Mel Bain
Email: ********@*************.***
Address:
City: Riverside
State: CA
Zip: 92503
Country: USA
Phone: 951-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Dynamic and enthusiastic History teacher with years of world travel experience and a talent for creating a fun and engaging environment for all students.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from National University, La Jolla CA 1/2001 to 10/2012 (Education)
High School Dipolma from California State University San Bernardino, La Jolla CA 1/2001 to 10/2012
High School Dipolma from Mt. San Jacinto College, La Jolla CA 1/2001 to 10/2012
Job History / Details:
Summary
Dynamic and enthusiastic History teacher with years of world travel experience and a talent for creating a fun and engaging environment for all students.
Core Qualifications
Managing classroom for diverse populations
Excellent classroom management
Teaching, tutoring and counseling
Strong collaborator
Computer proficient
Creative questioning
Inquiry-based learning
Instructional best practices
Strong written and verbal communicator
Critical thinker
Self-motivated
Experience with special-needs students
Experience with instructional design
Effectively work with parents
Interactive teaching/learning
Innovative lesson planning
Positive learning environment
Creative lesson plan development
Differentiated instruction
Student-centered learning
Fast learner
SMART Board aptitude
Achievements
Plan Development
Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Goal Setting
Established clear objectives for all lessons/projects and communicated with students, achieving a total understanding of grading rubric and overall class expectations.
Technology Integration
Increased student participation and test scores by introducing relevant computer programs and exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment.
Parent Communication
Regularly met with parents to discuss student issues and course weakness areas.
Professional Experience
September 2011 to February 2012
Riverside Unified School District Riverside, Ca
Student Teacher, Gage Middle School
Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in 7th grade World History course. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among 5 classes with an average of 30 students per class. Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty. Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
August 1993 to Current
SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles, CA
Actor
A collaboratively team member for the production of television and film projects.
Acted in several television shows and films such as "Bones", "Dragonfly", "The Shield", "ER", "West Wing", "Gone in 60 Seconds", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "The Fast and the Furious, Part 4" and more
Directly worked with 11 Academy Award Winners
May 2008 to December 2011
Sears Riverside, CA
Pricing, MCA
Demonstrated use and care of merchandise.
Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays.
Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store. Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service.
September 2006 to October 2007
Irv Seiver BMW Orange, CA
BMW Warranty Specialist and Service Writer
Worked as a team member to give the highest level of service to customers.
Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.
Placed special merchandise orders for customers.
Greeted customers in a timely fashion, while quickly determining their needs.
Served as liaison between customers, store personnel and various store departments.
Documented all customer inquiries and comments thoroughly and efficiently.
May 2003 to August 2006
Engel.com Riverside, CA
Vice President, Business Development
Created and launched new online marketing strategies.
Hired and trained all sales staff.
Developed a comprehensive training program for new sales associates.
Monitored customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
Contacted customers by phone and email in response to inquiries.
Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.
Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth.
Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Education and Training
2012 National University La Jolla, CA
Master of Arts and California Teaching Credential Education
Certifications pending completion of Teacher Performance Assessment # 3 and #4:
California Elementary Teaching Credential-Secondary Emphasis
CLAD Certificate
CBEST Certificate (passed)
2003 California State University San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
Bachelor of Arts History
Coursework in Theater Arts
1995 Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto, CA
Associate of Arts Social and Behavioral Sciences
Certifications
US Navy, 12 Years Active Duty and Reserves
USN Leadership Certificate
Basic First Aid, 2 Certificates
Good Conduct Medal
Battle Efficiency Medal
Sea Service with Bronze Star
Bluenose, for crossing Arctic Circle
Golden Shellback, for crossing equator and 0 meridian
Order of the Ditch, for crossing through the Panama Canal
Writing Credentials
Writer's Guild of America (WGA) owner of "Intellectual Property"
Corona Business Monthly, Staff Writer
Community Involvement
Classroom Aide, Promenade Elementary School, 2000-2012
Little League, Coach, 1994-2000
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, 2012
American Legion Post 289, 2010-present
Corona Chamber of Commerce, Writing Staff for "Corona Business Monthly" 2003-2006
Affiliations
American Legion Post 289, 2010-Present
Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Radio & Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA), 1993-Present