Melinda Brinkerhoff
Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
The skills and requirements of being a teacher, along with the desire to educate students, parents, families, and the surrounding community, are well suited to the library environment. As a retired teacher I desire to be in an academic environment but no longer want to be in a full time position. A library is a perfect place to use my skills and enable me to help others with their reading endeavors. I love learning and helping others learn so I am motivated to learn the skills necessary to perform the job well while having access to an academic environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
International Christian Academy
Las Vegas, NV
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
7th Grade History Teacher
Gibson Middle School/CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Used software to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
7th Grade History Teacher
Faiss Middle School/ CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of students requiring extra support.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and face to face meetings.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
7th Grade History Teacher
Monaco Middle School/CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
08.2003 - 06.2012
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Mentored new teachers.
- Developed professional development classes to help teachers develop skills necessary for student achievement.
- Maintained classroom materials such as computers, textbooks,and classroom peripherals.
- Member of School Improvement team, Grade Level Department Leader, Social Studies Department Chair.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of Las Vegas Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05.2010
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education With Social Studies
University of Las Vegas Nevada
Las Vegas, Nv05.2003
Skills
- Technology integration
- Safety awareness
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving skills
- Curriculum selection
- Time management
- Lesson Planning
- Communication skills
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
International Christian Academy
08.2019 - 06.2020
7th Grade History Teacher
Gibson Middle School/CCSD
08.2013 - 06.2016
7th Grade History Teacher
Faiss Middle School/ CCSD
08.2012 - 06.2014
7th Grade History Teacher
Monaco Middle School/CCSD
08.2003 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of Las Vegas Nevada
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Jefferson Community College
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education With Social Studies
University of Las Vegas Nevada