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