Melinda Reynolds

· Work with teachers K-8 to strengthen instructional practices and classroom management

· Created yearlong lesson plans for 7th Grade ELA teachers as part of a special assignment June 2022

· Model and co-teach lessons with teachers in all subject areas

· Create and facilitate professional development for school sites

• 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.

● Design daily lessons customized to student’s needs at varying levels
● Create assessment to evaluate student growth
● Eagerly establish open communication and positive relationships with students
● Engage in professional development to learn best practices and improve processes
● Work closely with teammates to build a sense of community at our grade level
● Foster student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field
trips, including extended day and overnight experiences
● Organize school-wide fundraisers and family events such as Family Math, Science Fair,
Math and Science Expo, and Southwest Cook off
● Active in district Datawise team, Team Lead, grant writing team including A+,
, Math Cadre, Taught district enrichment classes to certified teachers, participated in Career Ladder, piloted and then facilitated teacher training in Mathland, as an elementary teacher
● Mentored 8 Student Teachers and 4 certified teachers on staff during my 25 years in elementary schools

• 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.

• Provided instruction in core subjects such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
• Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
• Participated in University of California Irvine, Federal Grant Program both as an attendee then as a facilitator in Compton Unified School District for 2 summers
• Applied facilitation knowledge to all areas of instruction