Melody Bolton
Van Alstyne,TX
Summary
Energetic educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Excels at relationships and connecting with colleagues, students, and administrators. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles and personalities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher
Van Alstyne ISD
08.2020 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Pre-K Teacher
First United Methodist Church- WEE School
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
Daycare Worker
Almost Grandma's Childcare
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
- Supported child development by implementing age-appropriate learning activities tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted in creating a nurturing atmosphere by actively engaging with children through play, conversation, and care routines.
- Maintained compliance with all state licensing requirements and daycare policies to ensure a safe, secure environment for children under care.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
Preschool Teacher
Almost Grandma's Childcare
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Assisted and supervised 10-20 children through entire school day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Early Childhood Education
University of Texas- El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2010
Skills
- Child Development
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Literacy Development
- Relationship Building
- Phonics Instruction
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
- Lesson Planning
Certification
Certification: English as a Second Language
Affiliations
- Reading
- Photography
- Hiking
- National Park Traveling
Timeline
Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher
Van Alstyne ISD
08.2020 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
First United Methodist Church- WEE School
08.2017 - 05.2020
Daycare Worker
Almost Grandma's Childcare
01.2013 - 12.2013
Preschool Teacher
Almost Grandma's Childcare
06.2011 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Early Childhood Education
University of Texas- El Paso
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