MELODY NELSON
Draper
Summary
Experienced teacher and team leader offering 11 years of success in educational environments. Dedicated to instilling a love of learning and positively motivating students to achieve high objectives. Compassionate and caring with the capability of delivering personalized feedback in a timely manner. Efficient and professional in all duties. Highly organized and goal oriented. Knowledgeable with technology. Certified in Secondary Education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seminary Substitute
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
10.2022 - Current
- Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Substitute Teacher
Canyons School District
09.2020 - Current
- Taught middle, and high school aged students throughout the Canyons School District
- Provided feedback to students on assignments and tests, offering constructive advice for improvement.
- Prepared curriculum based lessons, maintained classroom standards, and built rapport with students
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and progress for seamless transition back to regular teachers.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Gained knowledge of Canvas, Skyward, and other district technology amidst long-term assignments
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Benjamin Franklin Charter School
07.2016 - 06.2020
- Created engaging state standard lesson plans that retained students’ interest and maximized learning
- Achieved standardized test scores 25-30% above state average using progressive teaching principles
- Grade level lead
- Promoted a growth mindset in students by providing constructive feedback and encouraging persistence in challenging tasks.
- Chaired campus Geography Club
- Integrated technology into the classroom to provide a varied and engaging learning environment
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and staff
Substitute Teacher
Benjamin Franklin Charter School
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Implemented lesson plans to educate students in various subjects
- Maintained classroom behavior standards through positive encouragement
- Requested frequently by teachers for excellent past referrals and trusted performance
Education
Bachelor’s - Humanities-History Teaching Secondary Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah04.1999
Skills
- Student engagement
- Professional and positive
- Efficient and focused
- Subject matter expertise
- Organization skills
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Secondary Education License for State of Utah 03/2019 to 06/2022
- History Endorsement
- Humanities Endorsement
- Secondary Education License for State of Arizona 04/2019 to 11/2031
- Spalding Education International Certified 07/2016 to 07/2022
- Trained in the development of skilled readers, critical listeners, and accomplished writers.
Spalding Education International Certified
Trained in the development of skilled readers, critical listeners and accomplished writers.
Timeline
Seminary Substitute
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
10.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Canyons School District
09.2020 - Current
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Benjamin Franklin Charter School
07.2016 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher
Benjamin Franklin Charter School
03.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor’s - Humanities-History Teaching Secondary Education
Brigham Young University
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