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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Language Competencies
Awards
Volunteer Experience
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Melody Hollomon

Torrance,CA

Summary

Driven and adept at overseeing classes on short and long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Parnassus Preparatory Academy
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Enhanced classroom management, implementing positive reinforcement techniques to foster a supportive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, providing individualized feedback and support for continuous improvement.
  • Mentored struggling students one-on-one, resulting in significant improvements in their academic performance.
  • Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Took over first-grade class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.

Tutor

JEI Learning
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
  • Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
  • Taught students in-person and remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.

Tutor

Claremont Tutors
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Leads and facilitates an online classroom setting with self-instructed lessons
  • Teaches and manages an online class with children of all ages
  • Guides the class with patience and clear instruction while engaging in student conversation.

Children’s Ministry Intern

Journey South Bay
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Coordinates events with program director
  • Leads children in movements during worship
  • Ensures a safe/welcoming environment for children to learn and play
  • Files and organizes paperwork and flyers for events as well as child/parent information forms
  • Leads group of children with other volunteer leaders through art, yoga, and theatre camp starting this past summer.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Biola University
La Mirada, CA
12.2022

Master of Arts - Teaching

Biola University
La Mirada, CA
12.2024

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

El Camino College
Torrance, CA
06.2020

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Time Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Understanding Diversity
  • Organizational Skills
  • Student Engagement
  • Self-Motivation
  • Classroom Management

Language Competencies

  • English, native language
  • Spanish, beginner (speaking, reading, writing)

Awards

  • Dean’s List, El Camino College, Fall Semester 2018, Spring Semester 2019, and Fall Semester 2019, Completed 12 or more letter-graded units during the semester with a 3.7 GPA. Worked closely with professors, peers, and academic advisors to complete assigned tasks and activities.
  • ECC Future Teachers Club Award, El Camino College, December 2019, Recognized for outstanding attendance.

Volunteer Experience

  • Journey South Bay – Church Facility, Redondo Beach, CA, Volunteer youth ministry leader and children’s ministry leader, 06/2016, PRESENT, Helps to lead topic and Christ based discussions, helps to coordinate/facilitate camps and events with other team leaders while cultivating a Christ centered community.
  • ShareFest- Nonprofit Organization, Once a year volunteer laborer, 05/2012, PRESENT, Beautifies schools by cleaning debris/trash, gardening, painting old walls and cement murals, wiping down classrooms, and other related tasks.
  • ECC Future Teachers Club- TEACH El Camino Program, Staff support, 09/2019, 03/2020, Helped to set up and facilitate fundraising and club events, greeter for attendees and professionals, as well as promoting club activities by posting to social media/creating flyers.

Timeline

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Parnassus Preparatory Academy
03.2023 - 06.2023

Tutor

JEI Learning
08.2020 - 07.2021

Tutor

Claremont Tutors
06.2020 - 08.2020

Children’s Ministry Intern

Journey South Bay
09.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Biola University

Master of Arts - Teaching

Biola University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

El Camino College
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