Melissa Tauber

About Melissa Tauber

I write differentiated curriculum for students with diverse learning needs — building…

Experience

1. Curriculum Developer

   Kreyco

   Jan 2025 — Present

   As an ESL Curriculum Developer, I design engaging, standards-aligned lessons and units for English Language Learners (ELLs) in Grades K–5, with a focus on language acquisition, literacy development, and content integration. My work supports students at various proficiency levels—particularly WIDA Tier 1 learners—through scaffolded instruction, visuals, interactive activities, and culturally relevant materials.I specialize in: Creating multi-day units aligned with WIDA and state standards Designing lessons that build academic vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing Integrating content areas such as social studies, science, and geography into ESL instruction Developing assessments and language objectives for diverse learners Supporting teachers with implementation-ready resources and differentiation toolsPassionate about empowering multilingual learners and building inclusive classrooms where language and identity are valued.

Education

• Passaic County Community College

  Associate's degree

  2012 — 2015

• Seton Hall University

  Master's degree

  2020 — 2022

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Bachelor's degree

  2016 — 2019