Melanie Chastang

Classroom Teacher

Valdosta City Schools

08.2001 - 03.2023

Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over [Number] students.
Used [Software] to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.