MELISSA ZAUCHA

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S O C I A L P R O F I L E

fb.@20firstcenturyteacher I am a devoted teacher with 15 years of classroom experience and 3 years as a

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district specialist. I strive to create the best 21st century classroom where
students can be creative and communicate well with each other. I am a highly-
creative, organized, and committed teacher who truly cares about students
and their success. I am committed to creating an inviting, safe and
collaborative learning environment for all students. 

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

21st Century Learning Specialist Designed authentic and engaging learning opportunities for teachers
Compton Unified School District Help teachers utilize technology in the classroom to support CCSS
Aug 2015 - Present Troubleshoot technology-based issues in all 33 district schools

Middle School Teacher  Instructed 6th-8th grade ELD students to move them to reclassification
Roosevelt Middle School Taught 6th grade ELA and Social Studies to 60% EL population 
August 2008-August 2014 Developed collaborative lessons to actively engage students 

Elementary School Teacher  Taught 3rd and 5th grade students the California State Standards
Emerson Elementary School Created a collaborative and exciting environment to inspire creativity
August 2000-August 2008 Leadership team representative for 3rd and 5th grade teachers

A C H I E V E M E N T S E D U C A T I O N

Successfully rolled out 865 iPads to K-8 students

2017 Masters in Educational Technology
Planned and coordinated Apple Connected Event Graduating May 2017
SAMR & 4C's Specialist California State University Fullerton
Part of Curriculum Council for ELD Secondary 
2006 Teaching Credential 
Junior Achievement "Teacher of the Year" 2005 California State University Dominguez Hills
SDAIE Strategy Specialist
Lead Teacher for various grade levels 1999-2001 Bachelor of Arts in History
California State University Fullerton
Middle School ASB Coordinator 
Planned all 8th grade graduating activities

S K I L L S R E F E R E N C E S
Leadership
Michele Dawson
Communication
Senior Director Educational Technology
Curriculum Planning mldawson@compton.k12.ca.us
Organization
Collaborating  Mario Marcos
Visual Presentations Director of EL Services Department 
mmarcos@compton.k12.ca.us
Public Speaking