Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Melinda Moton

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. Seasoned professional familiar with using wide range of methods to deliver effective learning experiences to students. Focused on developing individual potential and cultivating learning-focused atmosphere for student success.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher of General Music Classes

McCormick Elementary School
McCormick, SC
08.2017 - Current

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Greenwood School District 50
Greenwood, SC
08.2013 - Current

Teacher

John Del A Howe Governor's School
McCormick, SC
08.2016 - 06.2017

2nd Grade Summer School Teacher

Merrywood Elementary School
Greenwood, SC
07.2014 - 07.2014

Substitute Teacher

Greenwood District 50
Greenwood, SC
10.2012 - 06.2013

Teacher

Saluda Head- Start
Saluda, SC
08.2011 - 05.2012

Kindergarten Assistant

Mathews Elementary School
Greenwood, SC
08.2010 - 06.2011

Special Needs Assistant

Hodges Elementary School
Hodges, SC
11.2009 - 06.2010

Kindergarten Teacher

Springfield Elementary School
Greenwood, SC
08.2008 - 06.2009

Co-Teacher

East End Elementary School
Greenwood, SC
08.2007 - 06.2008

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, SC
05.2024

Continued Education classes - Early Childhood

Lander University
Greenwood, SC
06.2005

Certification - Montessori

Clemson Montessori School
Pendleton, SC
05.2000

B.A. - Music Education

Lander University
Greenwood, SC
05.1986

Skills

  • Performance evaluations
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Child development expertise
  • Curriculum development
  • Literacy development
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom management skills
  • Hands-on lessons
  • Montessori materials knowledge
  • Classroom management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Montessori method
  • Assessment and evaluation

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
Melinda Moton