Melissa Pollard
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Educator
Nolan Catholic High School
08.2003 - 05.2023
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Co-taught Spanish 1 and 2 classes with 100+ students every day
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events
Educator-Spanish and French
Bishop Dunne Catholic School
08.1986 - 05.2003
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Planned and implemented classes for 4 levels of French and 1 level of Spanish each day
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And French
University of Texas
Arlington12.1985
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Google Workspace
- Decision-Making
- Teambuilding
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Written Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Self-Motivated
Timeline
Secondary Educator
Nolan Catholic High School
08.2003 - 05.2023
Educator-Spanish and French
Bishop Dunne Catholic School
08.1986 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And French
University of Texas
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