Glian Miguel Melendez
Gainesville,Florida
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Language Arts Teacher
Santa Fe High School
Alachua, Florida
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Aligned 9th and 11th grade ELA lessons with Florida B.E.S.T. standards to ensure competence in core reading/writing skills.
- Designed and implemented lessons that accommodated students with diverse needs by providing accessible-leveled texts and translated versions of readings.
- Provided timely performance feedback, fostering student growth and refining research and rhetorical skills year-round.
- Analyzed student data to identify student areas of improvement which lead to a 55% increase in pass rates from the FAST ELA PM 1 to the PM 3.
NSDA Certified Speech and Debate Assistant Coach
Alachua County
Gainesville, Florida
08.2023 - Current
- Coached over 30 students who earned regional/state-level accolades and national-level qualifications since 2023.
- Judged and evaluated student performances at regional and national qualifier tournaments, providing constructive feedback to enhance competitive readiness and refine public speaking skills.
- Organized tournament logistics and student travel, ensuring seamless participation and positive student experiences.
Instructional Paraprofessional
F.W. Buchholz High School
Gainesville, Florida
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Supported individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce learning objectives, improving student comprehension and classroom engagement.
- Advised students on course selection aligned with graduation requirements, enabling academic progression and eligibility for advanced coursework.
- Maintained academic and behavioral records of over 100 flex students to track student progress, enabling timely interventions and enhanced communication with parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Conservation, Florida Teaching
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2022
Skills
- Program Development
- Differentiated Instructional Strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Assessment Administration
- Learning Management Systems
- Critical Thinking/Rhetorical Coaching
Certification
- FLDOE Professional Certificate
- Biology (grades 6-12)
- Earth-Space Science (grades 6-12)
- English (grades 6-12)
- NSDA Certified Speech and Debate Coaching and Adjudication
Timeline
High School English Language Arts Teacher
Santa Fe High School
08.2025 - 06.2026
NSDA Certified Speech and Debate Assistant Coach
Alachua County
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Paraprofessional
F.W. Buchholz High School
08.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Conservation, Florida Teaching
University of Florida