Melissa Lesage

559 Georgia Ave

Port Allen, Louisiana 70767
(225)324-3738
malesage@cox.net

OBJECTIVE
To teach children using knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice that enhances the overall experience in the classroom.

EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Science Early Childhood Education - PK-3 Teacher Certification (B.S.), May 2017 GPA 3.76

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Floater for Preschool and Aftercare Counselor, Baton Rouge, LA
University Methodist Preschool of Excellence and Aftercare, May 2014 - Present
Engage in age appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 3 months to 4 years old when their teacher
is not present
Help children with their homework (grades Kindergarten to second)
Maintain the safety of every child that is in my care
Monitor children while they are in our care

Student Teacher, Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts, January 2017 April 2017
Plan and implement lessons and centers that are age appropriate and developmentally appropriate for every child in the preschool
classroom
Model the appropriate use of language for preschool children

Student Teacher, Baton Rouge, LA

University Laboratory School, August 2016 - December 2016
Planned and implemented lessons that incorporated the Daily Five literacy structure for first grade students while still integrating
aspects of science and social studies
Developed age appropriate and developmentally appropriate lessons for each child in the classroom
Participated in conferences for every student that informed parents on what the child has mastered and what skills the child will be
working on mastering

Student Intern, Baton Rouge, LA

Villa Del Rey, January 2016 - April 2016
Observed how a second grade classroom is set up and ran every Monday and Wednesday
Monitored the room to ensure that the children were engaged in the lesson and understood the material being taught
Organized the materials to ensure that the day went smoothly
Participated in small group lessons and writing conferences

Student Intern, Zachary, LA

Northwestern Elementary, August 2015 - December 2015
Observed how a Kindergarten classroom is set up and run every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Monitored the classroom during readers workshop, writers workshop, morning tubs, and math tubs to ensure that all
the children were engaged in the lesson and understand the material
Taught the morning calendar routine and phonics lessons
Helped the teacher maintain the organization of the classroom
CONTINUING EDUCATION
2017 Region 2 Mini LACUE Conference March 2017
Mandated Reporter Online Training January 2017
Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training July 2016, July 2014
EBR Student Teacher Training Camp 2016
Medication Training July 2015
Darkness to Light Online Training 2014

SOCIETIES
Kappa Delta Epsilon, Association for the Education of Young Children, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

HONORS
Leonel E. Tustison & Helen L. Tustison Scholarship, LSU Dean's List, LSU President's List, Undergraduate Distinguished
Scholars