Melinda Rauch
Prosper,TX
Summary
- Upbeat classroom teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
- Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal Intern
Frisco Independent School District
2023.07 - Current
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Facilitated student success team meetings with teachers.
- Partnered with assistant principal to develop and facilitate emergency operating procedures for campus.
- Assisted with truancy phone calls to parents to help promote attendance compliance.
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Frisco Independent School District
2021.08 - 2023.05
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Facilitated first grade team PLC meetings
- Attended Teacher Leadership PD
- Grade level team facilitator
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Frisco Independent School District
2017.08 - 2021.05
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Led team of fifth grade teachers in creating and implementing lesson plans that include weekly monitoring and assessment.
- Led virtual zoom planning meetings for eLearning instruction.
- Provided support, instruction, and feedback to student teacher who was later hired for position on campus.
- Enhanced student social emotional growth by holding daily morning meetings.
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Van Wert City Schools
2015.08 - 2017.05
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Taught students through problem based learning approach.
- Helped students collaborate on meaningful projects that required critical thinking, creativity, and communication in order for them to answer challenging questions or solve complex problems.
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Frisco Independent School District
2011.07 - 2015.06
- Led team of 4th grade teachers in developing and implementing lessons plans through PLC's that included weekly monitoring and assessment.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Applied for and awarded grant money to purchase learning tools with math based curriculum by Frisco Education Foundation.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Coordinated after-school tutoring to help students in need of extra support.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Frisco Independent School District
2009.09 - 2011.09
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
3rd Grade Math Teacher
Frisco Independent School District
2011.06 - 2011.07
- Taught third grade math curriculum to students during summer school.
- Designed and developed lessons to meet academic and social needs of students in small group setting.
- Collaborated and reviewed student progress with other third grade teachers to ensure student success.
Accelerated Math Instructor for 3-5th Grade
Frisco Independent School District
2010.10 - 2011.05
- Taught third, fourth, and fifth grade math curriculum to students in small group setting.
- Designed and developed activities to meet academic needs of students by reviewing their progress.
- Collaborated with primary teachers to ensure student success and planning.
3rd Grade Math and Science Teacher
Klein Independent School District
2007.08 - 2009.06
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Integrated technology by developing units that included computer literacy skills.
- Helped open brand new campus.
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Klein Independent School District
2006.08 - 2007.06
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Klein Independent School District
2002.08 - 2006.08
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Early Learning School Director and Teacher
Hearts Home Early Learning Center
1990.06 - 1995.06
- Helped manage early childhood learning center providing care and education for children ages three months thru kindergarten.
- Responsibilities included individual classroom direction, coordination of teachers, hiring of new staff and communication with parents including parent-teacher conferences.
- Responsible for visiting early learning centers in Houston area to provide consultation and assistance in obtaining state accreditation.
- Recognized as Young Educator of Year by Houston Area Association for Education of Young Children, May, 1995.
- Interviewed and quoted by Professor Robert S. Feldman, University of Massachusetts in Amherst, in University text book, "Child Development" regarding work with early sensory learning in young children.
Customer Service Representative
Data Extras
1989.01 - 1990.06
- Responsible for sales growth and relationship development of business territory in Southern California providing office equipment and supplies.
Customer Service Representative
Columbia Savings Bank
1988.06 - 1989.01
- Enhanced customer experiences in local banking branch.
Education
No Degree - Graduate Courses in Reading
University of Phoenix-Online
Tempe, AZMaster of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2022
No Degree - Teacher Certification
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05.1988
High School Diploma -
Arapahoe High School
Arapahoe, NE06.1984
Skills
- Test and Assignment Data Evaluation
- Smart Board Technology
- Small Group Leadership
- Class Management
- Google Applications
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Benchmark Setting
- Collaborative Environments
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement
- Diverse Audiences
- Developing Social Skills
Certification
- EC-6 Core Subjects
- EC-6 English as a Second Language Supplemental
- Principal as Instructional Leader EC-12
Additional Information
REFERENCES
Frisco Independent School District
- Kellie Rapp, Principal, Tadlock Elementary 469-633-3775
- Jodi Davis, Director of Elementary Student Services, Central Administration Bldg. 469-633-6578
- Lashon Gales, Asst. Principal, Tadlock Elementary, 469-633-3775
Timeline
Assistant Principal Intern
Frisco Independent School District
2023.07 - Current
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Frisco Independent School District
2021.08 - 2023.05
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Frisco Independent School District
2017.08 - 2021.05
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Van Wert City Schools
2015.08 - 2017.05
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Frisco Independent School District
2011.07 - 2015.06
3rd Grade Math Teacher
Frisco Independent School District
2011.06 - 2011.07
Accelerated Math Instructor for 3-5th Grade
Frisco Independent School District
2010.10 - 2011.05
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Frisco Independent School District
2009.09 - 2011.09
3rd Grade Math and Science Teacher
Klein Independent School District
2007.08 - 2009.06
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Klein Independent School District
2006.08 - 2007.06
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Klein Independent School District
2002.08 - 2006.08
Early Learning School Director and Teacher
Hearts Home Early Learning Center
1990.06 - 1995.06
Customer Service Representative
Data Extras
1989.01 - 1990.06
Customer Service Representative
Columbia Savings Bank
1988.06 - 1989.01
No Degree - Graduate Courses in Reading
University of Phoenix-Online
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of North Texas
No Degree - Teacher Certification
Lone Star College System
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado At Boulder
High School Diploma -
Arapahoe High School
- EC-6 Core Subjects
- EC-6 English as a Second Language Supplemental
- Principal as Instructional Leader EC-12
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