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Melissa Inman

Vernon,TX

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

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

4th Grade ELAR/Social Studies Teacher

Vernon Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.

1st Grade Classroom Teacher

Dumas Independent School District
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

4th Grade Math Teacher

Pampa Independent School District
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.

3rd Grade Classroom Teacher

Miami Independent School District
12.2012 - 05.2016
  • Presented students with new ideas and concepts through variety of strategies and inspires.
  • Utilized developmentally appropriate and rigorous curricula and instructional materials tightly aligned to benchmarks and Common Core standards.
  • Administered, collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data gathered from variety of assessments on each student.
  • Planned and taught with grade-level team to implement best practices for success of learners within classroom.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians about students' progress and provided ways in which families could support children's learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
12.2012

Skills

  • Hiring Strategy Management
  • Home Visits
  • Lunch and Recess Supervision
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Orientation Sessions
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Curriculum Management
  • Test and Assignment Evaluation
  • Student Needs Assessments
  • Community Partnerships
  • Classroom Integration
  • Social Perceptiveness

Timeline

4th Grade ELAR/Social Studies Teacher

Vernon Independent School District
08.2020 - Current

1st Grade Classroom Teacher

Dumas Independent School District
08.2017 - 05.2020

4th Grade Math Teacher

Pampa Independent School District
08.2016 - 05.2017

3rd Grade Classroom Teacher

Miami Independent School District
12.2012 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

West Texas A&M University
Melissa Inman