Melissa Groves
Nolensville,TN
Summary
Distinguished educator with a track record of fostering student engagement and building strong relationships, demonstrated during 13 years of owning my own tutoring business. Expert in lesson planning and student assessment, consistently enhancing academic growth through innovative teaching methods. Highly praised for motivating students and facilitating effective parent-teacher communication, ensuring a supportive learning environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
ACT Preparation Teacher, English, Reading, Science
Self-employeed
08.2012 - Current
- Develop strong relationships with students individually and parents by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhance classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, modeling test-taking strategies, implement grammar rules consistently.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Schedule sessions and bill for each student monthly.
- Accessible after hours through text when extra assistance is needed.
Williamson County Substitute Teacher
Williamson County School District
08.2006 - 05.2009
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Teacher
Nashville Public Schools
08.1997 - 03.1999
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, Core Curriculum skills achievement charts, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12-1996
Skills
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Student-centered learning
- Student assessment
Timeline
ACT Preparation Teacher, English, Reading, Science
Self-employeed
08.2012 - Current
Williamson County Substitute Teacher
Williamson County School District
08.2006 - 05.2009
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Teacher
Nashville Public Schools
08.1997 - 03.1999
Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Education
Middle Tennessee State University
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