Melissa Quidor

12 Mine Road Jamesburg, NJ 08831

OBJECTIVE

(908) 692-5380 quidorm@gmail.com

@Miss_Quidor

missquidor.weebly.com

Seeking an elementary education position that is rewarding and challenging; allowing

me to contribute to the districts curriculum and utilize my interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION
Rider University School of Education, Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts, May 2016
Double Major: Elementary Education and English (Writing Concentration)
Minor: Special Education
GPA: 3.59
Deans List
Provost Scholarship/ Rider Advantage Grant
CERTIFICATIONS
NJ State Substitute Teacher Certificate
Anticipated: NJ State Elementary School Teacher Certificate of Eligibility
Anticipated: NJ State Special Education Teacher Certificate of Eligibility
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Monroe Township School District, Oak Tree Elementary School
Spring 2016
Student Teacher 2nd grade general education/in class resource classroom and 3 rd grade resource room
Preparing and teaching common core and curriculum aligned, differentiated daily lessons in various
subjects
Working collaboratively with General Education teacher, Special Education teacher, paras, and students
Managing classroom routines and daily events while ensuring a safe, comfortable classroom environment
Working collaboratively with school staff at various faculty meetings, grade level meetings and
professional development workshops
Employed by the West Windsor-Plainsboro Public School District, West Windsor-Plainsboro, New Jersey
Long Term Leave Substitute teacher - 2nd grade, Wicoff School
June 2015
Completing all end-of-year procedures required by a regular classroom teacher such as packing up
classroom, filing report cards, returning materials, etc.
Carrying out lesson plans left by regular classroom teacher to maintain student progress and learning
throughout the remainder of the school year
Using classroom management skills and techniques to maintain a safe and comfortable classroom
environment through the end of the school year
Facilitating and overseeing end-of-year classroom activities such as field trip, class party, etc.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Public School District,
Spring 2015/Fall 2015
Wicoff Elementary School and Village Elementary School
Junior Professional Practicum - 1st grade general education and 5th grade general education classrooms
Creating and implementing original lessons in Literacy (Readers and Writers Workshop), Mathematics,
Science and Social Studies

Assisting cooperating teacher in planning, preparation, classroom management and procedures

Working with students in one-on-one, small group, and whole group situations
Mercer County Special Services School District, Mercer Elementary School
Fall 2014
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Junior Professional Practicum - 5 - 6 grade special education classroom
Working alongside special education teacher and paraprofessional to complete classroom duties
Creating and implementing original lessons for students in classroom
Working with students one-on-one, in small groups, and whole class situations.
Lawrence Township Public Schools, Slackwood Elementary School
Spring 2014
Sophmore Professional Practicum- 2nd-3rd grade self-contained special education classroom
Working alongside primary special education teacher and paraprofessional
Working with special needs students in a classroom setting leading small groups and one-on-one
activities
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Employed by the West Windsor-Plainsboro Public School District, West Windsor-Plainsboro, New Jersey
Substitute Teacher County Credential
May 2015- present
Carrying out lesson plans left by classroom teacher to maintain student progress and learning during
absence
Using classroom management skills and techniques to maintain a safe classroom environment
Self Employed, Pennington, New Jersey The Savas Household
2011-present
Summer Nanny
Providing day-to-day care for a young boy with special needs
Preparing meals and maintaining the cleanliness and order of the house
Planning and engaging the child in various activities to promote social, emotional and educational growth
Monroe Township School District, Barclay Brook Elementary School
September 2011-June 2012
High School Senior Student Helper in Mrs. Millers 2 nd grade classroom
Working along side cooperating teacher to create a safe, supportive learning environment
Creating and implementing appropriate lesson plans
Assisting cooperating teacher with preparation, classroom management and other daily classroom
procedures
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Rider University
Effective Classroom Management
Google Apps for Education Workshop Series

Oak Tree Elementary School, Monroe Township

Education Roundtable: Google Apps for Ed
iPads in the K-2 Classroom
Cluster Classrooms

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Tau Delta, Council for Exceptional Children, New Jersey Student Education
Association, National Science Teachers Association, National Council for the Social Studies

HONORS AND AWARDS

Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society)
Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society)
Leadership and Dedication in the field of Special Education Award
Leadership in CEC and Service to individuals with disabilities Award
For a high level of reflection and commitment in class and fieldwork Award

2014 present
2014 present
Fall 2014
Spring 2015
Spring 2015

LEADERSHIP
Event Chair - Council for Exceptional Children
Commuter Representative - Student Government Association

2014-2015
2013-2014

EXPERIENCE IN
Flipped Classroom Model, Readers Workshop, Writers Workshop, EnVisions Math, Blended Learning,
Daily 5, iMovie Apple/Mac Products, SMART Board, Google Apps for Education, Running Records,
Microsoft Office, Orton-Gillingham (not certified)
INTERESTS: Technology (iPads, Chromebooks, Weebly, etc.), Twitter (@Miss_Quidor), Travel