Melody Creighton

Strong instructional leader with significant education experience and solid foundation in best practices for all content areas. Dedicated teacher who offers a proven track record of commended performance teaching grades K-6 with an unwavering commitment to optimizing student success. Adept to using positive reinforcement teaching techniques to encourage overall student growth.

Elementary School Teacher - Manhattan Beach Unified School District

First Grade (2 years), Second Grade (2 years), Fourth Grade (4 years)

• Trained and supervised teaching assistants and parent volunteers to accommodate students' individual needs
• Created and modified lessons and assignments for students for multiple learning styles/intelligences including English Language Learners and students with special needs
• Master Teacher for two student teachers from USC
• Directed fourth-grade drama productions and Trained in Education Through Music
• Conducted Professional Development presentations at District and staff meetings
• Coordinated Character Education Program for Upper Grades
• Served as Second Grade District Chair and Distinguished School Committee member
• Attended staff development days, workshops, and conferences to improve student learning, the classroom environment, and to grow professionally
• Trained in Early Literacy (Project Read, ELIC) and Depth and Complexity for differentiated instruction

Elementary School Teacher - American Martyrs Catholic School

Fourth Grade (1 year)

• Excelled in literature-based, integrated curriculum in child-centered learning environment, emphasizing team teaching and an individualized approach to instruction
• Supervised teaching assistants to accommodate students' individual needs in team teaching instruction
• Pioneered Everyday Mathematics program, a process-based, hands on approach to concept-based instruction

Elementary School Teacher - Chadwick School

Second Grade (1 year)

• Excelled in literature-based, integrated curriculum in child-centered learning environment, emphasizing team teaching and an individualized approach to instruction
• Supervised teaching assistants to accommodate students' individual needs in team teaching instruction
• Pioneered Everyday Mathematics program, a process-based, hands on approach to concept-based instruction

Summer School Teacher - Newport-Mesa Unified

Second Grade (1 year)

• Developed lessons and instructed students on Math Learning Standards and grade level expectations
• Utilized targeted instruction and innovative techniques to achieve measurable gains across diverse skills
• Provided detailed, actionable feedback to help students incrementally improve their academic and social performance
• Collaborated regularly and worked in partnership with elementary team and faculty to ensure a cohesive curriculum

Summer School Teacher - Tustin Unified

Second/Third Grade (1 year)

• Developed lessons and instructed students on Math Learning Standards and grade level expectations
• Utilized targeted instruction and innovative techniques to achieve measurable gains across diverse skills
• Provided detailed, actionable feedback to help students incrementally improve their academic and social performance
• Collaborated regularly and worked in partnership with elementary team and faculty to ensure a cohesive curriculum

Summer School Teacher - Redondo Beach Unified

Sixth Grade (1 year)

• Developed lessons and instructed students on Math Learning Standards and grade level expectations
• Utilized targeted instruction and innovative techniques to achieve measurable gains across diverse skills
• Provided detailed, actionable feedback to help students incrementally improve their academic and social performance
• Collaborated regularly and worked in partnership with elementary team and faculty to ensure a cohesive curriculum

Substitute/Special Education Teacher - Multiple School Districts

Fountain Valley and Westminster School Districts, Garden Grove Unified, Newport-Mesa Unified, Orange Unified, and Tustin Unified School Districts; Chadwick School, Hermosa Beach City District, Manhattan Beach Unified, Palos Verdes Unified, and Redondo Beach Unified School Districts (8 years)

• Flexible to adjusting to new course materials and classroom environments on a daily basis based on in-depth experience
• Special Education experience across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs including autism, BI, and M/M

Administrative Assistant - Chadwick School

(3 years)

• Provided invaluable support to the office in a host of duties including role of receptionist, assisting in school related events, preparation of published communications, and management of office supplies
• Served as primary point of contact for incoming phone calls, addressing inquiries, and resolving concerns
• Spearheaded training on School Pass scheduling and safety system

Public Speaker/Parent Coach

(2 years)

• Conducted seminars and coached clients on parenting
• Guest expert on radio talk shows regarding successful parenting

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education - The Ohio State University

Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) - University of California, San Diego

Extended Graduate Level Coursework - University of California, Los Angeles