Melanie Adams
Educator
Gresham,OR
Summary
Effective Vice Principal with can-do attitude and skill in being part of focused team. Creative and smart with excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Successful at increasing efficiency, reducing discipline issues and maximizing teacher and student potential. Professional and gifted education advocate with experience working for successful local charter school. Poised and astute to coordinate various simultaneous tasks. Focused on promoting success for students.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice Principal
Cascade Heights Public Charter School
Clackamas, United States
09.2022 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Maintained records for school, district, state and federal requirements.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Planned and implemented professional development programs.
- Reviewed and selected curriculum and technology resources.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
Teacher
Cascade Heights Public Charter School
Clackamas, United States
06.2005 - Current
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Curriculum Director
Cascade Heights Public Charter School
Clackamas, United States
09.2007 - 09.2022
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Teacher
MITCH Charter School
Tigard, OR
07.2004 - 07.2005
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Educational Assistant
Gresham Barlow School District
Gresham, OR
01.1995 - 06.2005
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Portland, OR 09.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Concordia University
Portland, OR 09.2003 - 06.2005
Skills
Student and parent relations
Training and mentoring
Policy development and enforcement
Classroom support
Training
Schedule organization
Student achievement
Curriculum implementation
Discipline management
Staff Development
Verbal and written communication
Safety drills
Multitasking ability
Curriculum Development
Group facilitation and presentations
Community engagement
Timeline
Vice Principal
Cascade Heights Public Charter School
09.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Western Governors University
05.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
09.2009 - 06.2011
Curriculum Director
Cascade Heights Public Charter School
09.2007 - 09.2022
Teacher
Cascade Heights Public Charter School
06.2005 - Current
Teacher
MITCH Charter School
07.2004 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Concordia University
09.2003 - 06.2005
Educational Assistant
Gresham Barlow School District
01.1995 - 06.2005