Melissa P. Foster
Nashville,TN
Summary
Passionate Teacher with a consistent history of student growth and achievement in multiple subject areas. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy and inquiry skills, as well social emotional skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
01.2008 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12.2009
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08.2002
Master of Arts - Sociology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS08.1999
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Arts Integration
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Data-Driven Instruction
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented arts integrated lessons for 5th and 6th grade students.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Timeline
Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
01.2008 - Current
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Tennessee State University
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Memphis
Master of Arts - Sociology
Mississippi State University