Profile

Instructional Designer, Web Developer, and Creative Problem Solver 

Melinda possesses the ability to creatively approach curriculum, and embrace innovative methods of instruction.
Designing and solving problems using technology is my specialty.

Interests

Web Design: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
Graphic Design: Photo enhancement, typography, visual arts and page layout
Technology Integration : technology integration into a wide variety of subject area's.

Biographical

I have many hobbies which include photography, painting, sewing, dancing, traveling, digital scrapbooking, cooking, entertaining, and reading (100 pages per hour average). My favorite poem is Invictus by William Earnest Hendley, and I am a Huge Harry Potter fan. I recently celebrated my 24th wedding anniversary with my wonderful husband Jamie I am lucky to have three amazing children Hope 20, Max 18 and Ty 17. My favorite color is pink.

Skills

My skills are primarily in Web Design (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript) and Server Administration (Linux ). 
Skills in graphic design areas (Photoshop and Illustrator), Animation, Video, and Audio Editing.

Learning: AI, Database, and PHP.

 
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
WordPress
Photoshop
Photography
Video Editing
Audio Editing
Animation

Experience

Freelance

2000-present
  • Pathways to Professions Website
  • Shopify Stores
  • USTSE Website
  • Ecosavings Products CMS Web Design with Payment Gateway
  • Portfolio Dave Peck
  • JATC Brochures- Graphic Design
  • Website for Steve Roberts District 50
  • 2009-2012 Bingham High Course Catalog Design
  • 2008 Website for Laura Black House of Representatives.
  • 2004-2006 JEA Website

Education

University of Utah

Instructional Design and Educational Technology Master of Education Degree
Coursework in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, and Learning Theory.
Grade point average 4.0.

  • Web Development Endorsement
  • Digital Media Endorsement-3D, Game Development
  • Coaching Endorsement
  • Educational Technology Endorsement
  • Information Technology
Certifications Adobe Photoshop | HTML5 |  JavaScript | 

Southern Utah University


BS Physical Education with an Emphasis in Dance Education. Minor in English Literature.

  • Dance Endorsement
  • PE Endorsement
  • English Endorsement


Adobe Certified Trainer

PBS Teacherline-Online Facilitator Training Program

Certified Internet Webmaster


Projects

Featured Projects

Stem Website
South Valley Bingham Football Bingham

JATC

Freelance Work

Contact


Telephone:801-859-2984
Email: melinda.mansouri@gmail.com
Address: 2266 West 10455 South South Jordan Utah 84095

 

Awards

Awards

2025 SkillsUSA Cornerstone Award 

NCWIT Aspirations 2019 Utah Educator of the year

UACTE 2018 Teacher of the Year

2018 IT Division Teacher of the Year

Jordan District Outstanding Educator 2016

Jordan District CTE Choice Awards 2015 Link to video

UEN Teacher Feature 2013 Link to video

2013 and 2014, South Jordan Golden Apple Award

UACTE New Educator of the Year 2011

Bingham High CTE Teacher of the Year 2011

Nominated for Most Inspirational Teacher by Bingham High Sterling Scholars in 2010, 2011, 2014, and 2019

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