Melody Stone
Okemos,MI
Summary
Energetic elementary teacher who facilitates an engaging classroom learning experience through organized lessons.
Uses student feedback to inform instruction.
Collaborative team player who works with colleagues to best support student growth, both academic and social-emotional.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Attwood School
10.2023 - Current
- Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
- Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration and choice.
Key Holder, Sales Associate
D&D Bicycles
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided excellent customer service, balanced cash drawer, maintained inventory, merchandised store.
Team Manager
D&D Bicycles
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Organized team members to maintain and improve sales, provided excellent customer service, balanced cash drawer, trained new employees, arranged employee schedule, maintained inventory, merchandised stores.
Paraprofessional
Lansing Charter Academy
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted a non-verbal student one-on-one throughout the school day.
Homeschool Educator
Self Employeed And Classical Conversations
09.2004 - 06.2019
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, resulting in measurable improvements in student progress.
- Fostered critical thinking skills through engaging discussions and inquiry-based learning techniques.
French Teacher and Life Skills Teacher
Lansing School District
09.1992 - 06.2003
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - School Administration
Central Michigan University
12.1999
Elementary Teaching Endorsement -
Eastern Michigan University
05.1992
Bachelor of Arts - French, Psychology
Kalamazoo College
05.1991
Skills
- Phonics Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Management
Professional Development
Orton Gillingham six day course that meets the requirements for the OG academy.
Lansing School District Fellowship of Instructional Leaders 2023-24
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Attwood School
10.2023 - Current
Key Holder, Sales Associate
D&D Bicycles
07.2023 - 09.2023
Team Manager
D&D Bicycles
11.2022 - 07.2023
Paraprofessional
Lansing Charter Academy
03.2021 - 06.2021
Homeschool Educator
Self Employeed And Classical Conversations
09.2004 - 06.2019
French Teacher and Life Skills Teacher
Lansing School District
09.1992 - 06.2003
Master of Arts - School Administration
Central Michigan University
Elementary Teaching Endorsement -
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - French, Psychology
Kalamazoo College
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