Melanie Lawler

Dr. Lawler has 20 years of teaching experience, teaching ages 4 to 60 from Pre-K through masters students. Professional educator with strong background in English and Language Arts instruction. Consistently delivers engaging lessons, fosters critical thinking, and enhances student literacy. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and integrating technology to support diverse learning needs. Valued team collaborator, adaptable to changing educational environments, and focused on achieving measurable student success.

• Dissertation: Determination of the presence of the Schein Expert Consulting model in logistics/supply chain curriculum development and exploration of the appropriate model for effective curriculum.
• Lawler, M. (2012) Restorying Entrepreneurship. Tamara Journal Special Edition. March 2012.
• Long, K. , Morrison, E. Lawler, M. (2012) A critical thinking challenge for the chief of staff: A case study. International Journal of Globalisation and Small Business, (9)3: 260-274
• Lawler, M. & Morgulo-Poore, M. (2011) Expanding the supply chain integration model internally: a case study from the gaming industry. International Journal of Globalisation and Small Business, (4)2: 143-153
• Changing the Audience: Argumentative Writing. ETA Education Summit Conference 1-4 2009.
• Utilization of the scientific method for enhanced problem solving skills in management education. League for Innovations Annual Conference 2009. Reno, NV March 17, 2009.
• Expanding the Supply Chain Integration Model Internally: A Case Study from the Gaming Industry. International Conference on Business Cases, Delhi, India December 2010.
• Looking in the Leadership Mirror: Building reflexively. Academy of Management Annual Conference 2011. San Antonio, TX. August 4, 2011.

• Richardson Independent School District August 2021-Present Teacher I provide secondary instruction in Reading and Language. I completed one year teaching English II with a 73% pass rate for students on the End of Course English II STAAR test (58% campus pass rate, 57% state pass rate). Currently, I provide tier 3 level instruction to students in grades 9-12. My students reading levels range from kindergarten to 7th grade.
• Kokua Education October 2020 – Present Guest Teacher I provide primary instruction in the absence of the full-time teacher. I am currently serving at East Grand Prepatory. I have had the pleasure of substituting for both Enrichment and Art. I have had the freedom to develop lesson plans and offer them to students in K-8. I have offered students, in the art classes, instruction in how artists convey emotion. Using those artistic devices, students then draw a picture of the emotions they have experienced, with the pandemic, protests, wildfires, and murder hornets. I enjoy the cross between social emotional learning and content knowledge.
• KCPI October 2019 – August 2020 Adjunct Instructor Providing instruction in English to Chinese students obtaining a dual degree in business administration at South China University of Technology, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics and Jimei University. Conducting first person action research for praxis development, I have identified a trend in education that is impacting retention and lifelong learning abilities. In response, developed new style assessments and materials that increased student participation in an environment where participation is typically avoided.
• Columbia Basin College August 2018-March 2018 Associate Professor of Project Management Provided instruction in project management including introduction to project management, project planning and project management human resources. Created assessments that developed student real world skills and gave students direct experience working with the community to advance their technical knowledge and professional network simultaneously. Acting as program coordinator, wrote and developed assessments for new learning outcomes to address changes to the discipline’s accreditation.
• City University of Seattle December 2013 – March 2015 Program Director – Integrated Supply Chain Management Wrote 10 new courses in integrated supply chain management and the required new program paperwork. Achieved regional and ACBSP accreditation in 90 days and launched new program in under 6 months. Provided instruction in integrated supply chain management, international logistics, organizational behavior as well as remedial courses in mathematics and English. Provided instruction in dual program supply chain management courses and faculty professional development at Universidad de Puebla in Monterrey, Mexico. Served on the curriculum committee and represented City University of Seattle at Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and APICS events.
• Truckee Meadows Community College August 2007-May 2013 Program Coordinator Logistics, Entrepreneurship and International Business Wrote in excess of 35 classes in the disciplines of logistics, entrepreneurship, international business and banking. Wrote and obtained regional accreditation for new degrees in banking, logistics and entrepreneurship. Provided instruction in business, marketing, logistics, entrepreneurship, international business and organizational behavior. Served on the assessment committee. Served as secretary of the local Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. Acted as faculty advisor for APICS student chapter and E-Club/Enactus team. Mentored Enactus competition team for 3 years. Dev eloped and managed business department orientation program. Program launched with 20 students in first year, by year 4 the program over 200 students and was named a college best practice as on time graduation rates doubled in that time.