Melanie Speed
Decatur,GA
Summary
Compassionate Teacher with experience and extensive knowledge of second language acquisition. Known for creating dynamic and relevant lesson plans with goal-oriented mindset and commitment to long-term student growth and success. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
World Language Teacher (Spanish)
City Schools Of Decatur
Decatur, United States
08.2008 - 06.2019
- Created and executed various daily assignments to prepare 300 students for STAMP 4se Exam, a nationally normed second language assessment for second language students in 6th grade and below.
- Used ipads, laptops, and technology in classes everyday in a One to One Google school.
- Led the district in the implementation of the NOELLA exam, pilot exam for the STAMP exam. First of its kind in the United States
Spanish Teacher-Long Term Substitute
York District 1 Schools
York, South Carolina
09.2008 - 12.2008
Spanish/Japanese Teacher
Cobb County Schools
Marietta, Georgia
08.1987 - 06.1993
- Served as supervising teacher for the 1st Long Distance Learning environment in the state of Georgia where a group of top students learned Japanese via television in 1990,
- Drove the above students to Nebraska to be filmed as a model group for the Distance Learning class which had participants all over the nation.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2023
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
- Self-Motivated
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Spanish Teacher-Long Term Substitute
York District 1 Schools
09.2008 - 12.2008
World Language Teacher (Spanish)
City Schools Of Decatur
08.2008 - 06.2019
Spanish/Japanese Teacher
Cobb County Schools
08.1987 - 06.1993
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Georgia State University
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