Melody K Stewart English Language Arts, ESL
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Hello! My name is Melody Stewart...
I began my teaching career 20 years ago in California. I received my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University, Northridge with a CLAD (Cross-cultural Language and Development) supplemental license in order to teach English as a Second Language. Later, after moving to Kansas City I received my teaching certificate in Kansas and Missouri to teach grades K-12. I also have a supplemental license to teach English Language Arts in grades 6-12.

Over the years I've tutored students in everything from beginning reading to Middle School Algebra, beginning French, High School language arts, and creative writing. I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects to students of differing ages and backgrounds. Many of my students have been English language learners, from Spanish to Urdu, and I've enjoyed learning from them as well - Viva la difference!

Subjects

SAT English
Academic/Creative Writing Beginner-Expert
ACT Prep
English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner-Expert
English phonics Beginner-Expert

Experience

Full time substitute teacher (Aug, 2022–Present) at Blue Valley School District, Overland Park

Taught Kindergarten through 12th grade in multiple subjects including English, beginning algebra, French, beginning Spanish, music, and Special Education.
Long Term Substitute, 5th grade (Oct, 2020–Feb, 2021) at Gardner Edgerton School District

Taught 5th grade and team-taught math with the Special Education teacher.

Long Term Substitute for Library/Media Specialist
LIFT Para (Special Education with High Incidence Autism) (Aug, 2019–Jun, 2020) at Blue Valley School District - Sunrise Point Elementary, Overland Park

Worked one on one with children ranging in ages 5-12, teaching individualized academics and modifying specific behaviors. Implemented ABA testing.
Full time substitute teacher (Aug, 2017–Jun, 2019) at Blue Valley School District, Overland Park

Taught Kindergarten through 12th grade in multiple subjects including English, beginning algebra, French, beginning Spanish, music, and Special Education.
Kindergarten - 2nd grade teacher (Apr, 1997–Jun, 2003) at Los Angeles Unified School District, Fernangeles Elementary

Taught Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd in a multi-age classroom. Team Taught with two other teachers and directed the school musical.

Education

Clear Teaching Credential (Mar, 2017–Aug, 2019) from University of California, San Diego, USA
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (Sep, 1997–Jun, 1999) from California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts in Theater/Film (Sep, 1990–Jun, 1992) from University of California, Santa Cruz

Fee details

US$25–40/hour (US$25–40/hour)

Classes purchased individually are $40 per hour. However, classes purchased in a pack are reduced to $30 - $25 per hour. 5 classes are $150.00 and 10 classes are $250.00.

Courses offered

English as a Second Language
- US$30
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: 5
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
In this program, students will begin learning English vocabulary, important phrases, and cultural references as well as sentence structure and syntax. Students will be able to name objects, people, occupations, and locations and communicate with basic conversation both orally and in written form.
English Language Arts
- US$30
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: 5
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
In this course, we will be expanding our knowledge of comprehension using Bloom's Taxonomy to dive deeper into the meaning of the text. Essay writing will focus on the five-paragraph model of thesis and supporting facts. Text analysis concentrates on referring back to the text to find details and context clues, and study tips relate to executive function strategies to help students stay organized and on top of their work.