Melissa Seehorn
Franklin,TN
Summary
Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. Also, a full time mother for 22 years who managed the care and upbringing of two fabulous adult women.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-school Lead Teacher
Franklin First United Methodist Church
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Planned and prepared activities for 3 and 4 year old students.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Franklin First United Methodist Church
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
First Grade Teacher
Williamson County School District
08.2001 - 07.2002
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
First Grade Teacher
Knox County School System
08.1998 - 07.2001
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Kindergarten Teacher
Chatham County Schools
08.1996 - 07.1998
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in classroom environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.1995
Skills
- Artistic Expression
- Childcare needs
- Safety awareness
- Gross Motor Skills Development
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Training and mentoring
- Fine motor skills development
Timeline
Pre-school Lead Teacher
Franklin First United Methodist Church
08.2013 - 12.2015
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Franklin First United Methodist Church
08.2008 - 05.2010
First Grade Teacher
Williamson County School District
08.2001 - 07.2002
First Grade Teacher
Knox County School System
08.1998 - 07.2001
Kindergarten Teacher
Chatham County Schools
08.1996 - 07.1998
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Florida