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Melinda Fullington

Commerce City,USA

Summary

Passionate and motivated educator seeking an entry-level teaching position while pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education degree. Enthusiastic to utilize the knowledge and skills acquired through my education and experience to help students reach their full potential.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Foundations Academy
Brighton, CO
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans to introduce concepts in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
  • Conducted regular assessments of student performance and provided feedback to students and parents.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills by providing engaging projects and assignments.
  • Promoted parent involvement by scheduling meetings throughout the school year and encouraging attendance at school events.

STUDENT TEACHER - 1ST GRADE

Hillsborough County Schools
Riverview, FL
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Prepared lesson plans according to school standards and assigned subjects
  • Fostered positive classroom environment to encourage learning and promote student growth
  • Facilitated meaningful discussions among small groups of students during guided reading sessions
  • Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lesson plans for maximum engagement
  • Monitored student progress through assessments, observations and record keeping
  • Integrated technology into lessons to engage learners
  • Guided class discussions according to subject material
  • Established clear expectations for behavior while creating an atmosphere conducive to learning
  • Performed basic clerical tasks such as filing paperwork or grading assignments
  • Utilized effective classroom management strategies to ensure a safe learning environment
  • Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues
  • Observed established classroom schedules to provide consistency for students
  • Documented summary of work completed to update regular classroom teacher
  • Followed lesson plans designed by staff teachers
  • Enforced school and classroom rules to maintain order

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, K-5

Kelly Services
Tampa, FL
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Established clear expectations for behavior while creating an atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Performed basic clerical tasks, such as filing paperwork or grading assignments.
  • Utilized effective classroom management strategies to ensure a safe learning environment.
  • Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues.
  • Observed established classroom schedules to provide consistency for students.

Education

MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, Utah
12.2024

MBA - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL, US
12.2013

BBA - ACCOUNTING

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
08.2005

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Student Assessment
  • Lesson Planning and implementation
  • Communication Skills
  • Collaborative team work
  • Technology integration into teaching
  • Parent-teacher communication

Certification

Alternative Teacher Licensure Eligible

Timeline

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Foundations Academy
08.2024 - Current

STUDENT TEACHER - 1ST GRADE

Hillsborough County Schools
09.2023 - 11.2023

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, K-5

Kelly Services
08.2022 - 05.2023

MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Western Governor's University

MBA - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

Benedictine University

BBA - ACCOUNTING

Tennessee State University
Melinda Fullington