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Melba Folsom

Plainview,TX

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term Vacancy Teacher

Plainview ISD
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects fostering teamwork.
  • Utilized technology tools to facilitate interactive classroom activities and communication.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • One year 1st grade teacher, two years kindergarten teacher, one year Tutor.

Pre-K Teacher

Plainview Christian Academy
08.2014 - 05.2022
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging social and emotional development.
  • Collaborated with parents to enhance student progress and address individual needs.
  • Assessed students' developmental milestones and created personalized growth plans.
  • Maintained classroom organization ensuring materials were accessible and conducive to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Assisted and supervised 14-20 children through entire school day.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.

Pre-K Teacher / Director

Sonshine Preschool
08.2004 - 05.2009
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that promoted social and emotional development.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and address individual needs.
  • Mentored junior teachers on best practices for early childhood education strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Mentored teaching staff, promoting professional growth and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation along side the church secretary, optimizing financial management for preschool operations.
  • Assisted and supervised 10-15 children through entire school day.

Education

Diploma For Completion of Courses in Ministry - Ministry

Rhema Bible Training Center
Broken Arrow
05.1998

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School
Lubbock, TX
05.1994

Skills

  • Effective classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Performance assessments
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Parent and teacher conferences

Timeline

Long Term Vacancy Teacher

Plainview ISD
08.2022 - 05.2025

Pre-K Teacher

Plainview Christian Academy
08.2014 - 05.2022

Pre-K Teacher / Director

Sonshine Preschool
08.2004 - 05.2009

Diploma For Completion of Courses in Ministry - Ministry

Rhema Bible Training Center

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School

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