Melinda Ross

609 Fulton Street, Duryea, PA 18642

Phone: 570-885-0106
E-Mail: Mrr21811@huskies.bloomu.edu
Website: www.students4math.com

Objective
Elementary or Middle School Mathematics teaching position to reach their potential; special interest in
coaching and advising extracurricular activities.

Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Spring 2012 Spring 2015

Bachelor of Science in Education

GPA: 3.43

Major: Middle Level Education Mathematics

Minor: Educational Technology
Penn State University

Fall 2010 Fall 2011

Major: Secondary Education Mathematics

Pittston Area School District

1995 to 2010

Graduated with a High School Diploma

Experience
Bethlehem/Easton Area Urban Practicum

Summer 2014

Easton Area Middle School 7/8

Taught/participated in interactive lessons in the classroom

Observed and participated in differentiated/flipped classrooms

Co-taught students identified as having low SES

Co-taught students on multiple levels

Participated in diversity activities in and out of the classroom

Volunteered in the surrounding community

Received approximately 200 hours of diverse school related experiences

40 Hour School Observation

Spring 2013

Required for admittance out of Pre-Service Program

Tutoring at YMCA Bloomsburg

Fall 2013

Tutored once a week to a middle school student for one hour intervals

Concentrated on all subjects, extra instruction in mathematics

Skills
Extensive experience with:

Flipped Classrooms
Video editing
Website Construction for Teachers
Virtual Learning Communities
Digital Video
Multimedia Authoring
Editing of own website

Honors and Activities

Deans List
Spring 2013
Fall 2013
Association for Middle Level Education: Professional Development Chair

Spring 2014 Fall 2014

As the Professional Development Chair I was required to meet regularly with other members of the
executive board, attend regular meetings, keep ties in the community to have these speakers come to
our regular meetings informing members of the requirements of being a middle level teacher.
Phi Sigma Sigma Fraternity: Housing Manager

Spring 2013 Fall 2014 (December)

As housing manager, I was required to have frequent contact between members and National
Headquarters; I assigned chores to the house members (21 people), enforced rules, kept contact
between house staff/landlord.
Certificate of Appreciation

Spring 2012 Spring 2014

Recognition of academic achievements at Bloomsburg University

The Big Event: Bloomsburg

Spring 2012 Present (consecutive years)

Participated in a school wide clean up of the town.

Special Olympics Bocce Bash

Fall 2012 Present (consecutive years)

Participated in volunteer effort for the Special Olympics Bocce tournament held on campus. .

References can be provided upon request.