Melissa Padilla
Mililani Town,HI
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at the Hawaii Department of Education, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Developed innovative lesson plans and assessments that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes. Committed to continuous professional growth, leveraging instructional best practices to serve diverse communities effectively.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Hawaii Department Of Education
08.2012 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum delivery and instructional strategies.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to new teachers, fostering professional growth and development.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations to improve learning outcomes.
- Advocated for student needs by communicating effectively with parents, administrators, and support staff.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Teacher
Hawaii Department Of Education
08.2004 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And English
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HIProfessional Certificate - Secondary Education - English
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HISkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Subject matter expertise
- Literacy development
- Feedback implementation
- Instructional best practices
- Serving diverse communities
- Public speaking
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Learning strategies
- Cooperative learning experience
Accomplishments
National Board Certified Teacher in English Language Arts, Adolescence/ Young Adults 2009-2019 and renewed to December 2029.
Timeline
Teacher
Hawaii Department Of Education
08.2012 - Current
Teacher
Hawaii Department Of Education
08.2004 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And English
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Professional Certificate - Secondary Education - English
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Professional Development
AP Summer Institute - AP Seminar/ English grade 10 (2023)
AP Summer Institute - AP Capstone 2022, Pacific Lutheran University
AP Summer Institute - AP English Language & Composition
AP Summer Institute - AP Art History (2019)