Melissa Brown
103 12th Avenue
Holtsville, New York 11742
(631) 758-6901
E-mail: melbro86@gmail.com
Online Portfolio: http://melissabrownmethods2.yolasite.com/
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts in Teaching English-Secondary Education Expected May 2010
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York
Cumulative GPA: 3.710/4.0
Relevant Courses: Performance and Technology in Teaching Literature and Composition, Adolescent Literature, Problems in Teaching Writing or Composition, Human Development, Education Theory and Practice, Writing and Literature Strategies, Cooperative Learning Structures in the Classroom, Language Acquisition and Literacy Development, Methods of Instruction in Literature and Composition, Studies in Language and Linguistics
Bachelors of Arts- English May 2008
Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York
Cumulative GPA: 3.350/4.0
Awards: Dean's List Spring 2007-Spring 2008
Relevant Courses: Introduction to Theory and Criticism, Oral Communications, Introduction to Sociology
Field Experience:
Student Observer
Longwood Junior High School, Yaphank, New York
Sachem East High School,
Holtsville, New York
- Observed seventh to twelfth grade
classrooms for one hundred hours
- Gained insightful methods of instruction for teaching literature, writing, and classroom management
- Utilized learned techniques within the classroom in order to shape enhanced view of teaching
Professional
Experience:
Waitress,
Friendly's, Lake Ronkonkoma, New York
October
2005-Present
- Trained and supervised new employees
- Handled various monetary transactions
- Received constant recognition for intense work ethic and dependability
- Maintained a consistently high level of excellent customer service, regardless of pressure or outside factors
Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Publisher
- Audacity Audio Software
- Educational Software
