Melissa E.

Scherer
contact
(516) 850-4673
mescherer29@gmail.com
315 Springbrook Drive
Palmyra, Pa 17078
https://melissaescherer.weebly.com
Linkedin.com/in/sunflwr29
resume objective
After working fifteen years in the Information Technology industry I decided it was
time for a change. I created and implemented corporate training sessions to our
employees where I enjoyed passing my knowledge onto my coworkers. I understand
my background is not in education, but I feel many of the corporate qualities that
have been instilled in me will help me become a better teacher in the long run. I
have learned to work on deadlines, to keep detailed notes, and most importantly
how to work with co-workers with all different personalities and cultures.

professional experience education

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER MASTERS OF SCIENCE

Ben Franklin Elementary School / Harrisburg, Pa / Aug 2019 – Present DREXEL UNIVERSITY
• Create engaging and differentiated lesson plans that met state standards Masters in Teaching, Learning, and
while providing whole class, small group, and individual activities in Math, Curriculum Pre-K – 4
Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. March 2019
• Collaborate in team settings to plan and teach Common Core Standards in
a Title 1 school to students including English language learners. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
• Foster relationships with families and parents by encouraging an active FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
learning process in the home using DOJO and Twitter as additional forms Fashion Merchandising Management
December 1999
of communication in addition to parent-teacher conferences.
• Implemented a student and teacher mentor system for outreach help and
support. key skills
DECEMBER 1999
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, FASHION INSTITUTE
• Create lessons and Co Teach STEM lessons with a 3rd Grade buddy class in
OF TECHNOLOGY
addition to our Science Curriculum. • Accuracy
Fashion and Attention
Merchandising to Detail
Management
• Provide various teaching strategies to create an atmosphere where • Differentiated Instruction
students were engaged, motivated, and participated within each lesson. • Classroom Management
KINDERGARTEN STUDENT TEACHER • Think/Pair/Share
Lingle Avenue Elementary School / Palmyra, Pa / Aug 2018 – Nov 2018 • Expert in Microsoft Office
• Present
Implemented various teaching strategies to create an atmosphere where • Knowledge of AS400, UNIX, Visual
students were engaged, motivated, and participated within each lesson. Basic, SQL, Cognos, Tableau
• Created engaging and differentiated lesson plans that met state standards
while providing whole class, small group, and individual activities in Math, certifications
Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science.
• Established and maintained open communication by conducting Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. 2019
• Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool, such as
the white board.
• Introduced students to fire and other emergency protocols.
• Collaborated with faculty and learning support to develop differentiated
lesson plans.
 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Palmyra Area School District / Palmyra, Pa / 2016 - 2019
• Adapt quickly to a variety of subjects, grade levels and teaching styles to present information effectively to
students.
• Create on the fly engaging lesson plans that engage the students while providing opportunities for students to
think critically and relate it to out of school experiences.
• Administer tests, quizzes, and school projects and grades were entered into Data Blender.
• Prepared daily progress report for the main teacher detailing student’s behavior and lesson plan
accomplishments.
• Became a “first-to-call” resource and personally, requested by many full-time teachers to take over their
classrooms during absences.

TEACHERS AIDE
Noah’s Little Ark Preschool / Palmyra, Pa / December 2015 – May 2017
• Supported teacher in creating a successful learning environment.
• Worked closely with teacher on implementing daily lesson plans.
• Taught whole group and small group Math and ELA curriculums.
• Maintained a clean and hazard free classroom.

Career note: Previous career experience as a Data Analyst in the Business Intelligence field job descriptions and
recommendations available upon request.