Melissa McGowan

5615 MEADOW LANE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48316

(586) 651-4292 • mmcgowan5615@gmail.com

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science in Integrated Sciences with Elementary Education Dec. 2020

Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI
GPA 3.91
High School Diploma June 2016
Eisenhower High School, Shelby Township, MI
GPA 3.92

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Learning Consultant at Long Meadow Elementary (Long Term) Feb. 2021-Present

 Organized and instructed reading intervention groups with the use of student data
 Communicated with staff and administration with regard to student and building support
 Collaborated and led paraprofessionals to facilitate reading groups for K-5
 Organized and led grade-level team meetings as it pertained to the L.C. position
 Participated in building Team meetings and student placements for the next school year
 Instructed in a teaching capacity and experience in grades K-5
 Facilitated restorative teaching practices with students in grades K-5
 Volunteered to help with responsibilities outside of the classroom such as lunch, recess, and dismissal
Building Substitute at Musson Elementary Jan. 2021
 Assisted teachers with students who would benefit from additional support
 Instructed in a teaching capacity and experience in grades K-5
 Created and implemented activities for advanced math group
Long Meadow Elementary, Rochester, MI (Intern Teaching) 2020
 Created and led engaging and creative lesson plans aligned with state standard
 Used student data in reading, writing, and math to determine differentiation in lessons
 Implemented Positivity Project as part of a daily routine - discussing positive character traits
 Collaborated with team and other staff members to organize and plan classroom activities
 Maintained an in-person and remote classroom environment focused on learning, mutual respect,
safety and having fun
 Taught in-person, remote, and hybrid learning with the use of Zoom meetings, Google Classroom, and
other Google Applications
Alcott Elementary, Pontiac, MI 2019
 Created multiple reading and language arts assignments
 Individualized lessons for students below the average reading level
Graham Elementary, Auburn Hills, MI 2018
 Worked with a diverse population of students to expose them to a variety of useful tools and technology
 Became familiar with the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Switzer Elementary, Utica, MI 2018
 Cooperated with a 5 grade teacher to establish and maintain a positive classroom environment
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 Supported the teacher and students throughout lessons

West Utica Elementary School, Utica, MI 2017
 Worked in a Title 1 District with diverse populations of students
 Rotated between four different classrooms and three different grade levels
 Participated and volunteered at after-school events
WORK EXPERIENCE

Rochester Avon Recreation Authority Summer Day Camp Counselor June 2019-Present
 Assisted directors in performing daily duties, including: leading group activities, supervising children,
helping provide safe transportation, communicating with parents and guardians
Classic After School Enrichment, Utica Community Schools Jan. 2018-2019
 Instructed and organized after-school enrichment science classes and experiments
 Designed experiments and activities
The Learning Experience Oct. 2015-Dec. 2018
 Teacher assistant in the toddler room of the daycare
 Monitored the children, fed, changed, and planned activities to entertain children
 Worked with a variety of ages from infants to kindergarteners

HONORS AND AWARDS

Distinguished Scholarship Award, Oakland University 2016-2020

Dean’s List, Oakland University 2016- 2020