Marissa Mellen

26500 122nd St
(847) 418-1371
Trevor, WI 53179
mellenm@uwplatt.edu
OBJECTIVE:
To contribute to the education, growth, and development of children by guiding and
supervising educational and enrichment activities.
KEY SKILLS:
Excellent at communicating and coordinating with children at their level of
understanding
Knowledge of the protocols, safety measures and behavior practices required in a
child care setting
Ability to design and implement knowledge based innovative activities and teaching
aids
Patient and understanding of childrens needs
Strong decision making and problem solving skills
EDUCATION:
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI
Graduation- May 2015 Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts & Education
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Major: Elementary Education (Birth to Age 11)
Minors: Early Childhood and Special Education Inclusion
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Permanent Substitute & After School Homework Club Advisor, Antioch School
District 34, Antioch, IL
September 2015 Present
Follow out teachers plans covering meetings and long term absences
Learn and utilize school curriculum and PBIS management system
Work cooperatively with other staff in building: team teaching, assisting, intervening
etc.
Participate in professional growth activities and continuous improvement
Assist with testing and benchmarking of students
STEM (Project Lead the Way) certified
Lead Teacher, First Friends Preschool, Salem, WI
June
2015-September 2015
Planned a variety of activities that help students grow intellectually, socially,
emotionally, and physically
Carried out daily routines and maintaining a safe environment
Communicated with staff and parents
Teachers Assistant, Great Beginnings Learning Center, Platteville, WI
February 2014- December 2015
Assisted teacher in carrying out daily schedules
Maintained a safe and positive learning environment
Communicated with parents and staff
Prepared healthy meals and snacks

Marissa Mellen
26500 122nd St
(847) 418-1371
Trevor, WI 53179
mellenm@uwplatt.edu
Kids Court Child Supervisor, RecPlex, Pleasant Prairie, WI.
April 2012-September 2014
Supervised children while parents are using the RecPlex facility
Ensured all activities and equipment are safe
Supervised daily activities
Assisted children in learning new things daily
Ensured that Kids court Area is a clean and orderly
Lead Teacher, Extensive Fun and Learning Preschool, Trevor, WI
September 2010-September 2011
Conducted classroom activities that promoted the social, developmental and
educational growth of children
Planned and supervised daily and long-range activities
Performed activities for childrens health, safety and physical needs
Communicated with parents about childrens progress and problems
Maintained accurate records
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Nanny (Sheehan Family), Antioch, IL
May 2010September 2015
Create and carry out daily schedules that meet the physical and emotional needs of
the children
Take children on educational outings and field trips
Oversee playtime, meal time, and scheduled activities
Meet with parents on a weekly basis to discuss childrens needs
FIELD EXPERIENCE:
Pre-Student Teaching 5th Grade at Platteville Middle School
Student Teaching 2nd Grade at Potosi Elementary School
Student Teaching 3rd Grade at Dickeyville Holy Ghost
Tutoring Club at Platteville Middle School
Tutoring and mentoring program at Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha
Mentoring program at St. Marys of Dubuque
Mentoring program at Multicultural Program of Dubuque
Volunteering in Mrs. Eppings Kindergarten classroom at Trevor Grade School
Family Fun Night at Lancaster
Family Math Night at Ridgeway
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS:
Teaching in the Wild, Clark College
Project Wild Life Training
STEM Training
CERTIFICATIONS:
Project Lead the Way Certified

Marissa Mellen
26500 122nd St
(847) 418-1371
Trevor, WI 53179
mellenm@uwplatt.edu

CPR and First Aid Certified

Assistant Child Care Teacher Certification
Lead Teacher Certification
Shaken Baby Prevention Certification
Infant/Toddler Certification

AFFILIATIONS:
Member of Student Wisconsin Education Association (WEA)
Member of Platteville Early Childhood Association (PECA)
Treasurer (2013)
Vice President (2014)
Member of National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)