Melissa Oatman
Collinsville,Illinois
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a coaching position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
German/Economics Teacher
Collinsville Unit 10 School District
2019.08 - Current
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.
- Recorded grades and developed accountability through bi-weekly progress monitoring.
- Adhered to district policies for effective classroom management techniques.
- Implemented problem- and project-based learning initiative to cover history, government, economics and civics.
- Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
- Represented content using technologies and pedagogical techniques to enhance learning.
- Created budgeting exercises to equip students with crucial, practical knowledge.
- Attended department initiatives for professional growth to meet career benchmarks.
- Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide reasoning skills.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
German Teacher
Northwest R-I School District
2007.08 - 2019.05
- Illustrated effective leadership and resolved student conflicts to uphold discipline in classroom.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Identified children's individual and collective learning needs and delivered instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning.
- Modified lessons to accommodate diverse learners, using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and small group work.
- Created PowerPoint presentations to give students interactive exercises to prepare for tests and quizzes.
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Maintained communication with parents through conferences and phone calls.
- Designed and implemented classroom management techniques and disciplinary procedures to maintain safety and promote learning in classroom.
- Completed progress reports with individualized notes regarding students' strengths and areas of improvement.
German Teacher
Mehlville School District
2006.08 - 2007.04
- Illustrated effective leadership and resolved student conflicts to uphold discipline in classroom.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Identified children's individual and collective learning needs and delivered instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning.
- Modified lessons to accommodate diverse learners, using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and small group work.
- Created PowerPoint presentations to give students interactive exercises to prepare for tests and quizzes.
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Maintained communication with parents through conferences and phone calls.
- Completed progress reports with individualized notes regarding students' strengths and areas of improvement.
- Designed and implemented classroom management techniques and disciplinary procedures to maintain safety and promote learning in classroom.
Education
Certificate in Web Based Learning - Instructional Technology
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois12.2014
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - German/Business
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois12.1999
Skills
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Academic Advisement
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Emotional Support
- Social Perceptiveness
- Educational Programs
- Different Learning Styles
- Learning Modalities
- Individualized Support
- Behavior Modeling
- Class Instruction
- Crisis Intervention
- Instructional Strategies
- Providing Feedback
- Performance Measurement
- Classroom Discussion Leadership
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Background
Languages
German
Full Professional
Timeline
German/Economics Teacher
Collinsville Unit 10 School District
2019.08 - Current
German Teacher
Northwest R-I School District
2007.08 - 2019.05
German Teacher
Mehlville School District
2006.08 - 2007.04
Certificate in Web Based Learning - Instructional Technology
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville
Bachelor of Arts - German/Business
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville
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