Melinda Pelayo Romo

Address: 11649 Idalene St., Santa Fe Springs 90670 (562) 756-0745

mrs.romo@olfartesia.org

Professional Objective
As an Entry-level teacher, I would utilize my knowledge to build project based learning into common
core curriculum for students to be more engaged in their learning.

Credentials
Education Specialist and Multiple Subject Education

Education
2020 California State University Fullerton
Teacher Induction Program

2014 University of San Diego

Masters of Education
Majors: Education Specialist and Multiple Subject Education

2010 California State University Northridge

Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major: Deaf Studies
Emphasis: Education

2008 El Camino College

Associates Degree
Major: ASL IT

Teaching Related Work Experience

August 2016- Present ​Teacher​, Our Lady of Fatima
● ELA and Social Studies Teacher for 3rd and 4th grade
● Developed and Implemented Lesson Plans
● Partake in community events that support and enrich the school

August 2015-July 2016 ​Teacher​, Rossier Park High School

● Taught Classroom 9th-10th grade Mild/Moderate
● Developed Lesson Plans
● Supervised instructional aides

March 2012- June 2012 ​Instructional Aide, ​LBUSD

● Classroom Aide; MM Autism 5​th​ Grade SDC
● Collected data on individual students per IEP.
● Supervised students with small groups and on the playground.

September 2010-March 2011 ​Instructional Aide​, LBUSD

● Classroom Aide; MM Special Education High School Life/Earth Science class.
● Collected and graded assignments; while being mentored by the teacher.
● Supervised students with assignments, and experiments.
August 2010-December 2010 Tutor​, Private
● Taught American Sign Language to student with a speech impediment.
● Created and implemented lessons to encourage communication.
● Tutored school subjects through encouragement of speech and communication.

June 2009-November 2010 Teacher​, Passion’s International Church

● Taught in classroom age group 4-6.
● Created and implemented religious lessons and activities.
● Practiced classroom management strategies.

September 2007-June 2008 College Aide​, LBUSD

● Represented high school R.O.P. classes. (September-November)
● Transferred to D.H.H. Kindergarten class one-on-one Aide.
● Ensured a safe learning environment based on behavioral management.

Field Experiences
August 2014- December 2014 Balboa Elementary (18 weeks)
● Student taught in a third grade classroom multiple subjects
● Collaborated with Master teacher on lesson planning and assignments.
● Enhanced lesson plans to assure ELLs and Special Education students’ understanding of the material.
● Tested and graded students’ performance in English, and Math

April 7​th​-25​th​ 2014 Montgomery Intersession Academy (12 hours)

● Observed student’s multicultural backgrounds of Middle school students.
● Developed and investigated own experiences in compare/contrast to theories.
● Maintained a reflective journal based on observations, activities, and experience.

August 2013- January 2014 Point Loma High School (18 weeks)
● Student taught a 10​th​ grade English support classroom of Mild/Moderate Special Education.
● Collaborated with General Education teacher on assignments.
● Enhanced lesson plans to assure students’ understanding of the material.
● Worked with Master Teacher to gain experience with IEPs.
● Tested and graded students’ performance in English

February 2013- April 2013 Jefferson Elementary School (50 hours)

● Observed lesson and classroom management strategies in fifth grade language arts class.
● Studied a small group of five students’ language arts development.
● Maintained a reflective journal based on language arts lesson plans.

February 2013-April 2013 PRIDE Academy (20 hours)

● Outside the classroom ESL tutoring a kindergartener, 2​ grader, and 7​th​ grader.
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● Used lessons from the classroom to monitor student’s ESL learning progress.
● Created activities to enhance English development.

Leadership Experience
Volunteer Camp Leader​, Resource Realizations; a week Summer Youth Program Camp in Big Bear (3 years)