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Melissa Sanchez

Dallas

Summary

Dedicated and bilingual (English/Spanish) teacher with a strong foundation in early childhood education and over 4 years of experience supporting diverse learners in dual-language classrooms. Passionate about creating a nurturing, culturally responsive environment that promotes literacy, curiosity, and fluency in young children.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bilingual Teacher

Foster Elementary
Dallas
08.2021 - 05.2025
  • Fourth Grade SLAR (2021-2022)
  • First Grade (2022-2024)
  • Taught a dual-language classroom of up to 28 students using the new district-wide curriculum.
  • Designed and implemented literacy-rich, hands-on lessons aligned with TEKS and district benchmarks.
  • Used formative assessment data to modify instruction and support students at all language development levels.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
  • Built strong relationships with families through campus-wide communication, home activities, and Home Visits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - EC-6 Bilingual Education

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05-2021

Skills

  • Fluent in English & Spanish
  • Dual-Language Instruction & Scaffolded Learning
  • Team collaboration
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Parent Communication

Certification

  • TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities
  • TExES Science of Teaching Reading Exam
  • TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (Working on)

Professional HIghlights

  • Completed Reading Academies in 2023.
  • Participated in Catch Up and Read in the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years.
  • Participated and have been a part of district-wide PDs.

Timeline

Bilingual Teacher

Foster Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - EC-6 Bilingual Education

The University of Texas At Arlington

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