CYNTHIA MELTON
San Antonio
Summary
I have been a teacher of 12 and 13 year old children for approximately 30 years. I love working with this age and find the unique characteristics of adolescence a challenge. Each year, I have many students come to me for help with overcoming personal challenges in addition to the academic ones. It is rewarding to help them navigate successfully through their issues in addition to helping them achieve academic success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 7th Grade Co-Taught ELA
NISD - Straus Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Instructed a variety of ability levels.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Substitute Teacher
Granite City Community Unit School District #9
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment
- Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues
- Worked in elementary and junior high classrooms
- Was a long-term substitute for junior high at the alternative school
Teacher
Granite City Community Unit School District #9
08.1994 - 05.2021
- The regular education teacher for co-taught, inclusion, 7th grade math class for six years
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques
- Maintained a safe classroom environment where students were free to make and learn from mistakes
- Helped develop curriculum for 7th grade math
- Volunteered to tutor students before school
- Team taught 7th and 8th grade middle and also served as middle school team leader
- Taught a variety of subjects, including accelerated math, literature, science and composition
- Part of the team responsible for the adoption of new science books and curriculum
- Started and sponsored a school newspaper, school craft club, and prayer club
- Worked with administration to modify the middle school block schedule
Teacher
Alton Community Unit School District 11
08.1992 - 06.1994
- Taught gifted and regular education 7th grade students in math, reading, and history
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Created and taught engaging math lessons and activities
- Supervised students before school
- Volunteered to attend school dances and the school-wide field trip
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
McKendree University
Lebanon, ILBachelor of Arts - English
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, ILSkills
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Sense of Humor
- Crisis intervention
- Lesson planning
- Instructional methods
- Student rapport
- Breaking complicated down into simple to aid in understanding
Certification
• Texas Teaching License. TEA ID: 2490104
Illinois Teaching License. License ID: 2076251
Timeline
Teacher - 7th Grade Co-Taught ELA
NISD - Straus Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Granite City Community Unit School District #9
08.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher
Granite City Community Unit School District #9
08.1994 - 05.2021
Teacher
Alton Community Unit School District 11
08.1992 - 06.1994
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
McKendree University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southern Illinois University
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