Melissa Mielko

7 Danton Court, Kendall Park, NJ, 08824 | 732-492-4013 | melissa.mielko@gmail.com |melissamielko.weebly.com

Education Honors
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Phi Alpha Theta: National History Honor Society
Bachelor of Arts: History Mortar Board: National Senior Honor Society
Rowan University Glassboro, NJ Order of Omega: National Greek Honor Society
Cumulative GPA: 3.75 Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Additional Skills
Passionate about providing a world-class,
equitable educational opportunity to all
students
Self-motivated, hands-on, and innovative
problem solver
Equally effective working alone and as a
cooperative team member
Highly proficient in the use of technological
resources in the classroom
Talent for creating a stimulating and
challenging learning environment for students
through the use of multiple approaches and
differentiated instruction
Good eye for detail; organized, efficient, and
skilled in setting priorities
Exceptional leadership ability; able to
motivate others through positivity and
enthusiasm

Field Experience
Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School, Haddonfield, NJ Kindergarten
Observed a Kindergarten class for seven weeks and implemented one lesson about Thanksgiving
Elwood Kindle Elementary School, Pitman, NJ Kindergarten
Observed a Kindergarten class for eight weeks and taught one lesson on the four seasons
Horace Mann Elementary School, Cherry Hill, NJ Second, Third, and Fifth grade
Observed an in-class support teacher for math and writing; taught math lessons, conducted a
Basic Reading Inventory, and tutored a third grade student in literacy

Clinical Practice
Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Millville, NJ Fifth grade
Motivated students to become active learners through class discussions, small group work, and a
variety of hands-on activities that involved all members of the learning community
Demonstrated successful classroom management, by creating a positive learning environment
where students were comfortable taking academic risks
Instructed students with engaging lessons in preparation for the PARCC in math and language arts

Related Experience
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 05/2017 to 06/2017 Fourth grade
Cambridge Elementary School South Brunswick, NJ
Adapted to an established learning community and provided guidance to ensure student
progress through enthusiasm, flexibility, and support
Camp Counselor, 05/2014 to Current Substitute Teacher, 02/2016 to Current
Oak Crest Day Camp Somerset, NJ Source4Teachers Cherry Hill, NJ
Supervised and monitored the safety and Ensured that classroom instruction was
well-being of all children and acted as a handled according to the schools
positive role model in the community policies, goals, and objectives

Additional Organizations and Experience

Alpha Epsilon Phi: Sorority Studied Abroad: Florence, Italy
Overtook leadership chair positions and Adapted to unfamiliar environments,
participated in service events to support embraced cultural differences, and
different charities and organizations used communication skills to navigate

Certifications
New Jersey Substitute Certification
New Jersey Elementary K-6 Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (pending)
New Jersey Middle School Social Studies 5-8 Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (pending)

References
Patricia Holliday Maris Lynn Deborah Lippincott
Mentor Cooperating Teacher Clinical Practice Supervisor
Retired Principal Mt. Pleasant Elementary School Rowan University
South Brunswick, NJ Millville, NJ Glassboro, NJ
pholli17@verizon.net maris.lynn@millvillenj.gov lippincott@rowan.edu