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Melanie Garza

Dallas

Summary

Educator with experience in Early College and P-TECH programs, supporting students in achieving academic and postsecondary success. Pursuing an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy while developing expertise in instructional leadership, college readiness, and student support.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English I Teacher (P-Tech/Advanced)

Dallas ISD
08.2024 - Current
  • Teach English I within a P-TECH Early College program serving approximately 130 students annually.
  • Supported over 35 students in meeting TSIA2 college-readiness benchmarks.
  • Serve as an English IV teacher and college facilitator, supporting college readiness, academic progress, and postsecondary planning.

Corps Member

Teach for America
05.2024 - 06.2026
  • Selected for competitive national corps program focused on educational equity and instructional leadership.

Administrative Assistant

Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center - SMU Dedman School of Law
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated events, including a symposium on AI in the legal field, attended by attorneys, researchers, and policy experts.
  • Streamlined operations by revising standard operating procedures (SOPs) and managing projects in Asana.

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Policy

Southern Methodist University
05-2028

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Human Rights

Southern Methodist University
05-2024

Skills

  • Data-Informed Instruction
  • Student Support
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Program Evaluation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Written & Verbal Communication

Certification

  • English Language Arts (7-12)
  • Certified by Texas Education Agency

Timeline

English I Teacher (P-Tech/Advanced)

Dallas ISD
08.2024 - Current

Corps Member

Teach for America
05.2024 - 06.2026

Administrative Assistant

Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center - SMU Dedman School of Law
01.2024 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Human Rights

Southern Methodist University

Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Policy

Southern Methodist University
Melanie Garza