Melissa Finch-Lozito
12 Ewald Place ∙ Stony Point, NY ∙ (845) 245-1786 ∙
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Jawonio
April 2012 – Present
Early Intervention Special Education Service Provider
(July 12’ – Present)
· Basic Toddler Group
· Enhanced Toddler Group
Universal Preschool Teacher (Sept. 12’ – March 12’)
Preschool Special Education Teacher (April 12 – June 12’)
North Rockland Central School District
September 2004 through June 2011
Stony Point Elementary
Special Education Teacher
· Inclusion Consultant for Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 3
· Self-Contained Teacher (Grades 1,2,3,4)
Willow Grove Middle School
Special Education Teacher
· ELA Teacher/System 44 for 5th Grade Self-Contained
· Resource Room Teacher for Grade 5 & 7
Gifted & Talented Teacher (3, 4, 5, 6)
· Directed a Shakespearean Play.
· Delivered complex mathematical skills to Math Olympiad Students (Grades 5 & 6).
· Fostered higher-order thinking skills to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
· Delivered complex mathematical skills to Math Olympiad Students (Grades 5 & 6).
Dept. of Special Services
CPSE General Education Teacher
· Assisted CPSE Chairperson during meetings.
· Obtained knowledge of state & federal regulations for special education.
· Familiarized with responses to disproportionality issues via SED mandates.
NRCSD, Substitute List
Per Diem Substitute
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Possesses strong communication skills both verbal and written.
· Motivated support staff by supporting all programs and initiatives.
· Identified and responded quickly to trends in education.
· Composed analytical Educational Evaluation Reports.
· Participated in CSE meetings.
· Organized and setup classroom layouts, schedules, curriculum, and management routines.
· Worked collaboratively with other teachers and staff.
· Analyzed data and reports to assess students and guide instruction.
CERTIFICATIONS:
· New York State Initial Certification;
· Early Childhood Education (Birth -2)
· Childhood Education (1-6)
· Students with Disabilities (Birth -6)
· Students with Disabilities (7-12) anticipated in 2014
COMMITTEES:
· Response to Intervention Committee
· Character Committee
· Differentiated Instruction Committee
· Student of the Month Committee
· PTA
CORPORATE EXPERIENCE:
Landscape MD, Inc.
May 2005 – Present
Vice-President/Secretary
Executive Officer
· Performed role of leader in the corporation.
· Successfully devised marketing strategies, which resulted in company growth in services offered and customer basis, as well as increased profits.
· Utilized revenue and reports to monitor sales, analyze deficiencies, and respond quickly to opportunities.
· Originated office procedures for work orders, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
· Interviewed, developed, promoted, and retained employees.
· Demonstrated accountability for staffing hours.
· Trained office staff in various skills and processes.
· Motivated office staff and field service team to perform at a higher level.
· Developed a superior quality staff of talented people who are committed to a customer focused attitude.
· Formulated correspondence to customers, both residential and commercial.
CIBA Specialty Chemicals
July 2000-January 2004
Expense Account Auditor
· Reconciled employee expense accounts.
Accounts Payable Analyst
· Verified and processed invoices while balancing daily totals.
Alliance Funding, a division of Superior Bank, FSB.
March 1999 – July 2000
Mortgage Funds Expeditor
· Proofread mortgage documents for authenticity.
· Prepared mortgage folders for release of funds.
TECHNOLOGY:
· Utilized SAP Financial Software.
· Expertise in QuickBooks Accounting Software.
· Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Front Page and Print Shop.
· Skilled usage of SMART Board technologies.
EDUCATION:
City College of New York
Master's Degree, Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12)
Anticipated graduation in 2014
Fordham University - Marymount Campus
BS, Inclusive Childhood Education
Minor: English Literature
HONORS:
· Graduated Cum Laude from Fordham University
· Achieved Dean's List at Fordham University
· Member of The Phi Sigma Omicron Honor Society
REFERENCES:
Available Upon Request