Honor Society® member
Jessica Melvin
Teacher at Riverside Elementary Okaloosa County School District
- University of West Florida
- Education
- Crestview, Florida
Member since May 2021
About
I am currently working toward my Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have a Bachelor degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and ESOL. My current position is a 4th grade, self-contained, general education teacher at Riverside Elementary, a Title I school in Crestview, Florida.
Education
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University of West Florida
Curriculum and Instruction
2020 – 2021
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Northwest Florida State College
Elementary Education
2016 – 2019
Honors and awards
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Cum Laude
I earned my Bachelor's in Education in 2019
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
I was a member during my undergraduate program
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Honor Society
Currently a member.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
While I am perfectly content teaching elementary school students, I intend to work toward becoming a professor in a Teacher Education program.
- Graduate school interests
After I earn my Master's degree at the end of 2021, I plan on continuing grad school to earn my Doctorate in Education.
- Outside the classroom
When I am not working or studying, I enjoy taking care of my pets. I have a dog, cat, snake, and 11 chickens that my students and I hatched from eggs. I also love spending time with my daughter, Sophia. With any extra time, I like trying out new recipes in the kitchen.
Experience
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Teacher
Riverside Elementary Okaloosa County School District
Jun 2019 – May 2021
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
