Melinda Montgomery
The Colony,TX
Summary
Compassionate educator with expertise in fostering social-emotional growth and enhancing student engagement through interactive learning experiences. Proven track record of building positive relationships with students and families, ensuring a supportive and safe learning environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Lakeview Elementary, LEISD
Little Elm, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented behavior management techniques to foster a positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance student learning and address individual needs.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support interactive learning experiences.
- Organized enrichment activities that promoted social skills and teamwork among students.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Enhanced classroom behavior through implementation of positive reinforcement strategy, leading to more conducive learning environment.
- Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
- Promoted culture of reading and learning by setting up classroom library accessible to all students.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy, patience, and communication skills.
- Encouraged positive behaviors and growth mindset among students through use of motivational charts and awards.
- Boosted students' understanding of basic math concepts with use of hands-on learning tools and activities.
Preschool Gymnastics Director
Metroplex Gymnastics
Allen, TX
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented gymnastics training programs for various ages and skill levels.
- Enhanced safety protocols and ensured compliance with industry regulations during all gymnastics activities.
- Fostered relationships with parents and athletes to promote open communication and program satisfaction.
- Led strategic initiatives to expand program offerings, resulting in increased enrollment and community outreach.
Gymnastics Coach
Metroplex Gymnastics
Allen, TX
05.2010 - 08.2019
- Developed training programs to improve team performance and skill sets for gymnasts 4 to 18 years old.
- Mentored junior staff to promote professional growth and career development.
- Provided constructive feedback to enhance individual and team productivity.
- Led initiatives that fostered a positive environment and increased athlete engagement.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Improved team performance by implementing effective coaching strategies and setting clear goals.
- Recognized outstanding achievements within the team by celebrating milestones and rewarding exceptional contributions from individuals regularly.
- Enhanced overall team productivity by creating a positive work environment and promoting open communication among team members.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08-1989
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Health and safety
- Relationship building
- Student behavior and progress reporting
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Encouraging participation and inclusivity
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
- Certified Texas Educator EC-6 (2023)
- ESL Certification (2024)
- STR (2024)
- National Certificate for STEM Teaching (currently working on)
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Lakeview Elementary, LEISD
08.2023 - Current
Preschool Gymnastics Director
Metroplex Gymnastics
08.2019 - 08.2023
Gymnastics Coach
Metroplex Gymnastics
05.2010 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Texas A&M University