Melissa Brown

Email: mb04279@georgiasouthern.edu OBJECTIVE: Media Specialist SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Teacher in English Education (Grades 6-12) Notary Public for the state of Georgia Experience in website management and design using programs such as Dream Weaver Creative problem solver who rapidly adapts to changing demands; excellent math and critical thinking skills. Computer/Clerical skills include: Quickbooks, MS Word, MS Works, PowerPoint, Desktop Publishing, Excel, Windows 7, Dream Weaver, and internet functions; capable of typing 60 wpm, 10-key knowledge FIELD EXPERIENCE: Practicum Student Lakeside High School, Lakeside Middle School, Martinez Elementary

Spring 2013

Collaborating with teachers to create student-centered, technologically infused lessons to foster learning. Utilizing Destiny software and MARC records to catalogue new books. Conducting inventory of the Media Center Weeding and determining strengths and weaknesses of the library collection. Performing the necessary functions for daily Media Center operations.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Long Term Sub: Fox Creek Charter High School

August 2012-Present

Creating and compiling all class syllabi and lesson plans for English 4 CP (British Literature), English 4 CP Honors, Dual Enrollment (English 101/102), and English 3 CP (American Literature). Responsible for all grading and attendance, as well as any other duties required. Incorporating technology into lessons.

Lab Student: McBean Elementary School Various times from 2009-2012 Completing required labs and projects for Masters Level classes. Creating and co-collaborating with teachers and media specialists to develop meaningful plans of instruction that incorporates technology as the primary means of facilitating learning.

Student Teacher Academy of Richmond County August-December 2008 Under minimal supervision, performed all day to day duties of a full time teacher including lesson plans, instruction, grading, and attendance. Taught units on Night by Elie Wiesel and Odyssey to 9th grade English Composition students. Conducted sessions on how to properly conduct research to 9th grade IB students. Lab Student Thomson High School, Lakeside Middle School, & Lincoln Elementary January 2007-May 2008 Under supervision, created lesson plans and implemented instruction. EDUCATION: 2009-2013 2005-2009 1995-1999 Georgia Southern University, M.ED in Instructional Technology Augusta State University, B.A. in English Education High School Diploma, Richmond Academy