Melinda Reynolds
Chandler,Arizona
Summary
Dedicated, passionate, resourceful educator with 34 years experience. Has a passion for connecting with students and supporting them in their academic journey. Provides support at the students' level so they can achieve growth while monitoring and adjusting experiences to best meet their needs. Utilizes technology in facilitation of content, production of student work and communication on a daily basis. Willing to challenge myself with new content and technology platforms to improve instruction.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Consultant
Empower Educational Consultants
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Worked with teachers K-8 to strengthen instructional practices and classroom management
- Created yearlong lesson plans for 7th Grade ELA teachers
- Modeled and co-taught lessons with teachers in all subject areas
- Created and facilitated professional development for school sites.
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Santan Junior High
07.2015 - 05.2022
- Design daily lesson plans specific to on level and honors students
- Modify curriculum and teaching style to accommodate diverse learners
- Align lessons to the state standards
- Provide meaningful feedback for students to maximize academic growth
- Provide tutoring before and during school hours
- Create a positive, engaging learning environment
- Utilize technology daily in lessons and organization
- Active in Site Council, Climate Committee, Integrated Lead, CEA representative
- AVID trained teacher, Shared Inquiry.
2nd Grade Teacher
Tarwater Elementary
07.2012 - 01.2015
4th Grade Teacher
Tarwater Elementary
07.2007 - 01.2012
4th Grade Teacher
Sanborn Elementary
07.1993 - 01.2007
Math Facilitator
University of California, Irvine Federal Grant program
06.1992 - 01.1993
- Trained teachers on math facilitation strategies in Compton, CA for one month
- Supported attendees by modeling the lessons, then acting as support staff while they instructed summer school students.
5th Grade Teacher
Heritage Elementary
08.1990 - 01.1993
Education
Master of Education -
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona08.1997
Bachelor of Arts: Education -
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona05.1990
Skills
- Creates positive classroom climate and management
- Focuses on student achievement
- Program implementation and facilitation
- Multitasking ability
- Instructional Leadership
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Utilizes technology for instruction and communication
Certification
Endorsements Arizona Teaching Certificate K-8 expires 09-08-2030
Middle School ELA
Mathematics Specialist K-8
Structured English Immersion K-12
Timeline
Educational Consultant
Empower Educational Consultants
08.2022 - 05.2024
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Santan Junior High
07.2015 - 05.2022
2nd Grade Teacher
Tarwater Elementary
07.2012 - 01.2015
4th Grade Teacher
Tarwater Elementary
07.2007 - 01.2012
4th Grade Teacher
Sanborn Elementary
07.1993 - 01.2007
Math Facilitator
University of California, Irvine Federal Grant program
06.1992 - 01.1993
5th Grade Teacher
Heritage Elementary
08.1990 - 01.1993
Master of Education -
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts: Education -
University of Arizona
Endorsements Arizona Teaching Certificate K-8 expires 09-08-2030
Middle School ELA
Mathematics Specialist K-8
Structured English Immersion K-12
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