Melody Khavar
Laguna Niguel
Summary
California State Certified English teacher who excels at marrying literature with modern student expectations and mentalities. Dedicated to optimizing student experiences using enthusiastic and innovative methods, driving engagement and academic success. Fantastic eye for detail and organizational skills to run successful classrooms.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Fairmont Private School
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging and challenging lessons that align with curriculum standards and departmental expectations.
- Enhanced student performance on standardized tests by developing a tailored curriculum that emphasizes analytical thinking and comprehension.
- Facilitate and inspire student learning in and through the use of technology by designing learning opportunities that incorporate age-appropriate technology skills, using technology to assist with teaching and learning, modeling the effective use of technology.
- Maintain, organize and utilize Canvas/Blackbaud to post assignments and communicate with students and parents on a regular basis.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Student Teacher
Los Alisos Intermediate
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Evaluated focus students with IEPS and recorded their progress and areas of need
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Designed and instructed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion
Student Teacher
Serrano Intermediate
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with parents to discuss student behaviors and needs.
Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Education
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA12.2021
Bachelors of Arts - Literary Journalism
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2018
Skills
- Expert in English language structure and content: balancing reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary
- Proficient in Blackbaud, Canvas, and other learning management systems
- Proficient understanding of learning strategies such as think-a-louds, think pair shares, and inquiry based instruction
- Well informed on Blooms Taxonomy and utilizing UBD for lesson planning
- Ability to adapt lessons to meet needs of individual students through differentiation
- Knowledgeable in creating a safe, student-centered classroom environment by practicing cultural responsive teaching
- Skilled in incorporating technology and varied instructional techniques to make engaging lessons
- Highly organized and able to prioritize objectives
Timeline
English Teacher
Fairmont Private School
07.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Los Alisos Intermediate
08.2021 - 12.2021
Student Teacher
Serrano Intermediate
01.2021 - 04.2021
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Education
University of Southern California
Bachelors of Arts - Literary Journalism
University of California, Irvine
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