Melissa Pek
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Professional educator with strong expertise in fostering positive learning environment. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, manage classroom dynamics, and adapt to diverse educational needs. Collaborative team player, focused on achieving educational outcomes and supporting colleagues. Equipped with strong communication, problem-solving, and classroom management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 3 Teacher
Apostles of Jesus School
08.2024 - Current
- Increased student engagement through the use of interactive whiteboards, tablets, and other multimedia tools in lessons.
- Designed assessments that aligned with instructional objectives, ensuring accurate measurement of student learning outcomes.
- Provided ongoing feedback to students on their progress, helping them set achievable goals for academic improvement.
- Established a positive classroom culture by promoting respect, responsibility, and mutual support among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects that enriched student understanding of key concepts.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering open communication and collaboration for academic success.
Grade 5 Teacher
RJ Hawkey Elementary
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Providing instruction relative to the Education Act
- Teaching approved coursework as prescribed by Alberta School curricula
- Monitoring students progress throughout the school day and ensuring students are looked after in a nurturing manner
- Usage of PowerTeacher for grading, attendance and SSP purposes
- Communicating with the school administration to help ensure a successful school day
- Understanding of the curriculum for lesson and unit planning
- Understanding of the ATA guidelines
- Readiness for any Hour Zero activities done throughout the day
- Use of Google Classroom for instructional and assessment use
- A round of 3 successful lesson observations
Grade 5 Teacher
Herons Crossing School
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Providing instruction relative to the Education Act
- Teaching approved coursework as prescribed by Alberta School curricula
- Monitoring students progress throughout the school day and ensuring students are looked after in a nurturing manner
- Usage of PowerTeacher for grading, attendance and SSP purposes
- Communicating with the school administration to help ensure a successful school day
- Understanding of the curriculum for lesson and unit planning
- Understanding of the ATA guidelines
- Readiness for any Hour Zero activities done throughout the day
- Use of Google Classroom for instructional and assessment use
- A round of 3 successful lesson observations
- Report Card completion
Grade 5 Teacher
Windsong Heights School
05.2023 - 06.2023
- A round of 3 successful lesson observations
Wood's Homes
04.2017 - 10.2018
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University of Calgary
01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Royal University
01.2015
Skills
- Canva in the Classroom
- PowerSchool
- Excel
- Google Classroom
- Outlook
- Parent-teacher communication
Languages
English
Croatian
Timeline
Grade 3 Teacher
Apostles of Jesus School
08.2024 - Current
Grade 5 Teacher
Herons Crossing School
11.2023 - 06.2024
Grade 5 Teacher
RJ Hawkey Elementary
09.2023 - 11.2024
Grade 5 Teacher
Windsong Heights School
05.2023 - 06.2023
Wood's Homes
04.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Royal University
Bachelor of Education -
University of Calgary
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