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
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Safety awareness
Verbal and written communication
Group Instruction
Lesson plan implementation
Creative problem solving
IEP understanding
Discipline
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