Melissa Thornton
Benbrook,TX
Summary
Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
St Peter's Classical School
Ft. Worth, Texas
08.2021 - Current
- Developed lesson plans to introduce concepts in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
- Created an environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by providing engaging projects and assignments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Children's University
Arlington, Texas
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed lesson plans to introduce concepts in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
- Created an environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies.
- Organized field trips for hands-on learning activities.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by providing engaging projects and assignments.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Aledo ISD
Aledo, Texas
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided instruction to students in the absence of a full-time teacher.
- Monitored student behavior and maintained a safe learning environment.
- Assisted with classroom management, including disciplining students when necessary.
Teacher, Grade 3
Springtown ISD
Springtown, Texas
08.1988 - 05.1990
- Incorporated hands-on activities into the curriculum to engage students in active learning.
- Facilitated small group work to foster collaboration among peers.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-1988
Associate of Arts - Education
Stephens College
Columbia, MO05-1985
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Project-based learning
- Field Trip Organization
- Activity Planning
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Management
References
- Serephim Danckaert-s.danckaert@allenacademy.org , (260)479-9649
- Matt Jasinski-mjasinski@stpetersclassical.org (817)294-0124
- April Jacobini-baileyapril85@yahoo.com, (817)891-7374
- Rebecca Price-rebeccagprice@yahoo.com , (254)396-0800
- Ainsley Pilawski- ainsleypilawski@gmail.com
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
St Peter's Classical School
08.2021 - Current
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Children's University
08.2019 - 05.2020
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Aledo ISD
08.2016 - 05.2019
Teacher, Grade 3
Springtown ISD
08.1988 - 05.1990
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of North Texas
Associate of Arts - Education
Stephens College
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