Melissa Sanchez
Baytown,TX
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Remote Conferencing Instructor
Goose Creek CISD
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Taught and monitored students online who were sent home with Covid
Substitute Teacher
Goose Creek CISD
03.2011 - 05.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Teacher-English, Reading, Theatre Arts
Houston ISD
08.2005 - 01.2011
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Teacher - English, Theatre Arts, Journalism
Goose Creek CISD
08.1983 - 06.2005
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Psychology
University of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, TX12.1982
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Yearbook Editor
- UIL Sponsor
Certification
- English 6-12 - Life
- Psychology 6-12 Life
- Theatre Arts 6-12 Standard
Timeline
Remote Conferencing Instructor
Goose Creek CISD
08.2021 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Goose Creek CISD
03.2011 - 05.2021
Teacher-English, Reading, Theatre Arts
Houston ISD
08.2005 - 01.2011
Teacher - English, Theatre Arts, Journalism
Goose Creek CISD
08.1983 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English, Psychology
University of Houston Clear Lake