Canvas
Melissa Spoon
Secondary English Teacher
Arlington,Texas
Summary
OBJECTIVES Enthusiastic and dedicated High School Advanced Placement English Teacher with over 8 years of experience in fostering students' reading and writing skills, seeking to leverage expertise as an Adjunct Instructor. Committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, aiming to inspire and engage students while promoting critical thinking and effective communication skills essential for academic success and lifelong learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
1
1
Languages
Work History
High School English Teacher
Game Development Design School, Burleson ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Prepare and implement lesson plans covering required TEKS and district required curriculum scope and sequence
- Design all instruction to be blended-learning that fit school's Modern Classroom Project teaching strategies that support self-paced, mastery-based blended classroom
- Experience in preparing students for AP English Language and Literature Exams
- Extensive experience implementing differentiated instruction and student accommodations to meet individual needs
- Achieved English II STAAR passing rate of 97% Spring 2023 – including 504/IEP/ELL students
- Campus ESL Lead - implementing ESL accommodations and ensuring all LPAC paperwork is completed and student needs are met in classrooms
- Attended AP Summer Institute for Language and Literature
Secondary English Teacher
Newman International Academy High School
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required TEKS and district required novels and texts
- Developed Secondary English Curriculum Guides, Novel Guides, and YAGS (7-12)
- Cultivated relationships with students, parents, and other staff members to create supportive network
- Experienced in preparing students for STAAR for 7th and 8th grade ELAR, English I, and English II
- Extensive experience implementing IEP/504/ELL accommodations
- Recognized and implemented additional interventions and accommodations specific to student need
- Assisted campus testing coordinator with campus testing duties and proctor STAAR, NWEA MAP test, TELPAS, SAT and ACT
ESL Coordinator/ESL Teacher
Newman International Academy High School
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Taught ESL courses for 9th-12th grades
- Coordinated and implemented tutoring for identified ESL students
- Designed course materials and implemented lessons based on student need
- Compiled, maintained, and filed reports, records, and other ESL documents and files required for entire campus
- Coordinated LPACs for campus/Lead training for LPAC committee members
- Collaborated with district and campus leaders to administer TELPAS & TELPAS training for teachers
- Created and presented teacher training for ESL accommodations & other ESL resources
- Created and maintained site for ESL academic language resources
Instructional Technologist
Newman International Academy High School
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Led and created District Canvas teacher training for over 250 teachers
- Developed basic training Canvas courses for teachers and students
- Created elementary and secondary Canvas classroom templates for district teacher use
- Developed Secondary STEM Project Canvas Course
- Supported teachers in designing & implementing course materials with technology-based learning programs
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction in Educational Technology
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK 05.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 08.1996 -
Alternative Teacher Certification -
Texas Institute of Teacher Education
Dallas, TX 06.2017 - 06.2018
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX 08.1991 - 08.1996
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 01.1993 - 12.1993
Skills
Attention to Detail
Blended Learning
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Individualized Instruction
Multitasking Abilities
Organization and Time Management
Quick Learner
Self-Motivated
Staff Training Experience
Teamwork
Universal Design for Learning
Certification
English Language Arts and Reading 7-12
Software
Clever
Commonlit
DMAC
Edgenuity
G Suite
Membean
Microsoft Office Suite
Nearpod
NoRedInk
NWEA
Schoology
Screencastify
Skyward
Turnitin
Zoom
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Game Development Design School, Burleson ISD
08.2022 - Current
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction in Educational Technology
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
05.2022 - 12.2023
Instructional Technologist
Newman International Academy High School
08.2020 - 08.2021
ESL Coordinator/ESL Teacher
Newman International Academy High School
08.2018 - 08.2021
Secondary English Teacher
Newman International Academy High School
08.2017 - 05.2022
Alternative Teacher Certification -
Texas Institute of Teacher Education
06.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
The University of Texas At Arlington
08.1996 -
Oklahoma State University
01.1993 - 12.1993
Tarrant County College District
08.1991 - 08.1996
Recent Professional Development
- APSI - TCU - Summer 2023 - AP Literature and Composition
- APSI - TCU - Summer 2022 - AP Language and Composition
- Region XI - Literatcy Connects Us to the World Conference - Summer 2022/2023
Honors
- Teacher of the Month February 2024
- Teacher of the Year 2019-2020
- TIA Exemplary Teacher thru July 2026
- TIA District Master Teacher 2020-2022