
Melissa L.

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Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedAbout Melissa L.
I am an experienced classroom teacher, tutor, caregiver, and leader. I have minors in Music and Spanish, a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership. I have also been in competitive public speaking for several years.
With a solid understanding of education from different perspectives -leadership, students, parents, teachers, and more - I know what it takes to help students achieve at their full potential. I ensure lessons and material are unique to the student, engaging and enjoyable, relevant, and catalysts for growth and success. Test preparation is also a skill I help students excel in. In fact, some of the schools I have been partnered with have even been featured on television.
As a competitive public speaker, I have won awards at the local, state, and national levels. I have also founded, coached, and judged teams and speakers.
As a musician, I have played and/or competed in solos, duets, quartets, concerts and more. I have studied music theory, written my own music, won scholarships, and taught others.
My students vary in ability from autistic and nonverbal, to English language learners, to gifted and talented. I have taught students in rural, suburban, and urban environments in charter, public, and private schools. My students are from a variety of different cultures, religions, and backgrounds. The similarity they share is being proud of their achievements after working together!
My students typically tell me that I am one of their favorite teachers. I believe every student is capable of achievement, and it is my mission to help them get there. I see students greater than they see themselves, and in sharing this, they end up feeling more confident and empowered themselves. My lessons are fun, relevant, effective, and individualized. I can't wait to partner up with you! Let's make your goals happen!
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Melissa is very kind and my daughter is really looking forward to more lessons!


My son (rising 4th grader) said his first lesson was super fun! Melissa was well prepared for the lesson and kept my son engaged.
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Tutor
Feb 2020 - PresentSelf-Employed
Substitute Teacher
Feb 2009 - PresentPublic & Charter School
Full Time Teacher
Aug 2009 - Aug 20173 Schools
Includes charter, private, and public schools
Education
Educational Leadership
Aug 2011 - Aug 2012Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Kindergarten Certification
Sep 2010 - Dec 2010Augsburg
Elementary Education
Aug 2004 - Dec 2008UW-River Falls
Minors in Music and Spanish
Aug 2004 - Dec 2008UW-River Falls
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
Certifications
Teaching License
Jul 2020Hawaii Teacher Standards Board
Teaching License
Jan 2009Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Awards
Licensure Test - 2 Recognitions of Excellence
Jan 2009Minnesota Department of Education
Affiliations
Phi Kappa Phi
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