Melanie Colón Montes
Dallas,USA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Garland ISD, skilled in lesson planning and classroom management. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I effectively communicate and engage students, fostering a love for learning. Recognized for adaptability and critical thinking, I consistently prepare students for success in assessments and projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th & 5th grade SLAR/History Teacher
Garland ISD, Williams Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- English and Language Arts for 4th/5th grade
- Plan lessons and activities following the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills).
- Explaining and demonstrating techniques in reading comprehension and writing skills.
- Evaluating and preparing students for examinations (STAAR Test) and PBL based projects.
Guitar, Piano, Ukulele Instructor
New Song Music Academy
Dallas, USA
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Dallas, TX
- Teacher of Music Theory, Guitar, Piano and Ukulele:
- Plan activities for my students to use all known subjects for their instrument choice.
- Execute specific technique exercises for the student.
- Explaining and demonstrating artistic techniques.
- Evaluating and preparing students for presentations and projects.
- Dallas, TX
5th grade ELAR Teacher
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy
Mesquite
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Mesquite
- English and Language Arts for 5th grade
- Plan lessons and activities following the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills).
- Explaining and demonstrating techniques in reading comprehension and writing skills.
- Evaluating and preparing students for examinations (STAAR Test) and PBL based projects.
- Mesquite
Seasonal Sale Associate
Vans, a VF Company
San Juan, Puerto Rico
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Plaza Las Americas, San Juan, PR
- Greeting customers and responding to their questions and needs.
- Improving engagement with merchandise and providing outstanding customer service.
- Achieving established goals.
- Plaza Las Americas, San Juan, PR
Music Teacher
Ernesto Ramos Antonini Liberal School of Music
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Mayagüez, PR
- Teacher Practice experience used for my Bachelors:
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning to the students related to classroom lessons.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment related to the lesson.
- Provided tutoring to the students on the subject given.
- Students had to prepare two music pieces for the end of the year concert as evidence of my practice and for my supervisor, Prof. Ingrid Centeno of the Interamerican University.
- Mayagüez, PR
Education
Bachelor’s - Music Education, English as a Second Language
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
San German, Puerto Rico06.2020
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, fluent in both written and spoken communication
- Effective communicator
- Fast learner
- Highly adaptable
- Critical thinker
- Strong organizer
- Reliable work ethic
- Lesson planning
- Technical troubleshooting
- Classroom management
- Microsoft Office proficient
Certification
- English Instructor, 7th to 12th Grade Certificate, Texas Education Agency
- Fine Arts K-12 (General Music) Certificate, Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Secondary School Teacher (English) Certificate, Puerto Rico Department of Education
Timeline
4th & 5th grade SLAR/History Teacher
Garland ISD, Williams Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Guitar, Piano, Ukulele Instructor
New Song Music Academy
01.2023 - 07.2023
5th grade ELAR Teacher
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy
07.2021 - 06.2022
Seasonal Sale Associate
Vans, a VF Company
11.2020 - 01.2021
Music Teacher
Ernesto Ramos Antonini Liberal School of Music
08.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor’s - Music Education, English as a Second Language
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
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