Melissa Gallegos
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 13 years of experience in education with a track record of leveraging technology and innovative teaching strategies to enhance learning outcomes at Loma Alta Middle School. Expert in classroom management and lesson planning, creating a safe learning environment for all students. Proven success in improving student engagement and comprehension through hands-on activities and digital tools like Chromebooks, Flocabulary, Delta Math, Google Classroom and Google Slides. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Committed to collaboration with colleagues and ongoing professional development to stay current on educational best practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Teacher
Loma Alta Middle School (MVISD)
08.2018 - 08.2024
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student comprehension throughout the lesson and with regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Kept classroom environments safe and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives, classroom procedures and behavior expectations.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with colleagues to assess the efficacy of lesson plans and to share instructional strategies.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
3rd -5th Grade Teacher
St. Louis Catholic School
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Created and executed Math, ELAR, Science, Social Studies, and Religion lesson plans that engage students and address the various learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting instructional strategies to meet individual needs and improve overall performance.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations, routines and procedures that foster mutual respect among students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Presented professional development math strategies to colleagues to stay current on best practices in elementary education.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips, flag raising ceremonies, retreats and fundraisers, enhancing the educational experience for students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, Texas12.2010
Skills
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating and Encouraging
- Technology (Smart Board, document camera)
- Remote Instruction utilizing Google Classroom and Google Meets
- Google Suite
- Nearpod
- Chrome Extensions: Screencastify, Loom, Mote, Edpuzzle
Certification
EC-6 Generalist
4-8 Mathematics
Timeline
Math Teacher
Loma Alta Middle School (MVISD)
08.2018 - 08.2024
3rd -5th Grade Teacher
St. Louis Catholic School
08.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Our Lady of The Lake University
EC-6 Generalist
4-8 Mathematics
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