Melissa Mielko

7 Danton Court, Kendall Park, NJ, 08824 | 732-492-4013 | melissa.mielko@gmail.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: 3.7 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, readin g, and
writing

Related Experience
Camp Counselor, 05/2014 to Current
Oak Crest Day Camp Somerset, NJ
Supervised and monitored the safety and
well-being of all children and acted as a
positive role model in the community
Substitute Teacher, 02/2016 to Current
Source4Teachers Cherry Hill, NJ
Ensured that classroom instruction was
handled according to the schools
policies, goals, and objectives

Additional Organizations and Experience

Alpha Epsilon Phi: Sorority
Participated in a number of service events
to support and fundraise for different
charities and organizations
Overtook leadership chair positions to help
organize fundraising events and activities
Studied Abroad: Florence, Italy
Adapted to an unfamiliar environment
and embraced cultural differences
while using communication and
organization skills to navigate through
new cities

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
John Quinesso Maris Lynn Deborah Lippinncott
Rowan University Professor Cooperating Teacher Clinical Practice Supervisor
Rowan University Mt. Pleasant Elementary School Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ Millville, NJ Glassboro, NJ
609-922-4500 609-442-2477 856-384-1553
quinesso@rowan.edu maris.lynn@millvillenj.gov lippincott@rowan.edu