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Melinda Kay Chambers

Melinda Kay Chambers

Houston,TX

Summary

Passionate and dedicated educator committed to fostering student growth and unlocking their full potential. Experienced in effectively managing classroom dynamics and fostering positive student behavior through innovative and proactive strategies. Known for building strong connections with students, while also possessing a keen analytical mindset and sound judgment in decision-making.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Substitute Teacher

Alief ISD
04.2018 - 10.2018
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
  • Implemented CHAMPs training with students

Director and Tutor

Classical Conversations
08.2013 - 10.2018
  • Planned lessons and instructed students
  • Cultivated relationships with students and parents

Elementary Teacher

Tomball ISD
09.2021 - Current
  • Introduced UFLI to my grade level before it was used in Tomball (Summer 2022)
  • Led Tomball ISD district PD for UFLI (2023) and Tier Two Interventions for K-2 Letter Formation Instruction (2024)
  • Led School-Wide Vertical Alignment for ELA
  • Finalist for Teacher of the Year (2024-2025)
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians, and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.

Elementary Teacher

Fort Bend ISD
10.2018 - 06.2021
  • First Grade Teacher (2020-2021)
  • Second Grade Teacher (2019-2020)
  • Fifth Grade Teacher (2018-2019)
  • Impact Teams with The Core Collaborative - 2 years
  • Standards-Based Grading Pilot School

Personal Tutor

Self-employeed
04.2015 - 01.2019
  • Personalized lesson plans and teaching techniques for students
  • Developed rapport and relationships with clients/parents

Master Trainer

LA Fitness
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Cultivated relationships with clients

Elementary Teacher

Irving ISD
08.1993 - 12.1994
  • Second Grade Teacher

Elementary Teacher

Brownwood ISD
01.1993 - 06.1993
  • Second Grade Teacher

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction

Western Governors University
11.2024

Reading by Design Certified - Systematic, Explicit, And Intensive Dyslexia Intervention

Tomball ISD
06.2024 - 06.2024

ESL Certification - English As A Second Language

Texas Education Agency
11.2018

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Reading, and Math Concentrations

Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX
12.1992

Skills

  • Strategic Materials Sourcing
  • Academic Needs Assessment
  • Digital Content Delivery
  • Effective Classroom Management
  • Organizational Skills in Education
  • Customized Teaching Approaches
  • Strong Organizational Abilities
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Relationship Development

Timeline

Reading by Design Certified - Systematic, Explicit, And Intensive Dyslexia Intervention

Tomball ISD
06.2024 - 06.2024

Elementary Teacher

Tomball ISD
09.2021 - Current

Elementary Teacher

Fort Bend ISD
10.2018 - 06.2021

Elementary Substitute Teacher

Alief ISD
04.2018 - 10.2018

Master Trainer

LA Fitness
09.2016 - 09.2018

Personal Tutor

Self-employeed
04.2015 - 01.2019

Director and Tutor

Classical Conversations
08.2013 - 10.2018

Elementary Teacher

Irving ISD
08.1993 - 12.1994

Elementary Teacher

Brownwood ISD
01.1993 - 06.1993

Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction

Western Governors University

ESL Certification - English As A Second Language

Texas Education Agency

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Reading, and Math Concentrations

Howard Payne University
Melinda Kay Chambers