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Melissa Luna

San Antonio

Summary

ELAR Certified Teacher 7-12 ESL Certified Enthusiastic worker eager to contribute to student success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. A clear understanding of safety and state expectations and training in behavioral psychology. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel.

Experienced with creating comprehensive and engaging ELAR lesson plans. Utilizes innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning and critical thinking. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain focused and productive learning environment.

Educational professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality English Language Arts and Reading instruction. Adept at creating interactive and challenging curriculum to enhance student learning. Recognized for collaboration and reliability, with talent for adapting to changing educational needs. Proficient in lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

7th grade ELAR Teacher

ECISD Legacy Middle School
01.2023 - Current
  • Differentiating instruction for all students' needs and levels.
  • Classroom management.
  • Supplemental materials
  • Scaffolding
  • Maintain a positive and welcoming classroom environment
  • Participating in after-school events to foster a sense of community and support.
  • Stay after hours to ensure student success.
  • My students’ scores reflect high student growth.
  • I Believe in not missing any work.

Head Overnight Manager in Charge

H.E.B. Warehouse
09.2010 - 09.2018
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving product or service issues.
  • Unloaded and loaded inventory promptly and kept documentation of all products leaving and coming.
  • Made the schedule for 30 employees under my management.
  • Handled all customer concerns and phone calls.
  • Ensured all items were stocked on the shelves before 6 am.
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits, and customer surveys.
  • Devoted particular emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain an outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Correctional Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
08.2006 - 08.2011
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
  • Maintained custody and control of 236 inmates housed in medium and high-risk security units.
  • Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming, and construction projects.
  • Searched buildings, grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
  • Issued cleaning supplies, comfort items, laundry, and all basic meals.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
  • Prepared, processed, and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Addressed inquiries from the general public, other staff, inmates, and visitors to resolve concerns

Education

Associate’s degree - English Literature and Teaching Certification

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX

Bachelor's Degree - English Literature and Teaching Certification

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

Skills

  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Collaborative learning
  • Instructional strategies
  • Critical interpretation of literature

Certification

  • ESL Certified
  • Honors and GT certified

Timeline

7th grade ELAR Teacher

ECISD Legacy Middle School
01.2023 - Current

Head Overnight Manager in Charge

H.E.B. Warehouse
09.2010 - 09.2018

Correctional Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
08.2006 - 08.2011

Bachelor's Degree - English Literature and Teaching Certification

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

Associate’s degree - English Literature and Teaching Certification

San Antonio College

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