Melissa Abrahams
Sylmar
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record in classroom management, student engagement, and relationship building. Committed to adapting instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs and advocating for student support.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
08.2011 - Current
- Engaged students through interactive activities to enhance learning and participation.
- Collaborated with school staff to ensure classroom management and student support.
- Adapted instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs and styles of students.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Advocated for student needs, including mental health services, SSPTs, and special education placement
- Recent Supervisors: Victor Saldana vms2626@lausd.net, Wai O'Gorman wai.orgorman@lausd.net
Elementary Teacher
LAUSD - Sylmar Elementary
Sylmar, CA
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and foster critical thinking skills.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
Middle School Teacher
LAUSD - Olive Vista MS
Sylmar, CA
08.2002 - 06.2007
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
CA K-8 Teaching Credential - Education
LAUSD DIstrict Intern Program
Los Angeles, CA02-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-1999
Skills
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Semi-fluent in Spanish
- Familiarity with Schoology, Misis, Canva
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
LAUSD
08.2011 - Current
Elementary Teacher
LAUSD - Sylmar Elementary
08.2007 - 06.2010
Middle School Teacher
LAUSD - Olive Vista MS
08.2002 - 06.2007
CA K-8 Teaching Credential - Education
LAUSD DIstrict Intern Program
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
University of California, Los Angeles