Melinda Moton
Greenwood,SC
Summary
Seasoned educator with a rich background in elementary education, notably at McCormick Elementary School, where I spearheaded holiday events and musicals. Expert in curriculum development and interactive teaching, I excel in fostering literacy and team building. Achievements include significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes, leveraging both group and individual instruction techniques.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of General Music Classes
McCormick Elementary School
McCormick, SC
08.2017 - Current
- Directed special events, school concerts, holiday recitals, and musical performances.
- Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history.
- Assigned pieces of music for students to practice at home, monitored progress, and provided feedback.
- Engaged students through creative activities, such as vocal exercises or arranging games that are fun, but also help them learn important concepts like rhythm or harmony.
- Organized special events, school concerts, music competitions and music examinations.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Greenwood School District 50
Greenwood, SC
08.2013 - Current
- Taught Guided Reading Groups 1st and 2nd grade
- Taught Reading and Math SRA lessons 1st -5th grades
- Responsible for Math/Reading assessments and running records
- Worked with students with a variety of disabilities such as Fragile X, and ADHD
- Assist students in group work in Inclusion classrooms
- Responsible for Computer Based Activities from Common Core Standards
- Taught Curriculum Based Measurements on Reading, Math, and Writing
Teacher
John Del A Howe Governor's School
McCormick, SC
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Taught General Music classes to middle and high school students
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
2nd Grade Summer School Teacher
Merrywood Elementary School
Greenwood, SC
07.2014 - 07.2014
- Taught Guided Reading Groups
- Responsible for teaching Place Value Skills using Common Core Standards
- Documented Summer School Progress Report
Substitute Teacher
Greenwood District 50
Greenwood, SC
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Substitute for grades Pre-K through 5th grade
- Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
Teacher
Saluda Head- Start
Saluda, SC
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Instructor for 20 preschoolers, 13 Hispanic 7 English using SC State Standards
- Prepared weekly lesson plans and homework in English and Spanish
- Documented daily health checks on each child
- Conducted parent conferences and planned activities during open house events
- Traveled to homes to visit parents and students
- Kept anecdotal notes on student progress
- Documentation of student progress on computer program (CORES)
- School bus driver
Kindergarten Assistant
Mathews Elementary School
Greenwood, SC
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Checked student homework folders and documented student behavior
- Set up, organized and managed student literacy centers
- Taught Guided Reading Lessons
- Documentation of student Permanent Records and Kindergarten Assessments
- Gained experience with teaching from a Smart board
Special Needs Assistant
Hodges Elementary School
Hodges, SC
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
Kindergarten Teacher
Springfield Elementary School
Greenwood, SC
08.2008 - 06.2009
Co-Teacher
East End Elementary School
Greenwood, SC
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Kindergarten Inclusion
- Helped develop behavior management plans for individual students when necessary.
2nd Grade Teacher
Mathews Elementary School
Greenwood, SC
02.2007 - 06.2007
Assistant Director of Operations and Curriculum Director, Montessori Teacher
Little Lamb Montessori School
Greenwood, SC
08.1989 - 07.2006
Education
Master's Degree - Instructional Technology
Lander University
Greenwood, SC05.2024
Continued Education classes - Early Childhood
Lander University
Greenwood, SC06.2005
Certification - Montessori
Clemson Montessori School
Pendleton, SC05.2000
B.A. - Music Education
Lander University
Greenwood, SC05.1986
Skills
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Team building
- Curriculum development
- Literacy development
- Group and individual instruction
- Elementary education
- Conflict resolution
Training
- Completed 30 hours training on Balanced Literacy, 06/01/07 - 08/31/07
- Completed District 50 Lucy Calkins Writers Workshop, 08/01/07
- Completed District 50 Professional Effective teacher Class (PET), 04/01/08
- Attended Jan Richardson Guided Reading training, 2007 - 2009
- Completed Debbie Diller Literacy Workstations training, 06/01/08
- Completed 38 hours training with South Carolina Child Care Training System, 2011 - 2012
- CPR and First Aid certified
Certification
Trainings
Completed 30 hours training on Balanced Literacy (June-August 2007)
Completed District 50 Lucy Calkins Writers Workshop (August 2007)
Completed District 50 Professional Effective teacher Class (PET) (April 2008)
Attended Jan Richardson Guided Reading training- (2007-2009)
Completed Debbie Diller Literacy Workstations training- (June 2008)
Completed 38 hours training with South Carolina Child Care Training System (2011-2012)
CPR and First Aid certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher of General Music Classes
McCormick Elementary School
08.2017 - Current
Teacher
John Del A Howe Governor's School
08.2016 - 06.2017
2nd Grade Summer School Teacher
Merrywood Elementary School
07.2014 - 07.2014
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Greenwood School District 50
08.2013 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Greenwood District 50
10.2012 - 06.2013
Teacher
Saluda Head- Start
08.2011 - 05.2012
Kindergarten Assistant
Mathews Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2011
Special Needs Assistant
Hodges Elementary School
11.2009 - 06.2010
Kindergarten Teacher
Springfield Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Co-Teacher
East End Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2008
2nd Grade Teacher
Mathews Elementary School
02.2007 - 06.2007
Assistant Director of Operations and Curriculum Director, Montessori Teacher
Little Lamb Montessori School
08.1989 - 07.2006
Trainings
Completed 30 hours training on Balanced Literacy (June-August 2007)
Completed District 50 Lucy Calkins Writers Workshop (August 2007)
Completed District 50 Professional Effective teacher Class (PET) (April 2008)
Attended Jan Richardson Guided Reading training- (2007-2009)
Completed Debbie Diller Literacy Workstations training- (June 2008)
Completed 38 hours training with South Carolina Child Care Training System (2011-2012)
CPR and First Aid certified
Master's Degree - Instructional Technology
Lander University
Continued Education classes - Early Childhood
Lander University
Certification - Montessori
Clemson Montessori School
B.A. - Music Education
Lander University
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