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    Melanie Southard has extensive experience student teaching and completing practicums in elementary school classrooms from kindergarten to 5th grade. She has a master's degree in teaching with certifications in elementary education, algebra 1, and autism. Her resume highlights experiences differentiating instruction, integrating technology, and analyzing student data to meet diverse learning needs.

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    Melanie Southard has extensive experience student teaching and completing practicums in elementary school classrooms from kindergarten to 5th grade. She has a master's degree in teaching with certifications in elementary education, algebra 1, and autism. Her resume highlights experiences differentiating instruction, integrating technology, and analyzing student data to meet diverse learning needs.

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    Melanie Southard has extensive experience student teaching and completing practicums in elementary school classrooms from kindergarten to 5th grade. She has a master's degree in teaching with certifications in elementary education, algebra 1, and autism. Her resume highlights experiences differentiating instruction, integrating technology, and analyzing student data to meet diverse learning needs.

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    Melanie M.

    Southard
    3 Shelter Rock Road
    Eastampton, NJ 08060
    (609)-922-6001 [email protected]

    Education and Certification


    Masters of Arts in Teaching, May 2019, GPA 4.0
    Professional Licensure Program: Elementary Education (PK-6)
    Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies; May 2018, Magna Cum Laude
    Concentration in Math, Science, and Technology; Minor in Elementary Education; Minor in Non-Teaching Special
    Education
    James Madison University (JMU), Harrisonburg, VA

    Student Teaching Elementary Classroom Experience

    Student Teacher (Grade 5), Stone Spring Elementary, Harrisonburg, VA


    October 2018-December 2018
     Implemented self-paced math learning centers with differentiated lessons focusing on students’ strengths
    and areas of growth
     Developed individualized behavior plans for various students who would benefit from more structure than
    the classroom management strategies already in use
     Integrated technology into hands-on and minds-on science and math lessons that challenged students to
    utilize critical thinking skills to solve real world problems
     Participated and contributed in grade-level team meetings that highlighted how the grade could work cross
    curricular as well as contribute to the larger school community

    Student Teacher (Grade 3), Fulks Run Elementary, Rockingham County, VA


    August 2018-October 2018
     Participated in student study meetings with the goals of providing interventions to struggling students
     Utilized manipulatives, technology, and real-world situations to teach students about counting money and
    making change
     Crafted a unit on animal adaptations and implemented a Project Based Assessment allowing students to
    investigate their favorite zoo animal and create an enclosure that fulfilled all of that animals needs

    Practicum Elementary Classroom Experience

    Practicum Student (Grade 5), Stone Spring Elementary, Harrisonburg, VA


    January 2019-Present
     Conducted a qualitative study focused on improving teacher’s questioning techniques
     Provided intense math remediation for twenty students in preparation for the Virginia Standards of
    Learning assessment

    Practicum Student (Grade 2), Clymore Elementary, Augusta County, VA


    September 2017-December 2017
     Designed an investigative lesson on compasses and their relation to the earth’s magnetic fields
     Facilitated multiple science and math number talks encouraging students to access higher order thinking
    skills and make connections across multiple content areas
     Administered PALs, QRI, and Dolch Sight Word assessments and analyzed student’s results in order to
    best group them according to needs

    Practicum Student (Kindergarten), Cub Run Elementary, Rockingham County, VA


    September 2016-December 2016
     Performed in depth case study research and observations on one student in the classroom to assess six areas
    of developmental growth
    Melanie M. Southard

     Administered various literacy assessments to a student, analyzed data, and created a literacy diet lesson
    plan focusing on serving the student’s areas of need
     Taught a cross curricular creative arts lesson that bridged language arts and math skills through
    manipulatives and the nursery rhyme “Five Little Speckled Frogs”

    Additional Work and Community Service Experience

    Team Lead and Community Teacher, On the Road Collaborative, September 2017-May 2018
     Provided after school homework help for students who needed extra support
     Planned and taught engaging STEM, softball, and sign language classes

    Big Brothers Big Sisters, January 2016-May 2018


     Built a caring and safe friendship and mentorship with my little sister through weekly school visits in the
    mornings and during lunch
     Enhanced English language skills through pictures and hand motions as she came into Pre-K not speaking
    English to having full conversations by 1st grade

    JMU Student Ambassadors, January 2015-May 2018


     Led prospective students and their families through a walking tour of campus relaying important
    information about the college as well as fielding tough questions appropriately and professionally
     Held multiple leadership positions through our Community Service committee as well as Operation Santa
    Claus committee in which we organized a holiday show benefitting a local Harrisonburg charity

    JMU Orientation Peer Adviser, January 2017-September 2017


     Facilitated discussions with incoming college freshman about their goals, questions, and concerns about
    higher education
     Organized and mentored a group of First yeaR Orientation Guides (FROGs) which refined my leadership,
    communication, and interpersonal skills
     Helped parents to feel at ease with sending their child away to college through meaningful discussions and
    information sessions

    Technology Skills

    Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (proficient)


    SMARTboard (proficient)
    Google Classroom (proficient)

    Certifications

    CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified (2019)


    Algebra 1 Endorsement
    Autism Certificate

    Honors and Activities

    Member, Kappa Delta Pi National Education Honors Society, September 2017-Present


    President’s List, JMU, Spring 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018
    Dean’s List, JMU, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018

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