Melissa Stanley
Education
Justin,TX
Summary
Creative visionary educator with 20 years of classroom leadership and management. Proficient in training, problem-solving, fundraising, communications, observational skills, researching, and coordinating events. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Seeking to bring meaningful and measurable solutions to the needs of your organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Private Family
07.2023 - Current
- Virtually tutor three home school students three days a week.
- Provide targeted support in specific areas where students are struggling the most, enhancing overall academic success.
- Reteach lessons when necessary.
- Motivate students toward becoming life long learners through building rapport, giving praise, reading stories to them, sharing historical or biographical video clips, and other educational activities.
Middle School Teacher/ Regulation Specialist
Sparrow Academy
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided safe and calming environment with consistent routines.
- Created daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Developed loving relationships with students and acquired insights into their special needs (emotionally, spiritually, academically, socially).
- Helped students to explore strategies and skills to self regulate.
- Planned and supervised class projects and field trips.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce course content and help students with test preparation.
High School Teacher
Varna International American School (Boarding)
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Instructed and supervised 9th-11th grade students.
- Taught Algebra I & II, World Geography, World History, Bible, and Drama.
- Engaged English language learners (ESL students) using a variety of teaching methodologies.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Implemented life and study skills.
- Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for students.
- Provided counseling and mentorship to assigned students after school.
- Created and guided extracurricular activities bi-monthly.
- Supervised, managed, and led summer camp activities.
- Assisted in culinary class.
Middle School Teacher
Victory Christian Academy
08.2011 - 05.2019
- Taught 6th-8th grade Social Studies, Bible, and Drama elective.
- Created engaging lesson plans.
- Modified curriculum and lesson plans to accommodate students with IEPs.
- Implemented creative research-based projects with inclusion of technology.
- Used building activities to increase life skills, leadership skills, and community.
Director of After School Childcare & Summer Camp
Victory Christian Academy
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Provided safe and loving environment for students.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing staff and students.
- Organized rotating schedule for students to engage in exciting activities and games in addition to study and computer time.
- Cultivated positive work environment through strategic hiring that fostered employee engagement, boosting overall team morale.
- Trained and mentored staff to creatively service 80+ students.
- Coordinated staff schedules.
6th Grade Teacher
Victory Christian Academy
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Taught all core subjects for this self-contained class including Bible.
- Kept classroom environment consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, integrating cross-curricular concepts into lesson plans for more comprehensive learning experience.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Church Leadership/Practical Theology
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL07.2009
Skills
Creative
Childcare
Teacher/Public Speaker
Differentiated Instruction
Visionary
Regulation Strategies
Management
Leadership
Problem Solver
Timeline
Tutor
Private Family
07.2023 - Current
Middle School Teacher/ Regulation Specialist
Sparrow Academy
07.2022 - 05.2023
High School Teacher
Varna International American School (Boarding)
08.2019 - 06.2022
Director of After School Childcare & Summer Camp
Victory Christian Academy
08.2013 - 05.2018
Middle School Teacher
Victory Christian Academy
08.2011 - 05.2019
6th Grade Teacher
Victory Christian Academy
08.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Church Leadership/Practical Theology
Southeastern University