Maurie Melton
Kaufman
Summary
Skilled Teacher with 16 years of teaching at the middle school level. Well versed in implementing core curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Kaufman I.S.D.
Kaufman
08.2005 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
ESL Coordinator
Kaufman I.S.D.
Kaufman
08.2007 - 05.2018
- Evaluated and recorded various aspects of students' progress and reported information to parents.
- Compiled, maintained and filed reports, records and other documents required by school and district.
- Prepared lessons to reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX07.2005
Skills
- Progress tracking
- Student plans
- Learning strategies
- G-Suite
- Self-Motivated
- Organization and Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Good Telephone Etiquette
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Month" at Norman Junior High School in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Norman Junior High in 2010.
Certification
- English as a Second Language Supplemental 4-8, State Board for Educator Certification - 2007-Current
- English Language Arts and Reading 4-8, State Board for Educator Certification - 2007-Current
Timeline
ESL Coordinator
Kaufman I.S.D.
08.2007 - 05.2018
Teacher
Kaufman I.S.D.
08.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University - Commerce
- English as a Second Language Supplemental 4-8, State Board for Educator Certification - 2007-Current
- English Language Arts and Reading 4-8, State Board for Educator Certification - 2007-Current
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