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Melinda Churchwell

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Professional educator with 27 years of experience including K-8 and higher education. Ability to coach and teach students of all ages. Able to lead both students and teachers to success through collaboration, coaching, and reflection.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

University Supervisor

CSUB
Bakersfield
08.2023 - Current
  • Supervise and evaluate student teachers enrolled in the credential program
  • Provide constructive feedback through meaningful debrief conversations, reflections in digital binders, and lesson plan feedback
  • Provide relevant instruction in seminars throughout the semester.

Student Teaching Supervisor

University of Phoenix
Bakersfield
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Supervised and evaluated student teachers enrolled in the credential program.
  • Provided meaningful feedback and coaching through observations, reflections, and lesson plan feedback.

Academic Coach

Wasco Union Elementary School District
Wasco
01.2014 - 06.2023
  • Supported teachers through observations with constructive feedback
  • Provided professional development for the school, district, and various grade levels
  • Modeled lessons and strategies for teachers.
  • Coached teachers in effective classroom management
  • Guided teachers through data analysis
  • Organized and facilitated state and local testing
  • Led the RTI program and participated in IEP meetings.
  • Was the administrative designee for my school sites.

Teacher

Wasco Union Elementary School District
Wasco, CA
08.1997 - 01.2014
  • taught grades Kindergarten, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade in a multiple subject classroom
  • taught English in grades 7-8.
  • Participated in trainings and professional development.
  • Held parent conferences regularly

Preschool Teacher

Greenfield Country Preschool
Bakersfield
08.1994 - 01.1997
  • taught and assisted in preschool instruction for ages 2-5 and the after school program.

Education

Administrative Credential - Educational Administration

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA
08-2015

Master of Arts - Education - Reading

California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
06-2000

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - BCLAD - Multiple Subject

California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
06-1998

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
06-1997

High School Diploma -

South High School
Bakersfield
06-1994

Skills

  • Effective Leadership
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Student Engagement
  • Excellent Communication
  • Professionalism
  • 27 years in education

Accomplishments

  • graduated Magna Cum Laude

Certification

  • Multiple Subject BCLAD teaching credential
  • English supplement for instruction in grades 6-8
  • Administrative services credential

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

University Supervisor

CSUB
08.2023 - Current

Student Teaching Supervisor

University of Phoenix
08.2023 - 06.2024

Academic Coach

Wasco Union Elementary School District
01.2014 - 06.2023

Teacher

Wasco Union Elementary School District
08.1997 - 01.2014

Preschool Teacher

Greenfield Country Preschool
08.1994 - 01.1997

Administrative Credential - Educational Administration

Fresno Pacific University

Master of Arts - Education - Reading

California State University Bakersfield

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - BCLAD - Multiple Subject

California State University - Bakersfield

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University Bakersfield

High School Diploma -

South High School

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