Melanie Cytron

Current Address 15 Shakespeare Rd. Waltham, MA 02453

Permanent Address 49 Granada Way St. Louis, MO 63124
melanie.cytron@gmail.com (314) 495-7517

Certification
Massachusetts Certification, Elementary (1-6)

Expected May 2015

MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills, Foundations of Reading, General Curriculum with
mathematics subtest: Passed

Education
Brandeis University: Waltham, MA

August 2011-Present

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics; minors, Education Studies and Elementary Teacher Education
Anticipated graduating overall GPA: 3.87, major: 4.0, with Magna Cum Laude honors
Deans List honoree, December 2011-Present
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society, recognizing excellence in the liberal arts and sciences

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher
Stanley Elementary School, Grade 2: Waltham, MA

Planned, taught, and assessed lessons as lead teacher for 1.5 weeks, in accordance with MA,
Common Core, and district curriculum standards.
Differentiated class work, homework, and instruction for a diverse range of learners including
English Language Learners and students on IEPs/504s.
Coordinated proactive behavior management techniques with lead teacher to successfully manage
class of 20 diverse learners.
Implemented technological teaching and assessment tools in the classroom, including the use of a
data collection system for tracking students weekly literacy activities.
Collaborated with other teachers, specialists, and administrators in regular curriculum meetings,
faculty meetings, IEP meetings, and professional development sessions.

Practica
Horace Mann Elementary School, Grade 2: Newton, MA

Spring 2013-Fall 2013

Observed and assisted lead teachers with classroom management and set-up in classes of approx.
20 students.
Coached students effectively in one-on-one reading conferences to provide individualized support
for continued growth.

Teachers Assistant
Temple Emanuel, Grade 2: Newton, MA

Fall 2014-Present

Fall 2013-Spring 2014

Collaborated with lead teacher in lesson planning and execution to increase Hebrew literacy skills,
religious knowledge, and moral behavior.
Administered one-on-one assessments to measure Hebrew language development.

Cadet Teacher
Reed Elementary School, Grade 4: St. Louis, MO

Teaching Assistant
Shaare Emeth, Kindergarten: St. Louis, MO

Spring 2010

Planned and executed a readers theater performance to integrate literacy skills in a creative
project.
Coached students one-on-one to provide individualized support in math and reading.

Fall 2008-Spring 2011

Organized and ran activities e.g. topical read alouds, explicit Hebrew alphabet instruction, and
curriculum-based creative projects.
Coached students one-on-one to provide enrichment, support, and meet the varied needs of
students.

Work Experience
Teaching Assistant
Department of Linguistics, Brandeis University: Waltham, MA

Floor Staff
City Museum, St. Louis, MO

Fall 2014-Present

Assisted professor in teaching of Syntax and Linguistic Typology courses by grading

assignments and collaborating to determine scope and sequence of the courses
Coached students one-on-one in office hours to clarify course material and provide assistance
on problem sets
Planned and executed discussion sections on syntactic derivation for class of 24 students

May 2014-August 2014

Assisted and supervised children and adults at an amusement park-style facility to maintain
safety of both customers and museum attractions

Other Experience

Waltham Group Tutoring in Public Schools, Volunteer, Fall 2011-Spring 2014

o Assisted teacher in a kindergarten art classroom
Waltham Group General Tutoring, Volunteer, Fall 2012-Fall 2013
o Tutored high school student in study skills
o Tutored first grader in literacy skills
CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified, Summer 2014
Coversational Hebrew proficiency
Computer programming experience in Java
Experienced with Google Drive, SmartBoard, iPads, document cameras, Microsoft Office
President of Top Score, a student-run pops orchestra at Brandeis University
Musician in University band, orchestra, pit orchestra, and pep band