Melissa A.

Otto
motto732@gmail.com E-portfolio at: mottoeportfolio.weebly.com

Certification

NJ Elementary K-6 Standard Certificate

NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement
NJ Middle School Language Arts Endorsement

Education

Baccalaureate of Arts in Education and Psychology, Georgian Court University

Related Employment History

Pond Road Middle School 8/2016 to 6/2017
Special Education Teacher
Implemented NGSS lessons to enable students to become critical thinkers.
Worked with individual students to set goals, create self-directed learners and improve executive
functioning skills.
Collaborated with co-teachers to develop and implement hands-on learning experiences to motivate
and engage learners with eighth grade mathematics curriculum.
Collaborated with general educators, special educators, child study team members, administrators,
students and parents to promote optimal learning outcomes.
Utilized a variety of digital platforms to enhance student learning.
Differentiated instruction to improve academic skills in mathematics and science.
Developed and implemented a modified curriculum for seventh grade resource room mathematics.
Differentiated instruction in a seventh grade resource room math class to reach learners at different
levels.
Maintained a positive learning environment by implementing behavior management strategies and
using Responsive Classroom techniques.
Provided classroom assistance, accommodations and modifications to promote learning and reach
IEP goals.
Maintained data logs to track student progress toward IEP goals, use of modifications and learning
trends.
Analyzed data to drive instructional decisions and differentiation techniques.
Developed and implemented IEP accommodations, modifications and goals.
Participated in Annual Review meetings.
Administered standardized tests including PARCC and NJ ASK Science.
Actively participated in the school community including voluntary PLC meetings and School Health
Initiatives.
 Melissa A. Otto
Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School 8/2015 to 6/2016
General Education 4th grade
Facilitated differentiated research projects which enabled students to create multimedia presentations.
Developed cross-curricular activities to research and present Social Studies and Science Projects.
Implemented Readers and Writers Workshop.
Worked cooperatively in a PLC to implement targeted instructional goals.
Implemented differentiated Guided Reading and Words Their Way programs.
Developed Problem Based Learning activities.
Achieved a positive atmosphere using Responsive Classroom techniques.
Participated in school fundraisers and activities to further establish relationships with parents and the
community.
Gained experience using a Standards Based Report Card.

Switlik Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Basic Skills for 1st grade through 4th grade. 3/2015 to 6/2015
Worked with basic skills students in Mathematics and Literacy across grade levels.
Worked with Tier III intervention students to improve academic skills.
Participated in Intervention and Referral Services meetings.
Administered kindergarten screening protocols.
Administered and interpreted assessments to target areas of deficiency for improvement.
Resource room for 4th grade 11/2014 to 3/2015
Implemented the use of technology to improve student academic skills and help students prepare for
PARCC.
Worked with students to improve academic skills in Mathematics and Language Arts.
Gained experience with Readers and Writers Workshop.
Updated and implemented IEPs.
Administered standardized tests, such as In-View, SRI, and SMI.