1. Melody R. Boone
(586) 787- 3515 8626 Hedgeway Drive, Shelby Township MI 48317 melody.r.boone@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a K-5 teaching position where I can create an innovative, enriching environment that will ensure a measurable, positive
impact on growth and learning of all students in my classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education, December 2013 Major GPA: 3.68
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Cumulative GPA: 3.29
Major: Early Childhood Professional Education
Minors: Language Arts, Social Studies
Certification:
Michigan Provisional Certificate (Highly Qualified):
Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom)
Early Childhood PK- General and Special Education Endorsement (ZS)
Professional Experience
Bradford Academy Choice School Associates, Southfield, MI
Kindergarten Teacher August 2014-Present
Provided curriculum and differentiated instruction to a kindergarten classroom in all subject areas.
Provided ongoing formative and summative assessment to check for understanding and to measure student growth.
Promoted a positive and engaging learning environment by building a strong classroom community based on teamwork.
Implemented positive behavior support strategies with students by focusing on antecedence routines and positive
reinforcement through a clip chart, daily color calendars, take home folders, and a reward system.
Incorporated student tools to accommodate needs such as a wiggle seat, sensory ball chair, and weighted lap pad.
Participated in the development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Communicated with parents through e-mail, phone calls, conferences, remind101, parent board, and newsletters.
Collaborated with MoJo in the Morning (95.5 Radio) and Comerica Bank to do “Breaking and Entering Christmas” in my
classroom (2014) and for a family in need at Bradford (2015).
Social Media Director August 2016-Present
Represented Bradford Academy as an advocate on the school’s Facebook page.
Monitored and updates the Academy Webpage with upcoming events, activities, and staffing changes.
Maintained positive relations with community and responds to parent questions, comments, and concerns.
Social Chair August 2015-Present
Organized monthly social events for staff to participate in to promote positive relationships and team building.
Hevel Elementary School Romeo Community Schools, Romeo, MI
KinderConnect Lead Teacher July – August 2016
Planned a four week summer camp to prepare students for kindergarten using the KinderBound curriculum.
Collaborated with my classroom aide to provide small group work, explicit instruction, and promote positive relationships.
Provided ongoing formative and summative assessment to measure growth and kindergarten readiness.
Evaluated and reflected student assessment to differentiate instruction and set goals.
Focused on key components in literacy such as orallanguage and vocabulary, letter and letter sounds, phonological
awareness, print awareness, and social development.
Encouraged parent involvement to support learning by sending home weekly books, newsletters, and flash cards.
Westwood Elementary School Warren Woods Public Schools, Warren, MI
Summer School Teacher July – August 2014, 2015
Planned and implemented summer school curriculum to 19 first and second grade students.
Instructed students using model strategies such as Reading/Writing Workshop, Guided Reading, and Math Triumphs.
Conferenced with students to assess, challenge, and set goals.
Implemented a positive reinforcement behavior clip chart and classroom contract.
Provided ongoing formative and summative assessment to check for student understanding.
2. MelodyR.Boone
Student Teaching Experience
Independence Elementary School Clarkston Community Schools, Clarkston, MI
Intern Teacher September – December 2013
Provided curriculum and differentiated instruction to 28 students in second grade using model strategies such as Inquiry
Based Learning and Reading/Writing Workshop.
Provided ongoing formative and summative assessment to check student understanding as well as reflect on the
effectiveness and quality of instruction.
Modified instruction and assessments to accommodate the needs of all learners including students with Individual
Education Plans and students who speak English as a second language.
Organized an academic service learning project in collaboration with the Clarkston Rotary Club.
Observed and assisted in Response to Intervention (RTI), data room, DRA testing, Professional Learning Communities
(PLC), Cultures of Thinking, conferences, reading and math support, Learning Resource Center (LRC), Professional
Development Trainings, and a Team Building Meeting in development of a student IEP.
RelatedExperience
Little Steps Daycare and Preschool Kalamazoo, MI
Early Childhood Intern January – July 2013
Instructed children up to four years of age through planned play and daily routines.
Created centers that promoted interest in literacy, dramatic play, and motor skills.
Documented student progress on a weekly basis and filled out reports as required.
WAY2GO 8th
Grade Science Summer Camp Kalamazoo, MI
Intern Teacher June 2013
Co-taught an inquiry based unit on “Severe Weather” geared towards eighth graders.
Practiced modeling, experimenting, teaching higher order thinking skills, and analysis.
Provided a variety of assessment to campers through questioning, discussions, exit slips, group performances, lab sheets
and demonstration posters.
Experiencing Research Teaching Science (ExpeRTS) Kalamazoo, MI
Science Education Research Intern July 2012 – May 2013
Howard Hughes Medical Institution funded Research Science Education Internship.
Paired with research specialist Dr. Charles Ide in collaboration to find a cure for a rare disease called Multiple System
Atrophy (MSA), a degenerative neurological disorder.
Worked in a Neuro-Biology lab for 10 consecutive weeks while practicing research, double staining various antibodies on
slides (immunohistochemistry) and analyzing results.
Participated in a Science Inquiry Class that connected learning in the research experience to teaching science education.
Northglade Montessori Elementary School Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, MI
Pre-Intern Teacher September – December 2011
Observed and assisted with daily practices in Montessoriclassroom, grades 1-3.
Worked one-on-one with students to improve reading fluency and comprehension.
Guided students using the Accelerated Reader Program.
Leadership
Social Media Director (Bradford Academy), 2016-Present
Social Chair (Bradford Academy), 2015-Present
Order of Omega (Leadership Honor Society), 2012-2013
Alpha Chi Omega (AXΩ) Sorority, 2009-2013
Vice President of Education (AXΩ Executive Board), 2011
Recognition and Awards
Power of One Award, 2016
o Awarded by Choice School Associates for endless commitment, going above and beyond, being a star team
member, and an inspiration to others.
Teacher of the Month, November 2015
Who’s Who Among Student’s National Award, 2013
Greek Women of the Year – AXΩ Chapter, 2013
Emerging Leader of the Year – AXΩ Chapter, 2010
3. Melody R. Boone
(586) 787- 3515 8626 Hedgeway Drive, Shelby Township MI 48317 melody.r.boone@gmail.com
REFERENCES
Justin Hauser
Principal
Bradford Academy
24218 Garner
Southfield, MI 48033
(586) 864-3454
justinhauser@choiceschools.com
Gary Stevens
Vice Principal Middle School
Bradford Academy
24218 Garner
Southfield, MI 48033
(734) 637-0761
garystevens@choiceschools.com
Sara Fields
Vice Principal Elementary School
Bradford Academy
24218 Garner
Southfield, MI 48033
(586) 344-8689
sarafields@choiceschools.com
Patricia Brumback
University Coordinator
Western Michigan University
9718 Prairie Lane
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 804-5695
pbrumback1@yahoo.com
Linda Zittel
2nd Grade Teacher (Field Placement Mentor)
Independence Elementary School
6850 Hubbard Rd.
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 701-5208
lkzittel@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Chris Turner
Principal
Independence Elementary School
6850 Hubbard Rd.
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5500
ckturner@clarkston.k12.mi.us
