Melinda Kay Maks
Henderson,NV
Summary
Passionate, energetic primary school teacher for 20 years in different urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments that support diverse educational styles and foster growth. Driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Enjoys using digital technology and different applications with her students like: Adobe Sparks, Google Classroom, Google Earth, Kahoot, Prezi, and Quizizz.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Classroom Teacher
Clark County Unified School District
06.2013 - Current
- Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills (in kindergarten, second grade and fifth grade.)
Elementary School Teacher
Merryhill Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2013
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Developed innovative and diverse methods for teaching children aged 6 to 8 using technology integration and experimental learning.
Elementary School Teacher
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening as well as the four domains of the arts (performing arts and fine arts).
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Instilled understanding of diversity via multi-cultural lessons.
Customer Service Representative
Washington Mutual Bank
09.1995 - 09.2002
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Curriculum Studies
Concordia University
Irvine, California07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, California06.1998
Skills
- Taught Primary Grades - Fifth, Third, Second Grade and Kindergarten
- Differentiated Instruction and Marzano Trained
- Strong Bases in Classroom Management and CHAMPS
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration and Curriculum Designer
- Excellent Time Management
- Progress reporting
- Critical thinking
- Data entry
- Active listening
- Time management
Timeline
Elementary School Classroom Teacher
Clark County Unified School District
06.2013 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Merryhill Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2013
Elementary School Teacher
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
08.2007 - 05.2009
Customer Service Representative
Washington Mutual Bank
09.1995 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
California State University, Fullerton
Master of Arts - Education, Curriculum Studies
Concordia University
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