Melisa Burkhart
Durant,OK
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Teacher
Self-employeed
08.2007 - Current
- Ensure all required subject areas are covered in each homeschool session.
- Clearly establish learning objectives and make progress reports.
- Maintain detailed records and track progress of each student.
Special Education Teacher
Durant Independent School District
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Dance Instructor
OSF's Academy For The Performing Arts
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Plan and oversee group and individual dance performances.
- Assist with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Offer one-on-one instruction to students.
- Work in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to students.
Pre-K Substitute Teacher
Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Robert E. Lee Elementary
08.2004 - 05.2007
- Promoted student teamwork through partnership and group activities and lessons.
- Communicated classwork and lesson plans with parents to encourage incorporating instruction at home.
- Created and lead instructional activities focused on physical, mental and social development.
Kindergarten Teacher
Westward Elementary
08.2002 - 05.2004
- Prepared creative lesson plans following PASS Skills.
- Implemented curriculum into daily activities in order to ensure students' individual needs were met.
- Worked with Reading Grant Waterford Early Literacy for students to succeed in early reading skills.
Kindergarten ESL Teacher
Terrell Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Prepared creative lesson plans following TEKS guidelines.
- Implemented curriculum into daily activities in order to ensure students' needs are being met.
- Prepared ESL lessons for non English speaking students.
Kindergarten ESL Teacher
Hommel Elementary
08.1999 - 06.2001
- Prepared creative lesson plans following TEKS guidelines.
- Implemented curriculum into daily activities.
- Prepared ESL lessons for non English speaking students.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education-Endorsement Early Childhood
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK05.1999
Seminars
- Waterford Computer Training
- Early Literacy Training, Donna Gordan
- Literacy in the Classroom, Dr. Gonzalez
- Kindergarten Academy, TX
- Great Expectations Training
- The Apraxia Kids National Conference
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Durant Independent School District
08.2024 - 01.2025
Pre-K Substitute Teacher
Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
Dance Instructor
OSF's Academy For The Performing Arts
08.2022 - 08.2024
Homeschool Teacher
Self-employeed
08.2007 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Robert E. Lee Elementary
08.2004 - 05.2007
Kindergarten Teacher
Westward Elementary
08.2002 - 05.2004
Kindergarten ESL Teacher
Terrell Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2002
Kindergarten ESL Teacher
Hommel Elementary
08.1999 - 06.2001
Master of Science - Reading Literacy
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education-Endorsement Early Childhood
Southeastern Oklahoma State University