NICOLE MELENDEZ
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated elementary school teacher committed to fostering a love of learning and inspiring students to reach their full potential. Passionate about creating engaging and inclusive classroom environments that promote critical thinking and collaboration. Eager to leverage innovative teaching strategies and a strong understanding of diverse learning styles to cultivate lifelong learners. Seeking a position that facilitates meaningful relationships with students while positively contributing to the school community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEACHER- 2ND GRADE
CROSS ELEMENTARY
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and execute school-wide educational initiatives.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction as needed.
Internship and Residency (1st Grade)
MESQUITE ISD / RUTHERFORD ELEMENTARY
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Educating students based on Education curriculum guidelines
- Administering homework and assignments to gauge and enhance the students’ levels of understanding
- Preparing, administering, supervising, and grading examinations, quizzes, and other assignments
- Educating students on following a school’s moral codes and behaviors
- Keeping the classroom neat, organized, and orderly
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong creativity skills that will engage students and make learning enjoyable
- Strong dedication to their work with a great desire for the success of their students
- Proven ability to draw lesson plans, organize academic activities, and maintain an organized class
- Strong emotional control skills when handling sensitive issues
- A keen eye to monitor their students’ progress and note changes in behaviors or attitudes
- Ability to lead and form a bond with students, parents, colleagues, and other staff members
- Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to answer difficult questions, solve conflicts, and design new lesson plans
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF LAKEHILL / PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF PARKCITIES
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents and caregivers
- Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships with teaching staff
- Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation
- Plan periodical parent conferences to discuss children’s developmental progress, needs and interests
- Collaborate with children’s families to ensure a smooth transition from home to Childcare setting
- Create weekly plans and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that nurtures and stimulates all domains of each child’s development in their care
- Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth
- Perform ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required
Education
Bachelor of Science - EC-6 Childhood Education
EAST TEXAS A&M
Commerce, TX05.2024
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Collin College
McKinney, TX05.2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Classroom management
- Conflict resolution
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
Certification
- TEXES CORE SUBJECTS EXAM PASSED / DECEMBER 2023
- TEXES PPR EXAM PASSED/ OCTOBER 2024
- STR EXAM PASSED / SEPTEMBER 2025
- CPR CERTIFIED
- FIRST AID CERTIFIED
- ESL EXAM/ SCHEDULED TO TAKE
Timeline
TEACHER- 2ND GRADE
CROSS ELEMENTARY
08.2024 - Current
Internship and Residency (1st Grade)
MESQUITE ISD / RUTHERFORD ELEMENTARY
08.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF LAKEHILL / PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF PARKCITIES
01.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - EC-6 Childhood Education
EAST TEXAS A&M
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Collin College