Melinda Jacobson
Allentown,PA
Summary
Dynamic Teacher Educator with a proven track record at Northampton Area School District, enhancing student engagement through culturally responsive and inquiry-based teaching. Skilled in data-driven instruction and effective communication, I foster collaborative environments and mentor peers, leading to improved academic outcomes and a culture of continuous improvement.
Experienced with curriculum design, instructional strategies, and educational leadership. Utilizes evidence-based teaching practices to support teacher growth and student achievement. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and adapting to diverse educational contexts.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Educator
Northampton Area School District
12.2005 - 06.2026
- Developed differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Established positive classroom environments that fostered open communication and collaboration between students.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Built strong rapport with parents/guardians through consistent communication about individual student progress, fostering collaborative partnerships that supported academic achievement.
- Reading Specialist for grades K-6.
- Mentored new teachers, contributing to their professional growth and enhancing overall faculty performance.
- Implemented formative assessments throughout lessons to monitor student understanding and adjust instruction as needed for better results.
- Served on curriculum review committee, collaborating with colleagues to refine courses for optimal alignment with state standards and current pedagogical trends.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the school community by participating in professional development workshops and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Organized extracurricular activities that provided opportunities for students to engage with course content outside of the classroom setting, enriching their educational experiences.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Purchasing Manager/ Packaging
Mallinckrodt Baker Inc./ Tyco Specialty Products
01.2000 - 12.2005
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards. Certified ISO Auditor through NCCC.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain.
Re-engineering for Strategic Sourcing Global
Mack Trucks, Inc. / Renault
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Buyer/ Product Stewardship
Air Products & Chemicals
10.1989 - 11.1997
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- $30-&50 million dollar spend.
- Conducted and led supplier audits.
- Certified ISO 9000 auditor.
- Lead and managed Product Risk Reviews.
- Researched FDA regulations and reinforced understanding and ramifications of non-compliance to regulations surrounding the sale of Oxygen gas to medical installations and institutions.
- Surveyed, scheduled, and directed review of Specialty Gas Catalog in less than one year (record achievement).
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Supported new product launches by ensuring timely availability of required materials, aligning with project timelines.
- Product Stewardship was a new role designed with a goal of process identification of the risks and hazards of chemicals from the design stage through manufacturing, sales, distribution, and disposal. This data was a value added component for the selling of new and existing products and especially to limit the liability to anyone who comes into contact with these chemicals. The goal was to complete this process in three years, but I completed it in two years. This Product Risk Review Process is now being utilized worldwide within APCI.
Education
Curriculum And Instruction
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA06-2012
Skills
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Teacher mentoring
- Student engagement
- Educational technology
- Project-based learning
- Assessment strategies
- Formative assessment
- Summative assessment
- Subject matter expertise
- Clear communication
- Active listening
- Classroom management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Peer mentoring
- Online teaching
- Data-driven instruction
- Data collection and analysis
Timeline
Teacher Educator
Northampton Area School District
12.2005 - 06.2026
Purchasing Manager/ Packaging
Mallinckrodt Baker Inc./ Tyco Specialty Products
01.2000 - 12.2005
Re-engineering for Strategic Sourcing Global
Mack Trucks, Inc. / Renault
01.1999 - 12.2000
Buyer/ Product Stewardship
Air Products & Chemicals
10.1989 - 11.1997
Curriculum And Instruction
Wilkes University
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