Melanie Shurtleff
Demorest,GA
Summary
Dedicated teacher with over 12 years of experience in innovative lesson planning and technology integration. Strong relationship management skills drive collaboration with students, parents, and colleagues, resulting in improved academic growth and a positive classroom environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Habersham County Board Of Education
Clarkesville, GA
08.2013 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to ensure academic growth.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences and engagement.
- Have been and am currently on leadership team for my school and represent my grade level.
- Currently on District Curriculum Map and Common Assessment Development team.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Piedmont Universtiy
Demorest, GA07-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA05-2011
Skills
- Effective relationship management
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Social-emotional learning training
- Test proctoring
- Excellent classroom management
- Instructional best practices
Certification
Gifted Certification
Timeline
Teacher
Habersham County Board Of Education
08.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Education
Piedmont Universtiy
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Piedmont University