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MELANIE CLARKSON

MELANIE CLARKSON

8431 Sophie Lane Ooltewah

Summary

Enthusiastic teaching professional with over 20 years of creative instructing experience at the middle school level. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Explorations/STEM Teacher

Hamilton County Department of Education
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans incorporating STEM principles and technologies.
  • Facilitated hands-on learning experiences to enhance student understanding of complex scientific concepts.
  • Increased classroom engagement through the incorporation of hands-on, inquiry-based activities in lesson plans.
  • Integrated real-world applications into lessons, enhancing relevance and increasing student interest.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and complex assignments.

Science/Math Teacher

Hamilton County Department of Education
08.2005 - 05.2024
  • Dedicated to high achievement and expectations by instructing middle school students through project based learning, lectures, discussions, group activities, labs, and demonstrations both virtually and in person.
  • Communicates clear learning targets for all lessons, units, and projects to all stakeholders.
  • Prepares daily lesson plans closely aligned to the Tennessee Standards and submits weekly for review and feedback.
  • Integrates technology consistently into the classroom as an instructional tool.
  • Identifies signs of emotional or developmental problems in students and seeks assistance when needed.
  • Seeks opportunities to grow professionally by attending Professional Learning Communities.
  • Collaborates routinely with colleagues to plan best practices lessons with the goal of advancing student learning and growth in mind.
  • Analyzes assessment data to evaluate students' progress to determine areas of weakness in order to provide support.
  • Establishes a positive rapport with students, parents, colleagues, and administration, keeping an open mind and using positive communication.
  • Serves on school committees to strengthen the relationships with students, families, and colleagues.


Consumer Affairs/Team Leader

Olan Mills
10.1993 - 02.2000
  • Solved unresolved customer issues that escalated to the Office of the President
  • Met and exceeded all customer call guidelines including service levels, handle time, and productivity.
  • Strong leader of customer support staff.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in an empathetic manner.
  • Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned a reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Managed work-flow to exceed quality service goals.

Education

Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Tusculum University
Tusculum, TN
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Education

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
01.2000

Skills

  • Top rated level 5 teacher
  • Facilitating inclusive classroom environments
  • Strong collaborator
  • Customizing curriculum frameworks for science
  • Positive learning environment
  • Excellent and efficient time management
  • Strong and effective classroom discipline
  • Nine years of departmental leadership experience
  • Substantial knowledge of virtual technologies/platforms
  • Proven ability to inspire students
  • In-depth knowledge of inquiry-based and 3-D learning
  • Creative learning strategies and student-centered learning
  • Varied lesson plans for in person and virtual
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Proficient in engaging diverse personalities

Timeline

Career Explorations/STEM Teacher

Hamilton County Department of Education
08.2024 - Current

Science/Math Teacher

Hamilton County Department of Education
08.2005 - 05.2024

Consumer Affairs/Team Leader

Olan Mills
10.1993 - 02.2000

Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Education

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Tusculum University

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