Professional Experience of
Melissa N. Ramirez
Education
American College of Education
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction February 2015
Specialization in English as a Second Language
Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, Indiana May 2012
Bachelor of Science, Education (Magna Cum Laude)
Olive-Harvey College, Chicago, Illinois May 2009
Associate of Science, Biology (Honors List)
Endorsements
Middle School General Science
Middle School Biological science
Middle School Language arts
Middle School Social Science
English as a Second Language K-9
K-8 Self Contained
Experience
Science Teacher, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade
Chicago Public Schools, Douglas Taylor Elementary, Chicago IL. September 2012- 2019
Science Teacher Facilitator
Chicago Public Schools, Network 13
September 2017 - Current
Performance Task Audit Reviewer
CPS Dept. Student Assessment
2016 - current
Third Grade Summer Bridge
Chicago Public Schools, John L. Marsh, Chicago IL. Summer 2013
Student Teaching, Fifth Grade Gifted, Sixth Grade Gifted and all level science
Chicago Public Schools, Jane Addams Elementary, Chicago IL. Spring 2012
Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, Indiana Summer 2011
Parent Involvement Volunteer
El Valor Children's Center, Chicago, Illinois 2009 – 2012, 2017-Current
Computer Lab Assistant
Olive-Harvey College, Chicago, Illinois 2007-2009
Additional Professional Development
CPS University / Learning Hub, Peggy Notebart Nature Museum, Chicago Center for Green Technology, The Field Museum, and John G. Shedd Aquarium partnerships.
The Center for Transformative Teacher Training Spring 2013
Chicago New Teacher Center E-Mentoring for Student Success Induction Program July 2012- June 2013
Participated in the
Interpersonal Cognitive Problem Solving Program, El Valor Rey Gonzalez Center Fall 2010
Recognition
Melissa N. Ramirez
Education
American College of Education
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction February 2015
Specialization in English as a Second Language
Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, Indiana May 2012
Bachelor of Science, Education (Magna Cum Laude)
Olive-Harvey College, Chicago, Illinois May 2009
Associate of Science, Biology (Honors List)
Endorsements
Middle School General Science
Middle School Biological science
Middle School Language arts
Middle School Social Science
English as a Second Language K-9
K-8 Self Contained
Experience
Science Teacher, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade
Chicago Public Schools, Douglas Taylor Elementary, Chicago IL. September 2012- 2019
- Performed all duties of a classroom teacher
- Organized 8th grade graduation
- Implement teacher created curriculum during the years of inquiry based learning to IL Science learning standards. Experience implementing Amplify learning with NGSS.
- Differentiated instruction tailored to meet all students needs including SPED, ELL, Below Level and Advanced leveled / Gifted students.
- Continuously monitored and analyzed data to improve student achievement
- Increased 7th grade science scores by 19% on final ISAT that was administered
- Science Dept. Chair
- Science Fair coordinator
- Facilitator of C3 Conservation Club, Earth Force programs, Green Cup Challenge, Green Ribbon Challenge, Peggy Notebart Solar Up, Shedd Aquarium ROV underwater robotics, school learning garden, Jr. Animal Advocates.
- Led a student team in representing CPS at TECH 2017 & 2018 in Springfield.
- Awarded over 13 grants in the course to 3 school years
- Saturday Academy for 2014 7th 8th grade / 2015 3rd grade / 2016 3rd grade
- 2014 Published in Wow! Ed, The Newsletter for the Center for Educational Improvement. http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs126/1103736720061/archive/1116732196508.html#LETTER.BLOCK21
- Applied for 2015 White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics Initiative and received the award Bright Spot in Hispanic Education.
- Presented at the 2016 National Association of Secondary School Principals conference
- Featured in the After School Allstars newsletter
Science Teacher Facilitator
Chicago Public Schools, Network 13
September 2017 - Current
- Work directly under the department of teaching and learning science department to plan delivery of NGSS practices to science lead teachers in network.
- Work closely with Network 13 Science Instructional Support Leader to plan and deliver district wide practices to teachers.
- Facilitate the science PD's for N13 Summits.
Performance Task Audit Reviewer
CPS Dept. Student Assessment
2016 - current
- Attend annual training and calibration sessions
- Review & Score Performance Tasks administered by educators in the district.
- Data Entry
Third Grade Summer Bridge
Chicago Public Schools, John L. Marsh, Chicago IL. Summer 2013
- Carry out the district summer curriculum
- Conduct running records to determine reading level
- Review and analyze students incoming data
- Build nurturing relationships with students in order to promote maximum engagement and learning in a very limited amount of time.
- Communicate with students home principals about their students’ academic progress and behavior. Make recommendations such as RTI or effective strategies for particular students for the upcoming year.
- Communicate with parents
- Differentiate instruction, create multiple grouping arrangements, match students to class library books of interest and appropriate level .
Student Teaching, Fifth Grade Gifted, Sixth Grade Gifted and all level science
Chicago Public Schools, Jane Addams Elementary, Chicago IL. Spring 2012
- Performed all duties of a classroom teacher
- Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 5th and 6thgrade, administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance
- Conducted group/individual reading, math and science activities
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction.
- Conducted case studies leading to additional support for at risk students
- Participated in faculty and parent conferences
Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, Indiana Summer 2011
- Plan lessons to improve spelling, reading comprehension, and science concepts
- Utilize differentiated instruction in order to appeal to the multiple intelligences of students
- Assess students’ progress and develop creative motivational techniques
- Employ kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approach to make lessons interesting and interactive
Parent Involvement Volunteer
El Valor Children's Center, Chicago, Illinois 2009 – 2012, 2017-Current
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and site administrators to develop new ideas and solve issues
- Read to children in the classroom, create décor, templates, and materials for classroom student use
- Assist children during play, gross motor activities, and computer activities
- Develop methods of maintaining discipline among students using positive reinforcement
Computer Lab Assistant
Olive-Harvey College, Chicago, Illinois 2007-2009
- Assisted students in using computers, printers, and software
- Provided clear instruction and patient support to students to prevent frustration
- Encouraged students by modeling ways to break assignments into manageable steps
- Monitored compliance to computer usage security policies
Additional Professional Development
CPS University / Learning Hub, Peggy Notebart Nature Museum, Chicago Center for Green Technology, The Field Museum, and John G. Shedd Aquarium partnerships.
The Center for Transformative Teacher Training Spring 2013
- Certified in the No Non Sense Nurturer Classroom Management
Chicago New Teacher Center E-Mentoring for Student Success Induction Program July 2012- June 2013
- Completed 25 hours of online Induction for New Teachers in Science Curriculum
Participated in the
- Attained Certificate of Green Classroom Professional January 6, 2013
Interpersonal Cognitive Problem Solving Program, El Valor Rey Gonzalez Center Fall 2010
- Learned strategies to help students manage everyday classroom interactions
Recognition
- Received recognition for outstanding achievement from 10th Ward alderman Susan Garza 2018
- Nominated by principal for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching 2015 & 2016