Jack Melfi
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
PBIS Coordinator with strong leadership qualities and focus on achieving program goals. Worked with a State-wide team. the local Regional Office, as well as local entities in which I oversaw internal administrative activities through program planning, guidance and leadership. Expert at coordinating program logistics, Scheduling with a variety of agencies and planning the steps to a successful MTSS. Highly organized with vision and enthusiasm to achieve program goals and objectives for this grant funded position.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District PBIS Coordinator
Norridge School District 80
Norridge, IL
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Directed and coordinated activities of teachers or administrators at both the elementary and middle schools.
- Prepared and submitted grant proposals to solicit program funding.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
School Administrator
CUSD 300
Algonquin, IL
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Created inclusive environment to meet needs of students.
- Developed and implemented strategic vision and mission for continuous and positive school growth.
- Analyzed student data to identify and implement academic growth initiatives.
- Established and managed systems to create focused, quality teachers.
- Aligned curriculum, instruction and assessment tools to support teacher development.
Elementary School Principal
Round Lake Public School District 116
Round Lake, IL
07.2009 - 06.2013
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
Teacher
D300, D62, D63, D75, SEDOL
, IL
01.1988 - 12.2021
- Worked in various school districts and levels from Preschool to High School from 1998-2008 and 2018-2021.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Scheduled and held both IEP meetings and parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL12.1987
Bachelor of Science - Education of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL12.1987
Some College (No Degree) - BD And LD Certification
National Louis University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Recordkeeping Abilities
- Inventory Management
- Health Code Compliance
- Policy Implementation
- Flexible Schedule
- Relationship Building
- Documentation Skills
- Program Evaluation
- Content Development
- Team Building
- At-Risk Student Intervention
- Performance Evaluations
- Punctual and Dependable
- Administrative Staff Coordination
- Instructor Support
- Staff Development
- Project Management
- Decision-Making
- In-Service Programs
- Student Needs Assessments
- Classroom Evaluations
- Instructor Training
- School Administration
- Student Relations
- Public Speaking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Presentation Skills
Certification
- Illinois PEL (renewed in 2023)
- Type 75
Timeline
District PBIS Coordinator
Norridge School District 80
08.2022 - 06.2023
School Administrator
CUSD 300
07.2013 - 06.2018
Elementary School Principal
Round Lake Public School District 116
07.2009 - 06.2013
Teacher
D300, D62, D63, D75, SEDOL
01.1988 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Education of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Northern Illinois University
Some College (No Degree) - BD And LD Certification
National Louis University
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