Melissa A. Schlegel
40 Stewart Drive
Depew, NY 14043
(716)341-1872
Certification: New York State Certification in Secondary English Education (7-12), Pending
Education: Bachelor of Arts, English Adolescence Education- Summa Cum Laude
Daemen College, Amherst, NY
Area of Study: English
Minors: French, European History, and Philosophy
G.P.A. in Major: 3.915/4.0
Student Teaching:
Kenmore Middle School, Kenmore, NY Fall 2011
Student Teacher, 8th grade English Language Arts
· Prepared differentiated English Language Arts lesson plans aligned with Common Core Standards for a novel and research paper
· Developed and implemented lessons in conjunction with Special Education teacher, English Second Language teacher, and Academic Intervention Services teacher
· Created vocabulary lessons to help meet school’s performance indicators
· Participated in training for Common Core Standards
· Communicated with parents through Parent-Teacher Conferences and E-mail
· Responsible for keeping attendance and grade records
Starpoint High School, Lockport, NY Fall 2011
Student Teacher, 11th grade English Regents
· Developed differentiated lesson plans aligned with Common Core Standards for early American Literature short stories and poems (Romanticism through Anti-Transcendentalism)
· Utilized multiple modes of technology including SmartBoard, PowerPoint, and Turnitin.com
· Assisted with after-school clubs including National Honor Society, Rotary Club, and “Shakespeare Lives”
· Participated in Parent Open House
· Assisted with the development of a school-wide reading program
· Responsible for keeping attendance and grade records online
Related Experience:
Teacher Leadership Quality Partnership Program January 2012
Daemen College, Amherst, NY
· Created website for Learning Experience using Dreamweaver software to be shared with teachers and education students
Depew High School, Depew, New York Spring 2011
Practicum, 11th grade English Honors
· Planned and taught 2 lessons on Shakespeare’s Hamlet
· Assisted with daily classroom activities
· Observed appropriate classroom management and instruction techniques
Seneca Street Church, Buffalo, New York Spring 2010
· Tutored 6th grade students after-school
· Conducted reading sessions
· Provided effective behavior management during gym sessions and in cooking classes
· Assisted with setting up and conducting kitchen lessons
Daemen College, Amherst, New York Fall 2008-Spring 2010
Learning Coach, French
· Tutored college French students
· Implemented study strategies for struggling students
· Created mini-lessons for French grammar and vocabulary
Employment:
Daemen College, Teacher Leadership Quality Partnership, Amherst, New York
· January 2012
Catholic Health Care System, Hospitality Associate, Buffalo, New York
· March 2008- Present
Daemen College, Learning Coach, Amherst New York
· September 2008-May 2010
Antoinette’s Sweets
· September 2007- March 2008
Jimmie’s Ice Cream
· June 2007-September 2007 (Seasonal)
Honors and Awards:
Daemen College Deans List (Fall 2007-Fall 2011)
Daemen College President’s Scholarship
Professional Development:
Dale Carnegie Lessons
Project SAVE
Common Core Standards Staff Development
Professional Reference List
References:
Tom Ryan
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Kenmore Middle School
(716) 874-8403
Jane Stevens
Academic Intervention Services Teacher
Kenmore Middle School
(716) 874-8403
Maggie Mahoney
English Second Language Teacher
Kenmore Middle School
(716) 874-8403
Al Franco
11th Grade English Teacher
Starpoint High School
(716) 210-2300
Steven Gorczyca
Patient Services Manager
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
(716) 828-2104
Letters of recommendation available