Melody Barnett
Tooele,UT
Summary
Seasoned (but not old!) educator with a proven track record at Digital Education Center, adept in Culturally Responsive Education and fostering collaborative learning initiatives. Excelled in personalized education plans, enhancing student engagement and achievement. Renowned for innovative student-led education techniques and effective oral communication, significantly improving learning outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
Digital Education Center
Tooele, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Provided individual mentorship to students regarding their high school experience and academic classes.
- Facilitated live English writing sessions targeting improved communication and persuasion.
- Partnered with colleagues to develop personalized success plans for students.
Multilingual Specialist
Tooele County School District
Tooele, USA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with a multilingual specialist team to enhance English learning outcomes for English Language Learners.
- Facilitated training workshops aimed at improving English as a second language instruction skills within the district.
Speech Language Technician
Willow Elementary School
Tooele, USA
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Delivered targeted instruction based on IEP guidelines.
- Designed custom lessons to motivate children according to their interests, abilities and goals.
English Teacher
Scholar Academy
Tooele, USA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Facilitated engaging English lessons for grade seven students.
- Enhanced proficiency in reading, writing, and communication skills across multiple English levels as per Common Core Standards.
ESL Teacher
Uinta County School District #1
Evanston, USA
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Instruct varying proficiency levels in English language.
- Coordinated with instructional staff and families to create personalized learning plans for each ELL student.
Spanish Instructor
Western Wyoming Community College
Evanston, USA
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Facilitated Spanish language classes at introductory and secondary levels for adult students.
- Customized approach based on individual adult student requirements.
Spanish Teacher
Davis Middle School
Evanston, USA
06.2012 - 01.2017
- Instructed middle school students in Spanish language and culture.
- Facilitate learning of fundamental business concepts.
ESL Online Tutor
Voxy.com
New York City, USA
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Instructed global learners in English language development.
- Integrated online teaching methodologies effectively.
- Coached individuals to enhance interview skills and TOFL readiness.
Adult ESL Instructor
Carbon County Higher Education
Rawlins, USA
03.2012 - 06.2013
- Facilitated regular ESL sessions tailored for adult students.
- Boosted necessary professional English knowledge among adult learners.
Social Studies Long-term Substitute
Carbon County School District
Rawlins, USA
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Promoted active learning in US History subjects.
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies to improve active learning experiences for students.
ESL Teacher Instructor Substitute
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, USA
01.2012 - 01.2012
- ESLG 481: Methodology and Materials.
- Taught methodology of teaching ESL.
- Held intensive class discussions about linguistic competencies.
Spanish Instructor
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, USA
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Spanish 121: Beginning Spanish.
- Taught thirty students Spanish using the communicative approach.
- Observed student progress and adapted to their learning styles.
Graduate English Instructor
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, USA
09.2010 - 12.2011
- English 101: College Composition-Exposition & Argument.
- Taught analytical, argumentative, and reflective writing skills to freshmen, non-traditional students, and ELLs.
- Encouraged and emphasized collaboration through group activities.
- Held individual conferences with students on how to improve writing.
Spanish Teacher
Carbon County School District
Rawlins, USA
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Taught 6-8th grade Spanish.
- Used prep period to teach advanced 8th grade Spanish.
- Received outstanding principal evaluations.
English Teacher 6-12
Bering Strait School District
Elim, USA
02.2009 - 06.2009
- Taught 6 - 12th grade writing.
- Successfully taught students writing techniques, prepared them for state testing, and prepared them to pass their grade level writing tests.
Long-term Spanish Substitute Teacher
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, USA
11.2008 - 02.2009
- Taught 6 periods of Level 1 Spanish in grades 9-12.
- Instructed diverse groups of Spanish learners in an inner-city school.
Student Teacher
Clark County School District
Henderson, USA
08.2008 - 11.2008
- Taught 3 periods of Level 1 Spanish in grades 9 - 12.
- Taught 12th grade Modern Literature and Composition.
- Received high evaluations from supervisor and teachers.
Education
MA-Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA04.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Brigham Young University- Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho12.2008
AI Prompting Certificate - Artificial Intelligence
Universal Technical Institute
Utah11-2024
Prerequisite Classes for Speech Language Pathology -
Colorado University- Boulder
Boulder, CO06.2018
Skills
- Culturally Responsive Education
- Writing instruction
- Grammar Education
- Personalized Education Plans
- Innovative Storytelling Techniques
- Student-Centered Instruction
- Collaborative Learning Initiatives
- Effective Oral Communication
- Flexible Learning Approaches
Certification
- Utah State Teaching Certificate, English, English Language Learners 6-12
- Wyoming State Teaching Certificate, English, Spanish 6-12
Accomplishments
- Graduate Service Appointment, 09/01/10 - 12/01/11, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
- Full Tuition Scholarship, 2003-2008, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID
- Phi Beta Kappa Member, 2005, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID
Training
- Spokane Regional ESL Conference, 02/01/11, Presented a poster on how to memorably teach grammar using ukuleles and music
- WAESOL Conference, 10/01/10, Presented collaboratively in two-45 minute sessions on the importance of and how to teach about ADHD within the ESL classroom using video
References
- Chris Brown, Principal, Davis Middle School, Evanston, WY, 307.789.8096, cbrown@uinta1.com
- Kimberly Brady, Assistant Principal, Willow Elementary School, Tooele, UT, 435.884.4527, kibrady@tooeleschools.org
- Patty Willoughby, Induction Coordinator, Uinta County School District #1, Evanston, WY, 307.789.7571, pwilloughby@uinta1.com
- Tim Herold, Social Studies Teacher, Davis Middle School, Evanston, WY, 307.789.8096, therold@uinta1.com
- Dr. Tracey McHenry, Associate Professor of English, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA, 509.359.2829, tmchenry@ewu.edu
Affiliations
- Robotics Club Coach
- Youth Church Leader
- 6-year Old Soccer Coach
- Tooele County Library Board Secretary
- Professional Dabbler
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
Digital Education Center
08.2023 - Current
Multilingual Specialist
Tooele County School District
08.2022 - 08.2023
Speech Language Technician
Willow Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2022
English Teacher
Scholar Academy
08.2018 - 06.2019
ESL Teacher
Uinta County School District #1
09.2016 - 06.2017
Spanish Instructor
Western Wyoming Community College
09.2014 - 01.2017
ESL Online Tutor
Voxy.com
01.2013 - 08.2015
Spanish Teacher
Davis Middle School
06.2012 - 01.2017
Adult ESL Instructor
Carbon County Higher Education
03.2012 - 06.2013
Social Studies Long-term Substitute
Carbon County School District
01.2012 - 06.2012
ESL Teacher Instructor Substitute
Eastern Washington University
01.2012 - 01.2012
Spanish Instructor
Spokane Falls Community College
09.2011 - 12.2011
Graduate English Instructor
Eastern Washington University
09.2010 - 12.2011
Spanish Teacher
Carbon County School District
09.2009 - 06.2010
English Teacher 6-12
Bering Strait School District
02.2009 - 06.2009
Long-term Spanish Substitute Teacher
Clark County School District
11.2008 - 02.2009
Student Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2008 - 11.2008
MA-Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages -
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Brigham Young University- Idaho
AI Prompting Certificate - Artificial Intelligence
Universal Technical Institute
Prerequisite Classes for Speech Language Pathology -
Colorado University- Boulder
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