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Melonie Smith Ed.D

Educator
Rahway,NJ

Summary

Resourceful, creative and effective educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and detail-oriented facilitator. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
1
1
Language

Work History

ESL and Bilingual Needs Assessment Teacher

Newark Public Schools
Newark, NJ
04.2016 - Current
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Summer ESL Adjunct

Hudson Community College
Jersey City, NJ
07.2015 - 08.2015
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Coordinated language immersive field trips that allowed students to associate knowledge with real-world experiences.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.

Spanish Teacher

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education
St. Croix, USVI
09.2007 - 06.2013

Education

Ed.D - Higher Education Leadership

Trident University International
Cypress, CA
04.2022 - 10.2023

Master of Arts - Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
03.2009 - 06.2010

No Degree - Education

Rowan University
Glassboro
09.2020 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & Linguistics

University of The West Indies
Jamaica

Timeline

Ed.D - Higher Education Leadership

Trident University International
04.2022 - 10.2023

No Degree - Education

Rowan University
09.2020 - 01.2023

ESL and Bilingual Needs Assessment Teacher

Newark Public Schools
04.2016 - Current

Summer ESL Adjunct

Hudson Community College
07.2015 - 08.2015

Master of Arts - Education

Grand Canyon University
03.2009 - 06.2010

Spanish Teacher

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education
09.2007 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & Linguistics

University of The West Indies

Skills

Classroom management

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Accomplishments

  • Research: Completed and published my dissertation manuscript, entitled: The ELL Educator as the Classroom leader.

Additional Information

I serve as the bilingual needs assessment teacher with varying responsibilities which include the following:

  • Administer WIDA Screener to prospective bilingual students.
  • Score WIDA Screeners
  • Plan and coordinate WIDA ACESS standardized tests.
  • Identify accommodations for bilingual students prior to school and State tests.
  • Input and update bilingual data in Power School.
  • Communicating with parents about their children's academic well being.
  • Complete transportation applications and monitor bussing for all bilingual students.
  • Finalize mainstreaming for students who exit the program.
  • Monitor all waived and exempted students and complete reports for the Department of Justice.

Certification

New Jersey State ESL Standard Certified

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