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Melinda Moxley

Melinda Moxley

Summary

I am an educator who is deeply committed to meeting the individual needs of my students. I am passionate about seeking positive ways to inspire, motivate, and expand their relationship with learning. Spearheaded after-school math workshops, enhancing student engagement and achievement.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fourth/Fifth Grade Combo Teacher

Live Oak Elementary School
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Positive and effective strategies for behavior and classroom management (PBIS).
  • Created and taught lesson plans for multiple subjects across multiple grades (4th and 5th grade standards).
  • Taught daily Math Workshop (Eureka), Writing Workshop, Reading Workshop, Science (familiar with Mystery Science and FOSS), Social Studies (standards), and PE (extensive athletic background).
  • Proficient in IReady, Renaissance, AR, Set Goals, Clever, Google Classroom, and ParentSquare.
  • Organized and initiated an after-school math workshop for students (2023-24, 2024-2025).

Fifth-grade Teacher

Live Oak Elementary School
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Effective classroom management skills (PBIS)
  • Create and teach lesson plans for multiple subjects (5th grade)
  • Math workshop (Eureka- daily), Writing Workshop, Reading Workshop, Science (Familiar with Mystery Science and FOSS), Social Studies (standards), PE (Extensive athletic background)
  • Familiar with IReady, Renaissance, AR Set goals, Clever, Google Classroom
  • Organized and initiated an afterschool MATH workshop for students (2023-24, 2024-2025)

Substitute Teacher

County of Santa Cruz Office of Education
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Live Oak School District
  • Santa Cruz City School District K-12
  • Scoot Education
  • San Jose, CA K-12

Manager

Ohana Gymnastics
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Prepared training workshops for gymnastics instructors
  • Coordinator of programs.
  • Doubled enrollment in the first six months of my employment.
  • Exceptional skills in customer relations, parent interaction, and clear communication.
  • Accounting- prepared statements and secured payments on accounts

Writing Tutor

CSUMB-Cooperative Learning Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • 1-1 and group tutoring sessions to support CSUMB students
  • Utilized Zoom platform and all applications for Asynchronous and synchronous tutoring sessions
  • Facilitated APA formatting workshops to support students in all majors

Gymnastics Instructor

Elite Gymnastics
Salinas, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Attended required training sessions and workshops to improve effectiveness in coaching.
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated drills, games, and other activities to keep classes interesting and engaging.
  • Facilitated team-building exercises among students to foster a sense of community within the program.
  • Planned and taught gymnastics classes to children of varying ages.
  • Taught recreational and advanced competitive levels.

Gymnastics Director

Gymnastic Movement Arts
01.1995 - 12.2005
  • Self-Employed 11 years-Gymnastic Movement Arts (1995-2005, 2016-2017)
  • I worked for the City of Santa Cruz and the City of Watsonville Parks and Recreation Department.
  • Subcontracted with several organizations: YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, private schools/daycares, and after-school programs.
  • Program Coordinator, Instructor, gymnast, Certifications earned from United States Gymnastics (USAG).

Education

Masters of Education/Credential -

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University of Monterey Bay
Monterey, CA
12-2020

Associate Degree - Liberal Arts and Science

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA
07-2018

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Mathematics instruction
  • Reading instruction
  • Writing instruction
  • Science instruction

Certification

  • Completion of first year of Induction (New Teacher Project) May 30, 2025
  • Multiple Subject (Preliminary) Credential California Commission Teacher Credentialing (CTC) May 20, 2024 Sacramento, CA
  • Completion of Teacher Preparation + M.Ed program UCSC-2022-2023
  • Completion of California Teacher Performance(Cal TPA 1 and 2) 2023 RICA 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fourth/Fifth Grade Combo Teacher

Live Oak Elementary School
01.2024 - 01.2025

Fifth-grade Teacher

Live Oak Elementary School
01.2023 - 01.2024

Substitute Teacher

County of Santa Cruz Office of Education
01.2021 - 01.2023

Manager

Ohana Gymnastics
01.2021 - 01.2022

Writing Tutor

CSUMB-Cooperative Learning Center
01.2019 - 01.2020

Gymnastics Instructor

Elite Gymnastics
01.2018 - 01.2019

Gymnastics Director

Gymnastic Movement Arts
01.1995 - 12.2005

Masters of Education/Credential -

University of California, Santa Cruz

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University of Monterey Bay

Associate Degree - Liberal Arts and Science

Cabrillo College

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