Melissa Moody
Lockhart,TX
Summary
Mature and professional teacher who adapts to new situations and technologies with ease. Adept at lesson planning and classroom management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher One
Community Action INC
Lockhart, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Adult Education Teacher
Community Action INC
Lockhart, TX
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted regular meetings with students to discuss their academic goals and career aspirations.
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons to adult learners in a variety of educational settings.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment techniques such as exams, quizzes, projects, and presentations.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Developed course materials including syllabi and lesson plans that aligned with state standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to support diverse learning styles among students.
- Integrated technology into the classroom to facilitate interactive learning activities.
- Utilized data analysis methods to assess student progress over time.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, assessments, and other relevant information related to student performance.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to adult education teaching best practices.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Lockhart ISD
Lockhart, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided instruction to students in the absence of a full-time teacher.
- Monitored student behavior and maintained a safe learning environment.
- Assisted with classroom management, including disciplining students when necessary.
- Participated in professional development training sessions and workshops related to teaching techniques.
- Encouraged students to think critically about their work and ask questions when needed.
- Incorporated various teaching methods to engage all learners, such as hands-on activities or projects.
- Promoted positive social interaction among peers through cooperative learning activities.
- Provided additional support for English Language Learners students.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Teacher One
Hemphill Headstart
Kyle, Tx
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Mission: Community Action develops opportunities for people and communities to realize their potential by providing resources and comprehensive services to empower Central Texans of all ages to become self-sufficient
- Strategic Function: Provides educational leadership to the classroom by designing and implementing classroom instruction and lesson plans appropriate to meet the individual needs of every child
- Primary duty is to nurture the development and impart knowledge to children three to five years of age through the provision of developmentally appropriate care
- Secondary duty is to provide challenging appropriate educational activities.
Redirection/Special Education
Lockhart ISD
Lockhart, TX
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress
- Managed classrooms of 1 to 5 students during the absence of assigned teachers
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks
- Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
- Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics
- Enhanced reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader's theater and story time
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
- Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development
- Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
Substitute 5th grade Language Arts Teacher
Lockhart ISD
Lockhart, TX
08.2017 - 10.2017
- I took the lead in the classroom
- I came up with the daily activities and lessons for the day and the week
- I was there for 5 weeks
- I had help from the other 5th grade teachers
- I had to find my own resources and materials.
2nd grade Bilingual Teacher Aide
Lockhart ISD
Lockhart, TX
01.2017 - 06.2017
- I helped the teacher in the classroom with activities that she has prepared
- I graded papers, filed papers, and sent home necessary information to the parents
- I took over the classroom when teacher was in meetings or when she was giving tests to each student
- I attended all faculty meetings.
Student Teaching
Lockhart ISD
Lockhart, TX
08.2016 - 12.2016
- I did 8 weeks in a 1st grade classroom
- I helped the teacher maintain student engagement and interest
- I helped the teacher with lesson planning and getting activities ready for the day or week
- I took the lead of the class for 2 weeks
- I was in charge of lesson planning and for the daily routine of the classroom
- I also did 8 weeks in Special Education in content mastery
- I helped the teachers with their small and individual groups and inclusion times
- I took charge of a small group and inclusion time for 2 weeks
- I was in charge of lesson planning and getting materials ready for the day and or week.
Teacher One
CommunityAction, INC.
San Marcos, TX
09.2011 - 08.2016
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions
- Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with Emphasis in Special Education
Grand Canyon University
01.2016
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
01.2011
GED -
Lockhart Adult Learning Center
01.1996
Skills
- Critical thinker
- Title I knowledge
- Curriculum development
- IEPs knowledge
- Organizational development Knowledge
- Flexible and adaptive
- Calm under pressure
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom Management
- Special Education
- Child Development
- Reporting and documentation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Teacher One
Community Action INC
08.2023 - Current
Adult Education Teacher
Community Action INC
06.2023 - 07.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Lockhart ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher One
Hemphill Headstart
08.2019 - 12.2021
Redirection/Special Education
Lockhart ISD
10.2017 - 05.2018
Substitute 5th grade Language Arts Teacher
Lockhart ISD
08.2017 - 10.2017
2nd grade Bilingual Teacher Aide
Lockhart ISD
01.2017 - 06.2017
Student Teaching
Lockhart ISD
08.2016 - 12.2016
Teacher One
CommunityAction, INC.
09.2011 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with Emphasis in Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
GED -
Lockhart Adult Learning Center
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