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FRANCESCA MELE

West Babylon,NY

Summary

Reliable and professional educational specialist/consultant offering over 16 years of experience managing diverse responsibilities in both the education and corporate industries. Proficient in managing calendars, organizing and facilitating meetings and events, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully work independently and as part of a team.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1

Certification: NYS K-5 Teacher

1
1

Certification: NYS B-6 Reading/Literacy Specialist

Work History

Educational Specialist / Trainer & Consultant

Savvas Learning Company (formerly Pearson K12)
04.2013 - 06.2022
  • Created and facilitated thousands of virtual and onsite professional development presentations for teachers, coaches, and administrators across the United States
  • Designed customized professional development topics, sessions, and schedules with and for school administrators, teachers, and colleagues
  • Arranged travel itineraries, accommodations, and ground transportation via CWT (Carlson Wagonlit Travel)
  • Organized and maintained personal and team calendars
  • Scheduled and led company and customer meetings and appointments
  • Developed and managed corporate marketing and sales events and presentations
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly
  • Drafted, edited, and finalized company and customer documents, presentations, and reports
  • Submitted weekly expense and travel reimbursement reports
  • Composed and initiated daily email and phone correspondences
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks to maintain deadlines and high-quality deliverables
  • Utilized multiple systems and databases to enter, update, and retrieve information (Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft)
  • Served as liaison to facilitate effective communication between customers and internal staff
  • Streamlined internal processes to ensure first-class customer support
  • Planned and orchestrated work to guarantee all team member priorities are met, goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld
  • Contributed to program and professional development sales and district wins
  • Assumed leadership role in multi-trainer professional development events
  • Built internal capacity within schools and districts nation-wide to develop strong clientele relationships
  • Maintained excellent rapport with customers and colleagues
  • Set targeted outcomes based upon district goals and initiatives
  • Monitored implementation plans to ensure that expected goals were met
  • Analyzed data to create program summaries and recommendations
  • Provided Live-Chat customer support

Public School Classroom and Reading Teacher, K-5

Bay Shore School District
08.2007 - 06.2012
  • Differentiated instruction based on student observations, assessments, and Literacy Collaborative model
  • Developed and implemented curriculum and lessons in alignment with NYS standards and student needs
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress
  • Promoted and led parent conference meetings
  • Prepared and implemented adult workshops & presentations for parents and colleagues
  • Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted instruction
  • Administered and evaluated student benchmark assessments and running records
  • Designed and implemented Academic Intervention Services for remedial reading and math instruction
  • Observed, mentored, trained, and supervised student teacher
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students
  • Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels
  • Observed and assessed student behaviors
  • Analyzed data to drive future instruction
  • Established and maintained positive rapport with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Planned and managed day to day operations
  • Served as mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques
  • Cultivated a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education, applying new techniques in the classroom

Education

Master of Arts - Literacy And Cognition

St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, NY
08.2008

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

State University of New York (SUNY)
New Paltz, NY
12.2005

Skills

  • Exceptional reading, writing, editing, listening, organizational, technical, and verbal communication skills
  • Curriculum development / lesson planning
  • Calendar and scheduling management
  • Travel planning and coordination
  • Expense report preparation and submission
  • Correspondence drafting and editing
  • Project and event planning, coordination, and management
  • Time management, prioritization, and multitasking
  • Presentation creation and facilitation
  • Coaching and training development
  • Problem-solving, decision-making, attention to detail
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Research and information gathering
  • Public speaking and interpersonal skills
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Confidentiality and discretion
  • Microsoft PPT/Office proficiency & Technology integration
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer relations
  • Documentation and report management

Certification

  • NYS Public School Teacher Certification; Literacy (Birth-Grade 6)
  • NYS Professional Public School Teacher Certification; Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

Timeline

Educational Specialist / Trainer & Consultant

Savvas Learning Company (formerly Pearson K12)
04.2013 - 06.2022

Public School Classroom and Reading Teacher, K-5

Bay Shore School District
08.2007 - 06.2012

Master of Arts - Literacy And Cognition

St. Joseph's College

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

State University of New York (SUNY)
  • NYS Public School Teacher Certification; Literacy (Birth-Grade 6)
  • NYS Professional Public School Teacher Certification; Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
FRANCESCA MELE