Melissa Espinoza
Maui ,HI
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
10-12 Teacher; Humanities, World Cultures
Kihei Charter School
08.2023 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
9th Grade Pre-AP World Geography, High School Track and Field
Dayton Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- One year experience with high school related content
- Awarded top techie award for the first grading period
- Knowledge in social studies core content.
8th Grade History, Middle School volleyball/basketball, High School Track and Field
Dayton Independent School District
07.2019 - 07.2022
- During my time at Dayton I have received Rookie teacher of the year, and have athletes qualify in Regionals in track and field
- I use organizational skills and time management every day.
Leasing Agent
Silverwood at Hackberry Creek
01.2019 - 07.2019
- My time as a leasing agent taught me in depth communication skills as well as technology and computer systems.
Education
Bachelors in Exercise Sport Science with a Minor in Psychology under the College of Education -
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas12.2018
High school diploma -
Barbers Hill High School
Mont Belvieu, Texas05.2015
Skills
- Word Processing
- Excel
- Communication
- Leadership
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Public Speaking
Awards Responsibilities
- LLC - Education/Teaching through Texas State University
- Rookie Teacher of the Year Award through DISD
- Regional Qualifier in Track and Field - 2 athletes, hurdles and high jump
- Mentor for first year teacher
- Social Studies Team Lead
- Online head teacher
Timeline
10-12 Teacher; Humanities, World Cultures
Kihei Charter School
08.2023 - Current
9th Grade Pre-AP World Geography, High School Track and Field
Dayton Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
8th Grade History, Middle School volleyball/basketball, High School Track and Field
Dayton Independent School District
07.2019 - 07.2022
Leasing Agent
Silverwood at Hackberry Creek
01.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelors in Exercise Sport Science with a Minor in Psychology under the College of Education -
Texas State University
High school diploma -
Barbers Hill High School
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