MELISSA PEARLMAN

27 ARLINGTON ROAD WALTHAM, MA 02453 USA (914) 261-7098 MelissaLPearlman@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dedicated secondary math educator with three years of classroom experience, including a one-year
teaching internship, committed to improving students problem-solving, critical thinking, and core math
abilities.
EDUCATION
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
2015-July 2016
Masters of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Mathematics

June

Barnard College, Columbia University, New York, NY

September 2007-May 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Applied Mathematics, May 2011, 3.46/4.00 GPA
University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
January 2010-May 2010
LICENSURE
Massachusetts Certification, Mathematics, Grades 7-12, pending
Communications and Literacy Skills Test Passed July 28, 2015
Subject Test: Mathematics (09) Passed April 1, 2016
Initial Teacher License for Moderate Disabilities, pending
SEI Teacher Endorsement
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Ashland High School, Ashland, MA
2015-2016
School Year
Teaching Intern
Plan, instruct, and assess College-Prep 1 Geometry and College-Prep 2 Algebra I using the tenets
of backward design
Implemented an organization and study skills routine to further students independence
Collaborate with colleagues to cultivate a safe learning environment
Collect and respond to student data to adjust and modify lesson plans
Connect lessons to real-life applications and employ multi-modal activities
Incorporate differentiation in all lessons to address students varied learning styles and abilities
Participate in IEP meetings to address student concerns
Attend weekly department meetings and monthly faculty meetings
Buxton School, Williamstown, MA
September
2013-June 2015
Math Teacher
Taught three high school level math courses Algebra I, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus
Managed classrooms of 8 to 17 students of mixed grade levels
Attended daily faculty meetings to discuss the progress of students
Met with student advisees weekly and communicated directly with parents
Supervised girls dormitory as a live-in faculty member
Organized and supervised multiple trips per week to the local ski area
Oversaw a group of students during the 3-week All School Trip experience
Worked alongside students twice weekly in the Work Program (weekly chores to maintain the
campus)
Participated in family styles meals with the students and faculty twice a day
Private Tutor
2007-Present
Tutor students ranging in age from 8 to 16 in mathematics and math SATs
Develop individualized lesson plans for students and aid in homework completion
Supplement class work with at home practice and review

Mount Snow Ski & Snowboard School, West Dover, VT

December 2008-Present
Ski Instructor
Instruct groups of 5-10 children ages 4-6 of all ski levels and abilities
Interview and hire assistant ski instructors for the 4-6 year old ski program
Train and mentor ski instructors to be effective teachers and communicators, and work to improve
their personal skiing
Putney Student Travel, Putney, VT
July 2014
Community Service Trip Leader in Ecuador
Led a group of 14 high school students through Ecuador & the Galapagos
Arranged long-term community service project and students independent projects with
community leaders
Worked alongside students on the project site
Budgeted money accordingly and entered daily expenses into Excel
Recorded a daily journal to record events for 2015 leaders
Wrote a blog post periodically on the Putney Student Travel blog site for friends and family to read
Facilitated daily meetings with students to reflect on the day
Planned evening activities and weekend excursions
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Albert Pearlman, Inc. (Painting Contractor), New York, NY
August 2012-June 2013
Assistant Project Manager
Assisted in managing painting and wallcovering projects ranging from small to large-scale
commercial projects
Worked closely with general contractors providing budgets and estimating job costs based on
blueprints
Met with potential clients to lay out design options
Evaluated job sites before, during, and after project
Enopi Learning Center, Mamaroneck, NY
May 2012-August 2012
Teacher
Instructed students of varying ages in both math and English
Conducted diagnostic exams to determine learning level of student
Personalized curriculum for higher-level math students
Launch Math Achievement Centers
September 2011
Camp counselor & Science Teacher

Cedar Lake Camp, Milford, PA

August 2010
Ropes Staff and General Counselor

June-

July-

Reserva Rio Guaycuyacu (River Reserve Guaycuyacu), Guayabillas, Ecuador

Fall 2011
Finca Kurikindi (organic vegetable farm), Cotacachi, Ecuador
Volunteer
Participated in cultivating and harvesting sustainable rain forest agriculture
Attended weekly planning meetings
Planted, transplanted, and harvested organic crops
Implemented and taught a beginner English workshop for the children of the community
INTERESTS / SKILLS
Traveling, hiking, biking, and skiing
Certifications: Professional Ski Instructor of America (PSIA) Alpine Level I, Alpine Level II, Childrens
Specialist II
Languages: Fluency in Spanish
Technology: Document Camera (ELMO), Google Classroom, Microsoft Office, MathType