Melissa Musante
Staten Island
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
St. Augustine of Canterbury School
Kendall Park
09.2022 - Current
- Head teacher of the second grade class at St. Augustine of Canterbury School.
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student groups, enhancing student participation and understanding.
- Executed classroom management strategies that cultivated a positive learning environment, leading to improved student behavior and engagement.
- Partnered with parents to support student academic and social development, strengthening home-school connections and boosting student success.
Nanny
Private
Staten Island
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Delivered attentive care and supervision, fostering a nurturing environment for children's development.
- Created engaging activities that enhanced learning and social skills, promoting children's overall growth.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for play and rest, supporting children's well-being and comfort.
- Assisted with homework and educational tasks to support academic growth.
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons Dow Jones Family Center
Monmouth Junction
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with educational standards and goals.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for preschool aged children at Dow Jones Family Center.
- Facilitated engaging learning experiences that fostered children's curiosity and creativity.
- Assessed children's progress and provided tailored feedback to support individual growth.
Promotions Assistant
Magic 98.3
Somerset
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Coordinated games and prize distribution for public events across central New Jersey, enhancing attendee engagement and enjoyment.
- Coordinated promotional events to engage listeners and enhance brand visibility.
- Managed social media content to promote station events and drive audience interaction.
- Assisted in creating promotional materials to support marketing campaigns and initiatives.
Social Media Intern
Monmouth County Sheriff's Office
Freehold
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed social media accounts for Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, enhancing community engagement, primarily on Facebook.
- Created PSAs and educational videos for office website, increasing public awareness of safety initiatives.
- Created engaging content for social media platforms to enhance community outreach efforts.
- Monitored social media channels for public inquiries and responded promptly to concerns.
- Assisted in developing social media campaigns to promote safety initiatives and events.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Communications
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05-2019
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame High School
Lawrenceville, NJ06-2015
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- NJ teaching credential
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Learning strategies
- Parent collaboration
- Homework assistance
- Time management
Languages
Speaks fluent English.
Languages
English
Native
Native
Certification
- Certificate of Eligibility: Preschool-Third Grade
Timeline
Teacher
St. Augustine of Canterbury School
09.2022 - Current
Nanny
Private
06.2022 - 11.2024
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons Dow Jones Family Center
11.2021 - 09.2022
Promotions Assistant
Magic 98.3
05.2019 - 11.2021
Social Media Intern
Monmouth County Sheriff's Office
09.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Communications
Monmouth University
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame High School