Melissa Wade
ANNVILLE,KY
Summary
I am a passionate educator with a proven track record at the Jackson County Board of Education, who is seeking an instructional coaching position. I specialize in instructional strategies, technology integration, and professional development to empower other educators to maximize student learning. I am experienced in curriculum development primarily in English/Language Arts. I empower educators to enhance student engagement and drive instructional success through innovative strategies and strong relationship-building skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Learning Coach
Jackson County Board of Education
McKee, KY
08.2020 - Current
- Engaged in professional development activities related to best practices in education.
- Coached other educators in the district focusing on using technology to enhance instruction.
- Attended training sessions, enhancing practices and techniques.
- Provided professional development sessions in my building as well as for the district.
Tutoring
Self-Employed
McKee, KY
02.2018 - Current
- Developed strategies to increase student engagement during tutoring sessions.
- Organized all necessary materials for tutoring appointments in advance.
- Assisted with homework assignments and tutoring sessions.
- Provided individual instruction and tutoring sessions to students.
Elementary Teacher
Jackson County Board of Education
McKee, KY
08.1999 - Current
- Assisted colleagues in developing new instructional materials or ideas.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to curriculum changes.
- Provided extra support for struggling students outside of regular classes.
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
Education
Rank 1 - Special Education-Non-Certification
Union College
Barbourville, KY05-2006
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Union College
Barbourville, KY05-2004
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-1995
Skills
- Digital learning
- Instructional design
- Technology integration
- Data analysis
- Professional development Leader/Designer
- Curriculum development
- Engagement strategies
- Faculty collaboration/Coaching
- Relationship building
- Encouraging and motivating students
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Digital Learning Coach
Jackson County Board of Education
08.2020 - Current
Tutoring
Self-Employed
02.2018 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Jackson County Board of Education
08.1999 - Current
Rank 1 - Special Education-Non-Certification
Union College
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Union College
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Miami University
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