Melinda Barnes-Ybarra
Carmel,IN
Summary
Melinda is a consummate professional with 15+ years of serving programs dedicated to services for youth, young, adults, and families. As an educator, she continues to be driven by an eagerness to contribute to team success through department collaboration, active use of best practices, and engaging instruction. The focus of Melinda's forward-thinking professional work continues to in programs that serve those within urban communities. She is driven by an appreciation for social and cultural differences, diverse perspectives, and competing ideas that bring understanding.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Ethnic Studies Instructor
Indianapolis Public Schools
02.2022 - Current
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
English Language Art Teacher
Paramount School Of Excellence
10.2019 - Current
- Implemented StudySync ELA program and provided appropriate scaffolds to increase English reading fluency among students.
- Certified ILEARN test administrator familiar with ILEARN test accommodation and proctor protocols for ELL students
- Experienced in use of rubrics and performance data to assess student progress
- Created lesson plans and differentiated learning based on student learning
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with students, parents, and families
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
Grant Writer, Business Owner
Nurturing Network, LLC
06.2009 - 12.2020
- Secured grant funding for nonprofit social service community organizations up to 2.3 million dollars.
- Generated monthly grant writing activities reports and submitted documentation to director to promote funding program transparency.
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
- Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
U.S./World History Teacher
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
- Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster English instruction.
Education
Teaching English As A Foreign Language Certificate - TESOL/ TEFL Certification
International TEFL Academy
Chicago, IL04.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05.2020
MBA - Public Administration And Business Services
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio10.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio05.2000
Skills
- Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials
- Accuracy in the maintenance of student grades and records
- Culturally efficient approach in working with diverse groups and individuals
- Ability to adjust to frequently changing priorities
- Analysis and Reporting related to donors
- Develop progressive program policy and procedures
- Knowledgeable in best practices of Research strategy to identify private, state, and federal funding sources
- Proposal Management
- Cross-departmental project development
- Professional Development Activity Facilitation
Timeline
Ethnic Studies Instructor
Indianapolis Public Schools
02.2022 - Current
English Language Art Teacher
Paramount School Of Excellence
10.2019 - Current
U.S./World History Teacher
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School
05.2018 - 07.2019
Grant Writer, Business Owner
Nurturing Network, LLC
06.2009 - 12.2020
Teaching English As A Foreign Language Certificate - TESOL/ TEFL Certification
International TEFL Academy
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marian University
MBA - Public Administration And Business Services
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
The Ohio State University