Melanie Rainwater
Bixby,OK
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Education Teacher with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Grove Elementary, Union Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Assisted in Social Studies adoption curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
Pre-K Teacher
Mitchell Elementary, Tulsa Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities into lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Kindergarten Teacher
Hawthorne, Tulsa Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
Kindergarten Assistant
Bixby Central, Bixby Public Schools
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and creative projects into the kindergarten curriculum.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Boosted children''s social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and consistent encouragement.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe, nurturing environment that promoted curiosity, exploration, and growth for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow, OK12.2010
Skills
- Social skills
- Classroom Management
- Emotional Support
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Lesson Planning
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Grove Elementary, Union Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Mitchell Elementary, Tulsa Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2014
Kindergarten Teacher
Hawthorne, Tulsa Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2013
Kindergarten Assistant
Bixby Central, Bixby Public Schools
01.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern State University
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