QUALIFICATIONS
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Eleven years of teaching experience are combined with leadership positions
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Demonstrates an ideal of fairness and a belief that all students can learn
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Appreciates feedback from peers and administration
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Builds rapport with students and partnerships with parents
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Demonstrates personal intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making
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Able to enrich learning through intrinsic motivation of students, creative lesson plans, and instructional best practices
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Uses technology to enhance student learning
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Participates in opportunities to achieve professional excellence
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Uses the arts to enhance learning and retention
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Manages behavior in a respectful, orderly fashion by reinforcing positive behavior and praising accomplishment
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Uses formal and informal assessments and consults with professionals to make informed professional decisions
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Demonstrates an understanding of how student develop and learn
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Values teamwork with administration and fellow educators
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Resourceful, enthusiastic professional committed to student growth
Joanna Meliti
Elementary Education Teacher
Private Tutor
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Contact Information:
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Certifications:
Tennessee Elementary Education (K – 6)
Maryland Elementary Education (1 – 6)
SDA Elementary Education (K – 8)
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Nominations/Awards:
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Nominated for Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Outstanding Young Educator Award
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Awarded Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
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Awarded Student Teacher of the Year/Dean’s Award in Education
""Every student can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way." - George Evans
EXPERIENCE
Madison Campus Elementary School &
Olney Adventist Preparatory School
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Commended for excellence in innovation, creativity, organization, and proactive talents
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Earned outstanding evaluations for the quality of classroom teaching
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Developed thematic units that incorporate small group, individual, and whole class learning
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Contributed information about guided reading to teachers and implements program into daily reading lessons
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Assisted in school fundraisers to help alleviate tuition cost for students
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Consulted with academic therapist and reading specialist to develop IEPs for struggling students
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Tracked and analyzes students’ progress through various means of evaluation and adjusts strategies accordingly
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Designed and incorporates hands-on activities to improve student learning
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Used the multiple intelligences to enhance learning and retention
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Implemented a positive discipline plan that promotes student responsibility, problem solving, and accountability
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Builded partnerships with parents through various means of communication
2017 – 2019
2nd Grade Teacher
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2015 – 2017
3rd Grade Teacher
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2009 – 2015
1st Grade Teacher
2012 – 2019
Summer Camp Director &
Private Tutor
Olney Adventist Preparatory School
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Designed lessons, activities, and field trips around weekly camp themes
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Supervised 10 staff members and volunteers
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Promoted positive self-esteem and advises students on making proper choices
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Supervised several field trips and activities within the community
EDUCATION
2013
Master's Degree
Master of Science in Education in Inclusive Education
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Johns Hopkins University, Columbia, MD
2007
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Art in Elementary Education
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Member of Association for Childhood Education International
2004
High School Diploma
Westwood High School
Fort Pierce, FL
Member of National and Spanish Honors Societies
LEADERSHIP
Summer Camp Director
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K-3 Team Leader
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School Board Teacher Representative
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Scribe for Reunification Plan
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K-12 English/Language Arts Instructional Framework
Project for Commonweal Foundation
Mentor Teacher
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Yearbook Committee
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Safety Patrol Leader
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Church Social Committee Coordinator
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Principals and Practices of Facilitative Leaders
Commonweal Foundation - Leadership Forum
Teachers College Writing Institute - Lucy Calkins
Learning Communities -
Writer’s Workshop
Differentiated Instruction
Guided Math: Practical Strategies to Differentiate Math Instruction Using Small Groups and Learning Centers
TESTIMONIALS
Dr. David Reile,
Member of the Potomac Conference and Chair of the Board of Olney Adventist Preparatory School​
"There are few teachers that I would say could raise the standards of a school simply by making them a part of the faculty—Mrs. Joanna Meliti is just such a teacher."
Jami Walker,
Olney Adventist Preparatory School Principal
“I love your contraction surgery idea! Thank you for continuing to provide engaging learning activities for your
students! They are lucky to have you!”
Tony Carrion,
Parent of First Grade Students
"On the way home today the boys told me how much fun they had in school. They usually never talk about anything they learned in class. Thank you for making learning so much fun for them."