MELISSA D’ASCOLI

8 Meadow Drive | Moorestown, NJ 08057 | (973) 725-5222

Melissa.dascoli@gmail.com | msdascoli.weebly.com

SUMMARY Experienced math educator with 7+ years of middle school teaching experience. Skilled at
creating effective lessons and assessments to meet the NJSLS. Successful in classroom
management, student engagement and inclusivity. Expert in targeting all student’s learning
gaps within a diverse classroom setting.

CERTIFICATIONS • Elementary Education (K-6) Certificate from Rider University

• Middle School Math Certificate from Rider University
• Middle School Science Certificate from the State of New Jersey
• High School Math Certificate from the State of New Jersey
• Technology Certificate from Rider University
EMPLOYMENT
2015-present Ewing Board of Education
7th Grade Math Teacher
• Develop and enhance curriculums for the honors and general education classes from
the New Jersey Student Learning Standards
• Augment student learning experience by implementing different technology programs
within the classroom
• Create objectives in daily and weekly lesson plans and employ activities to ensure
they are achieved effectively
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers to discuss ideas around lesson planning,
assessments, and modifications for both individual and group settings
• Provide open communication regarding students’ progress via frequent parent contact
• Awarded teacher of the month by students for several years
• Serve as a teacher-mentor for new teachers in the school

2013-2017 Private Tutor

Homebound Instructor
• Utilized curriculum of Hightstown High School and Educere to teach student
throughout her four years in all subjects using homebound-instruction material
• Worked 5-10 hours per day, 2- 5 days a week
• Communicated with teachers and parents to ensure deadlines and content
comprehension was met

2014-2015 Bright Horizons Childcare

Camp Counselor at Educational Summer Camp
• Created engaging STEAM curriculum for children ages 5-13 years old
• Engaged with 60 parents, 5 co-counselors and 30 children during camp field trips and
presentations

EDUCATION Concordia University, Portland, Oregon

Masters of Education December 2016
Major: Curriculum and Instruction
Minor: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
GPA: 4.0
Rider University, Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts May 2015
Double Major: Elementary Education and Integrated Science and Mathematics
Double Minor: Middle School Math Education and Mathematics
GPA: 3.7