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Melanie Barr

Sumterville,FL

Summary

To obtain a Coordinator position within the School District.

Results-driven staffing professional with robust track record in talent acquisition and workforce planning. Proven ability to collaborate effectively, adapt to changing needs, and contribute to team success. Skilled in candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding, with strong focus on achieving organizational goals. Known for reliability and high standard of work.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Staffing Specialist

Sumter County Schools
07.2016 - Current
  • Developing ongoing strong relationships with staff, students and parents, when facilitating meetings to develop, amend, or review individual education plans to best meet student's needs.
  • Conduct manifestation of disability meetings.
  • PK Lead for district in charge of organizing community and school events to educate parents and screen children.
  • Designing and presenting trainings to staff including updated information about law changes, disabilities information, behavioral support and recommended strategies/solutions to ensure compliance with students' education plans, and state laws.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote and other tools to track, analyze and share information in person and online.
  • Member of the school emergency team. Work school events. Collaborate with state and other outside agencies to provide training and support to students, parents, district and school staff.

Teaching

Lake Panasoffkee Elementary
08.2010 - 06.2016
  • Worked in the general ed setting, resource setting, and as an inclusion teacher to provide intensive remediation for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' learning styles, adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum resources and share successful teaching strategies.
  • Implemented best practices in teaching strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes.
  • Increased participant engagement by utilizing interactive teaching methods and multimedia presentations.
  • Facilitated communication between faculty members, fostering a collaborative atmosphere among teaching professionals.
  • Mentored new teachers and provided teacher training during staff meetings.

Substitute Teacher

Sumter County
02.2008 - 05.2010
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Education

Masters - Educational Leadership

University of West Florida
12.2015

Bachelors - Elementary Education

Saint Leo’s University
05.2010

Skills

  • Cross-departmental collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Conflict mediation
  • Staff training and motivation
  • Pre-screening and qualifying
  • Employee training and orientation
  • Willingness to learn
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities

Qualifications

  • Resourceful, energetic, professionally involved in all levels of the student’s development, including cognitive expansion, behavior modification, and social growth.
  • Goal-oriented; excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Self-motivated; function well as a team member or independently
  • Flexible; demonstrates the ability to adapt
  • Experienced; professional development and classroom time with students of all levels of needs

Timeline

Staffing Specialist

Sumter County Schools
07.2016 - Current

Teaching

Lake Panasoffkee Elementary
08.2010 - 06.2016

Substitute Teacher

Sumter County
02.2008 - 05.2010

Bachelors - Elementary Education

Saint Leo’s University

Masters - Educational Leadership

University of West Florida
Melanie Barr