Melenie Hammond
Educator
Portland,OR
Summary
Compassionate Certified Educator of 15+ years experience with extensive understanding of diverse teaching methods and deep understanding of culturally responsive teaching strategies.
Detail-oriented and adept at overseeing classes on a long term or short term basis. Highly effective at covering any subject, utilizing a knowledgeable and flexible approach.
Dedicated team player with personable style. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Substitute Teacher K-12
Portland Public School District
Portland, OR
01.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Teacher, Kindergarten FTE
James John Elementary School, PPS
Portland, OR
08.2012 - 02.2016
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet State/National standards.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within classroom setting.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher, Second Grade, FTE
Jason Lee Elementary School, PPS
Portland, OR
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Education
M.A. Ed. - Masters of Education
University of Phoenix
08.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
Widener University
Chester, PA 08.1997 - 12.2003
Skills
Progress reporting
Certification
State of Oregon, Preliminary Teaching License, (K-8), Multiple Subjects Self-Contained LIC. #10410156
Timeline
Certified Substitute Teacher K-12
Portland Public School District
01.2017 - Current
Teacher, Kindergarten FTE
James John Elementary School, PPS
08.2012 - 02.2016
Teacher, Second Grade, FTE
Jason Lee Elementary School, PPS
12.2011 - 06.2012
State of Oregon, Preliminary Teaching License, (K-8), Multiple Subjects Self-Contained LIC. #10410156
04-2010
M.A. Ed. - Masters of Education
University of Phoenix
08.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
Widener University
08.1997 - 12.2003
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