I have had a love of the arts since I was a child and have belonged to a variety of select choirs and performed solos in front of thousands throughout Minnesota as well as overseas in Europe. I am featured on a hip-hop album as a background vocalist and also sang on demos for commercial campaigns. On top of music, I also enjoy being an educator. I have a YouTube channel where I read children's books. I have also created and produced a podcast that can be found on all major podcast networks. I have worked with online marketing for music, podcasts and restaurants. I earned a Master’s in Differentiated Instruction from Concordia University_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and a Bachelor of Education from Concordia University_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). I currently serve as an educator of Elk River Schools and previously taught in Orono Public Schools. I am passionate about literacy, math, art, social studies and science instruction, and I enjoy planning and participating in school assemblies.…

Melissa Van Havermaet

I have had a love of the arts since I was a child and have belonged to a variety of select choirs and performed solos in front of thousands throughout Minnesota as well as overseas in Europe. I am featured on a hip-hop album as a background vocalist and also sang on demos for commercial campaigns. On top of music, I also enjoy being an educator. I have a YouTube channel where I read children's books. I have also created and produced a podcast that can be found on all major podcast networks. I have worked with online marketing for music, podcasts and restaurants. I earned a Master’s in Differentiated Instruction from Concordia University_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and a Bachelor of Education from Concordia University_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). I currently serve as an educator of Elk River Schools and previously taught in Orono Public Schools. I am passionate about literacy, math, art, social studies and science instruction, and I enjoy planning and participating in school assemblies.…

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I have had a love of the arts since I was a child and have belonged to a variety of select choirs and performed solos in front of thousands throughout Minnesota as well as overseas in Europe. I am featured on a hip-hop album as a background vocalist and also sang on demos for commercial campaigns. On top of music, I also enjoy being an educator. I have a YouTube channel where I read children’s books. I have also created and produced a podcast that can be found on all major podcast networks. I have worked with online marketing for music, podcasts and restaurants.

I earned a Master’s in Differentiated Instruction from Concordia University_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and a Bachelor of Education from Concordia University_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). I currently serve as an educator of Elk River Schools and previously taught in Orono Public Schools. I am passionate about literacy, math, art, social studies and science instruction, and I enjoy planning and participating in school assemblies.

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CEO at Elk River Schools
January 1, 2013 - Present
Provide a safe and caring environment for all students by setting boundaries and structure within the classroom and daily instruction. Reinforce concepts using cooperative and exploratory learning. Establish rapport with students, parents and school staff. Engage students in literacy, mathematics, art, social studies and science instruction. Identify students eligible for intervention services. Provide intervention services to students in literacy and reading skills. Participate in a professional learning community to improve teaching practices and expectations. Involve planning and participating in school assemblies.
Second Grade Teacher / Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher at Orono Public Schools
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Provide a safe and caring environment for all students by setting boundaries and structure within the classroom and daily instruction. Reinforce concepts using cooperative and exploratory learning. Establish rapport with students, parents and school staff. Engage students in literacy, mathematics, art, social studies and science instruction. Identify students eligible for intervention services. Provide intervention services to students in literacy and reading skills. Participate in a professional learning community to improve teaching practices and expectations. Involve planning and participating in school assemblies.
Promotions / Marketing at Aria Promotions
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Marketing and promotions role including campaign planning, client outreach and event coordination.

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Master's Degree: Differentiated Instruction at Concordia University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Education at Concordia University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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