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Overview
Work History
Education
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Volunteer
Molly Lemon

Molly Lemon

Teacher
Vernon

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher 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 motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Choir Director

First Methodist Church
08.2022 - Current
  • Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
  • Composed and led performances for both vocal and instrumental music.
  • Arranged music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
  • Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets.
  • Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
  • Coordinated, planned and led practices for musical components of church services.

First Grade Teacher

Vernon ISD
08.2020 - Current
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.

Principal

Northside ISD
01.2016 - 07.2020
  • Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
  • Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
  • Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
  • Led school wide initiative to lead school out of Academic Improvement.
  • Accomplished tasks alongside teachers to raise school rating from F to B.
  • Led K-12 teachers to maintain B rating.
  • Led school to use one-to-one laptop initiative.
  • Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on interpreting TEKS and planning for explicit and systematic instruction while being intentional and goal orientated.
  • Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
  • Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
  • Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
  • Chaired hiring committees for core faculty members in all Departments.
  • Led and revised the G/T recommendation process and committee.
  • Supervised all STAAR/EOC/TELPASS testing as District Testing Coordinator.
  • Led textbook adoption process.
  • Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
  • Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
  • Supervised all students for graduation requirements and credits.
  • Led initiative to graduate all seniors TSI cleared.
  • Participated and led multiple accountability and compliance trainings.
  • Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
  • Strengthened schoolwide operations by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends.

Dean of Students (Assistant Principal)

Northside ISD
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
  • Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
  • Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on topics such as accountability and compliance.
  • Led schoolwide initiative to raise school rating from F to B.
  • Reviewed student schedules for credits and graduation.
  • Appropriately disciplined K-12 students according to school policy.
  • Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
  • Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.

First Grade Teacher

Northside ISD
08.2011 - 07.2016
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Kindergarten Teacher

Vernon ISD
08.2004 - 07.2011
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • As team lead, I collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Texas Tech University
Lubbock
05.2004

No Degree - General Studies

Vernon College
Vernon, TX
05.2001

High School Diploma -

Northside ISD
Vernon, TX
05.2000

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Program Evaluation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Process Improvement
  • Curriculum Development
  • Community Engagement
  • Lesson Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Curriculum Standards
  • Discipline Management
  • Technology Integration
  • Teacher Observation
  • Instruction Methodologies
  • Standards Compliance
  • Standardized Tests
  • Classroom Managment
  • Class Engagement

Quote

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Romans 8:28

Timeline

Choir Director

First Methodist Church
08.2022 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Vernon ISD
08.2020 - Current

Dean of Students (Assistant Principal)

Northside ISD
07.2016 - 12.2016

Principal

Northside ISD
01.2016 - 07.2020

First Grade Teacher

Northside ISD
08.2011 - 07.2016

Kindergarten Teacher

Vernon ISD
08.2004 - 07.2011

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Lamar University

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Texas Tech University

No Degree - General Studies

Vernon College

High School Diploma -

Northside ISD

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