Melanie Paragg
WINNIPEG,MB
Summary
Forward-thinking professional experienced working with diverse learning styles and needs.
Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential.
Excels in creating and planning whole-school activities / projects.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
SJASD
Winnipeg, Manitoba
09.2004 - Current
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Knowledgeable of all content and optional course materials from Gr. 9-12
- Facilitated courses and prepared materials for Self-Directed Learning, Credit Retrieval, Credit Completion, and Resource support for content and optional courses from Gr. 9-12, with a majority of learners requiring ELA and Math support.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and assessments.
- Implemented engaging classroom activities to enhance student learning experiences.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance interactivity in lessons and increase student participation.
- Provided individualized support to students with diverse learning needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies and techniques.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Developed meaningful projects enabling students to apply knowledge in real-world contexts.
- Supervised teams, promoting social justice awareness and philanthropy among students through hands-on activities.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Navigated challenges of diverse student population to foster increased student achievement.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in school-wide instruction.
Teacher
ELC (HK) LTD.
Hong Kong, (SAR) People's Republic of China
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Spent two summers working at an English Learning Centre in Hong Kong. I taught ESL within the content areas to learners aged 5 – 12.
- Implemented engaging classroom activities to enhance student learning experiences.
English Tutor
Self-employed
Doha, Qatar
07.2003 - 08.2007
- Assisted pre-medical students (ages 16-21) at Cornell Medical School (satellite school in Qatar) in developing ESL skills, specifically reading comprehension strategies, grammar rules, and writing techniques.
- Developed customized lesson plans for diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated engaging discussions to enhance critical thinking and language skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
Education
Level 1: School Administrator's Certificate
Manitoba Education And Learning
Winnipeg, MB09-2017
M.Ed: Second Language Learning
The University of Manitoba
Winnipeg10-2011
PBDE
The University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB04-2009
B.Ed: Major - General Science, Minor - Chemistry
The University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB04-2004
BSc: Double Major - Biology and Biochemistry
The University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB10-2001
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Assessment strategies
- Student engagement
- Multidisciplinary Co-curricular Involvement
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
Certification
- Discussing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Art Therapy Certification
- Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders Certification
- Food Handler's Certification
- CPR Certification
- Restitution Level I and II Certification
Accomplishments
Me to We: Global Educator's Award (2015)
Affiliations
- Department Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2021-2023)
The Winnipeg Foundation: Presented on the Walking Together Grant (2020)
Walking Together Grant Activities: Gramma Shingoose Presentation; Annie Beach Workshop (2019)
CAPSI Conference: International Education - Creating a Place of Belonging (2019)
WE Schools Professional Learning Webinar: Building Community (2019)
Diversity Essentials: Unpacking Bias in our Classrooms (JTC PD - 2019)
Student Leadership Forum: Enhancing Hopeful Schools (MASS - 2019)
WE Student Leadership Tour (Hosted Guest Speakers and Workshop - 2018)
WE Schools Professional Learning Webinar - Lead for Change (2018)
Ensouling our Schools: A UDL Framework for Mental Health, Well-Being, and Reconciliation (2018-2019)
The Role of the Resource Teacher (MTS, 2017)
SJASD: Divisional Inservice - BYOD in the Science Classroom (2013)
SAGE Conference: Supporting EAL Learners in the Science Classroom (2013)
Graduation: Convocation Ceremony Organizer (2012-2022)
Univeral Design for Learning: Program Implementation (2012)
Education in Diversity Conference: Perceptual Mismatches in the Content Area Classroom (2011)
JTC PD Day: The Use of Cell Phones and Personal Devices in the Classroom (2011)
Piper Classic Basketball Tournament Co-Chair (2009 - 2025)
Youth in Philanthopy Team Leader (2007 - 2025)
Student Leadership and Social Justice Team Leader (2006-2025)
References
- Joan MacCutcheon (Former John Taylor Collegiate Vice-Principal)
Contact: 204 - 612-2771
- Kevin Borthistle (Former John Taylor Collegiate Department Head)
Contact: kevin.borthistle@sjasd.ca
Timeline
Teacher
ELC (HK) LTD.
07.2009 - 08.2010
Teacher
SJASD
09.2004 - Current
English Tutor
Self-employed
07.2003 - 08.2007
Level 1: School Administrator's Certificate
Manitoba Education And Learning
M.Ed: Second Language Learning
The University of Manitoba
PBDE
The University of Manitoba
B.Ed: Major - General Science, Minor - Chemistry
The University of Manitoba
BSc: Double Major - Biology and Biochemistry
The University of Winnipeg