Melissa Lynn Dux

melissa.dux@gmail.com 1710 H Street, Apartment 202 Fairbury, NE 68352 402-729-9025

ENDORSEMENT Business, Marketing, and Information Technology (7-12 Certification) EDUCATION Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Doane College, Lincoln, NE Accelerated Teacher Certification Program Doane College, Lincoln, NE Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Minors: Psychology & International Agriculture and Natural Resources International Study Abroad to France, Belgium, The Netherlands International Study Abroad to Puerto Rico GPA: 3.79 Actively Pursuing Summer 2012

May 2008

EXPERIENCE Business Teacher, Thayer Central Community Schools, Hebron, NE August 2012-Present Facilitate learning of Economics, Keyboarding, Introduction to Business, Accounting, Personal Finance, Information Technology Applications, and Web Page Design using student-centered lessons and activities Develop and implement engaging, effective lessons that meet the learning needs and abilities of middle school and high school students Evaluated and assessed student learning formally and informally using a variety of assessments Created Adolescent Literacy Edmodo group to facilitate school improvement goal Conducted technology training on topics such as Edmodo and Google applications for faculty Advise Thayer Central Future Business Leaders of America

Student Teaching, Lincoln North Star High School, Lincoln, NE Spring 2012 Implemented interactive lessons for Computer Applications, Career Education, and Keyboarding Discussed student behavior and learning progress at parent-teacher conferences Assisted in assessment of student progress, assigning grades, and parent correspondence Differentiated class work and instruction for diverse learners including English Language Learners and students with IEPs Assisted in sponsoring the Lincoln North Star Future Business Leaders of America Student Assisting, Lincoln Southwest High School, Lincoln NE Fall 2011 Collaborated with cooperating teacher to create effective lessons for Computer Applications and Career Education Classes Participated in parent-teacher conferences, grading, student feedback, and lesson delivery
Substitute Teacher, Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE Spring 2012 Taught freshman through senior students and kept students on academic schedule Applied classroom management techniques and maintained order in the classroom by efficiently executing lesson plans

Dux, page 2 EXPERIENCE (continued) Auto Claim Representative, State Farm Insurance, Lincoln, NE June 2008-July 2011 Investigated, negotiated, and evaluated automobile claims through phone conversations Built relationships, proactively shared information, and collaborated to achieve goals Planned employee training while serving on the people development committee Mentored new employees Student Advisory Team Member, , Agriculture Future of America, Kansas City, MO May-Nov. 2007 Planned and hosted the annual AFA Leaders Conference in Kansas City Motivated AFA delegates and facilitated discussion groups during training sessions Student Assistant, Center for Applied Rural Innovation, Lincoln, NE Sept. 2005-May 2006 Organized material for the Nebraska EDGE Program (Enhancing, Developing and Growing Entrepreneurs) business development training courses Compiled student information into Microsoft Access database Prepared materials and delegate packets for conferences AREAS OF STRENGTH Leadership Technology Integration Multicultural awareness

Organization Active learning Relationship building

ACTIVITIES National Agri-Marketing Association, UNL Vice President Communications/Membership President Programs Chair Marketing Presentation Team Outstanding Chapter Award & Market Research Team Agricultural Economics Agribusiness Club, UNL Historian/Community Service Chair Protg Program Chair Achievement Commitment Excellence Learning Community Member and Mentor College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Ambassador FFA Alumni Member, American FFA Degree Alpha Zeta Honorary Society, UNL

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AWARDS & HONORS Husker 24 The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars Agricultural Economics Department Outstanding Senior Award American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Outstanding Senior Award PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & INVOLVEMENT Google Certification Web 2.0 Integration Certification National Education Association Nebraska State Education Association Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) Conference Student Education Association of Nebraska, Doane College 2013 2013 2011-2013 2011-2013 2012 2011-2012