained and mentored new teachers on best practices for early childhood education techniques.
- Assessed student progress through observation and tailored activities to meet individual needs.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to cater to diverse learning needs, ensuring academic success for all students.
- Provided accommodations and modifications as needed for students with special needs or disabilities, ensuring equal access to education opportunities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Core Trainer
Principal Marketing
Glen Ellyn, IL
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions to enhance employee performance and knowledge.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback and assessments to refine content.
- Collaborated with local and national teams to align training initiatives with organizational goals.
- Implemented new sales techniques, improving engagement with clients.
- Mentored junior trainers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Managed recruitment, training and development for highly effective sales team.
- Maximized revenue growth by implementing effective upselling and cross-selling strategies in training curriculum.
- Was in charge of Hiring, training and mentoring all new personnel hired to fulfill various roles on my team.
- Worked with vendors to customize courseware to accommodate business needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2004
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Taft Grade School District 90
09.2022 - 06.2026
Preschool/Head Start Lead Teacher
Kids Corner
09.2013 - 09.2022
Core Trainer
Principal Marketing
09.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University