Andrea Melo
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Clark County School District, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Adept at integrating technology and fostering team collaboration, I create engaging learning environments that support diverse student needs and promote social skills. Committed to enhancing student achievement through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
08.2016 - Current
- Experience teaching First, Second, and Kindergarten through out my time in Clark County.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops including Get Your Teach On Conference.
- Letrs, Kagan Strategy, and Explicit Phonics trained.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
- Acquired a general knowledge of program curriculum and detailed knowledge of assigned courses.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons in an effort to increase student understanding.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress.
- Instructed up to 25 students individually and in groups.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for students each year.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Student Teacher
Alice King Community School
Albuquerque, NM
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided group teaching in a classroom setting, as well as individual student support.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Met with parents to discuss student behaviors and needs.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Wrote IEP goals
- Worked in multi-age classroom setting (i.e. kinder/1st, 2nd/3rd, and 4th/5th)
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
Gym Attendant
University Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
08.2013 - 03.2016
- Monitoring patrons
- Managing time for activities
- Serving diverse groups of patrons
- Providing customer service
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment
Tennis Instructor
City Of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
06.2012 - 08.2015
- monitored small groups of adolescents
- coordinated classes and lessons
- monitored the safety of students
- provided the utmost customer service to patrons: answering questions regarding program details, working to make program appropriate for all patrons.
- Instilled discipline and the principles of good sportsmanship in all players.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Education And Special Education
University Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM2016
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Documentation and record keeping
- Social skills
- Creative teaching strategies
- Educational games
- Special needs support
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Student behavior tracking and progress reporting
Timeline
Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2016 - Current
Student Teacher
Alice King Community School
08.2015 - 04.2016
Gym Attendant
University Of New Mexico
08.2013 - 03.2016
Tennis Instructor
City Of Albuquerque
06.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - General Education And Special Education
University Of New Mexico