Melissa Hodgkin
Pittsboro,NC
Summary
Energetic educator with a proven track record at Margaret B. Pollard Middle School, excelling in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Passionate about fostering critical thinking and engaging students in motivating activities through integration of technology. Committed to building strong relationships with families and colleagues, ensuring a successful environment for children to thrive.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
08.2018 - Current
- Established effective communication with families regarding their child's academic achievement.
- Adhered to district standards for reporting on academic progress, student attendance and assessment data.
- Counseled students on personal issues that may be affecting their academic performance.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Incorporated hands-on activities into lessons when appropriate for enhanced engagement and understanding.
- Actively participated in faculty meetings, committees, and other school initiatives.
- Developed lesson plans and materials to meet academic standards.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a productive classroom environment.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance instruction.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
- Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through project-based learning activities.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students to ensure they reach proficiency levels.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for teaching.
- Facilitated communication between faculty, administration, and parents and guardians regarding student progress.
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Utilized data collection systems to track teacher performance indicators.
- Conducted team meetings to discuss strategies for improving instruction and student outcomes.
Substitute Teacher
Chatham County Schools
Pittsboro, North Carolina
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Left notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
- Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines.
- Implemented classroom rules to maintain order and discipline.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Graded tests and assignments using head teacher's grading guidelines.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Moncure School
Moncure, North Carolina
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance according to school policies.
- Organized classroom activities and monitored students' progress in order to facilitate learning.
- Prepared and delivered instructional materials suited to varied learning levels.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students by setting clear expectations and implementing appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Instructed students on various topics, including English language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology.
Education
K-6 Licensure - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Psychology
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC05-2004
Skills
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Technology integration
- Parent communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Tutoring support
- Student motivation
- Critical thinking promotion
- Growth mindset
- Team building
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- I was an involved stay at home mom from fall of 2004 until I started to substitute teach in the fall of 2015
- Vice President of the PTA at Moncure School
- Active roles in church (Organizing/implementing VBS, Chair of youth ministries, Created a women's small group/bible study)
Accomplishments
- North Carolina State Teacher Performance Bonus recognition - Teachers who rank in the top 25% in the state, school district and/or their in their respective grade levels based on EVAAS (Education Visualization and Analytics Solution) growth scores in Math
- Participated in leadership roles at Margaret B. Pollard Middle School: a) Grade Level Chair b) School Leadership Team c) School Improvement Team and d) MTSS team- Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Certification
- State of North Carolina Professional Educators License (Elementary Education (K-6)
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balancePersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchTimeline
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
08.2018 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Moncure School
10.2016 - 05.2017
Substitute Teacher
Chatham County Schools
10.2015 - 06.2018
K-6 Licensure - Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Psychology
Meredith College
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