Melissa McGowan
5615 MEADOW LANE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48316
(586) 651-4292 • mmcgowan5615@gmail.com
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Sciences with Elementary Education Dec. 2020
Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI
GPA 3.91
High School Diploma June 2016
Eisenhower High School, Shelby Township, MI
GPA 3.92
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Learning Consultant at Long Meadow Elementary (Long Term) Feb. 2021-Present
Organized and instructed reading intervention groups with the use of student data
Communicated with staff and administration with regard to student and building support
Collaborated and led paraprofessionals to facilitate reading groups for K-5
Organized and led grade-level team meetings as it pertained to the L.C. position
Participated in building Team meetings and student placements for the next school year
Instructed in a teaching capacity and experience in grades K-5
Facilitated restorative teaching practices with students in grades K-5
Volunteered to help with responsibilities outside of the classroom such as lunch, recess, and dismissal
Building Substitute at Musson Elementary Jan. 2021
Assisted teachers with students who would benefit from additional support
Instructed in a teaching capacity and experience in grades K-5
Created and implemented activities for advanced math group
Long Meadow Elementary, Rochester, MI (Intern Teaching) 2020
Created and led engaging and creative lesson plans aligned with state standard
Used student data in reading, writing, and math to determine differentiation in lessons
Implemented Positivity Project as part of a daily routine - discussing positive character traits
Collaborated with team and other staff members to organize and plan classroom activities
Maintained an in-person and remote classroom environment focused on learning, mutual respect,
safety and having fun
Taught in-person, remote, and hybrid learning with the use of Zoom meetings, Google Classroom, and
other Google Applications
Alcott Elementary, Pontiac, MI 2019
Created multiple reading and language arts assignments
Individualized lessons for students below the average reading level
Graham Elementary, Auburn Hills, MI 2018
Worked with a diverse population of students to expose them to a variety of useful tools and technology
Became familiar with the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Switzer Elementary, Utica, MI 2018
Cooperated with a 5 grade teacher to establish and maintain a positive classroom environment
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Supported the teacher and students throughout lessons
West Utica Elementary School, Utica, MI 2017
Worked in a Title 1 District with diverse populations of students
Rotated between four different classrooms and three different grade levels
Participated and volunteered at after-school events
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rochester Avon Recreation Authority Summer Day Camp Counselor June 2019-Present
Assisted directors in performing daily duties, including: leading group activities, supervising children,
helping provide safe transportation, communicating with parents and guardians
Classic After School Enrichment, Utica Community Schools Jan. 2018-2019
Instructed and organized after-school enrichment science classes and experiments
Designed experiments and activities
The Learning Experience Oct. 2015-Dec. 2018
Teacher assistant in the toddler room of the daycare
Monitored the children, fed, changed, and planned activities to entertain children
Worked with a variety of ages from infants to kindergarteners
HONORS AND AWARDS
Distinguished Scholarship Award, Oakland University 2016-2020
Dean’s List, Oakland University 2016- 2020