Mélissa Duguay
STAVANGER
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
MYP Individual and Societies Teacher
British International School of Stavanger
08.2020 - Current
- Working cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Keeping students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies;
- Supporting student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities and by incorporating multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom;
- Shifting between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged;
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies;
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work;
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
MYP French Teacher
British International School of Stavanger
08.2022 - Current
MYP Physical Education Teacher
British International School of Stavanger
08.2020 - 06.2022
Primary School Music Teacher
International School of Stavanger
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Full time early childhood and primary school general music and choir teacher - average of 200 students per academic year ranging from kindergarten to grade 5;
- Organized and performed in a minimum of 2 formal concerts per academic year. Organized and oversee parades & classroom performances;
- Designed weekly lesson plans customized to student individual needs;
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff;
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth;
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
International School of Stavanger
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Whole school substitute teacher working an average of 80%;
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts;
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules;
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies;
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Master of Arts - International Education
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England09.2019
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Specialization in History
Université De Moncton
Moncton, Canada06.2007
Skills
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Learning Environment
- Group Activities
Languages
French
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Norwegian
Beginner
A1
Timeline
MYP French Teacher
British International School of Stavanger
08.2022 - Current
MYP Individual and Societies Teacher
British International School of Stavanger
08.2020 - Current
MYP Physical Education Teacher
British International School of Stavanger
08.2020 - 06.2022
Primary School Music Teacher
International School of Stavanger
08.2015 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher, K-12
International School of Stavanger
08.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - International Education
University of Sunderland
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Arts - Specialization in History
Université De Moncton