Melanie L. Haskan

T’siya Day School

Principal, February 16, 2016 – November 11, 2016

Supervisor: Casey Sovo

Salary: $44.24 per hour

1000 Borrego Canyon Road

Zia Pueblo, NM 87053
Office: 505-563-3690

• As the principal at TDS, my duties were to supervise students and staff, manage the overall budget, oversee curriculum, special education, and cafeteria, evaluate and monitor day to day school operations
• I devised a summer academy for the teachers during the summer from June to July 2016 from the Title II, Highly Qualified Teachers budget
• I lead the teachers through reorganizing the teacher’s resource room by grades
• I signed them up for 6 weeks of Tier I GLAD strategies training
• I had the teachers map the standards by quarters through the school year and through establishing a CCSS Pacing Guide for SY 2016-2017, lead the Native Star compliance mandates, I had teachers inventory teaching tools that will be needed to support the Math and Science Academy (MSA) coupled with GLAD which will be incorporated into daily teaching
• I ordered material and supplies that would support the GLAD and MSA teaching strategies
• I wrote and submitted for a mini grant for the COOP construction
• I wrote and submitted for the 21st Century Competitive Grant
• The school was awarded for both grants
• I completed the Title I supplemental report, the budget, and worked on completing the Native Star components
• The school received the Title VII and ERate funds
• I worked on partnering with the tribe on school activities, parent involvement, language and culture, tribe/school erate establishment and staff development
• I brought the language and culture into the school day rather than an afterschool activity to create a time for a student free prep time for the teachers
• I worked well with the school board assisting them on the protocols of duties and responsibilities of the BIE school boards
• I helped the Parent/Student Organization (PSO) to establish officers, by-laws, setting up a student activity fund and functions of the organization
• I devised schedules for the overall school day, half days, and duties and supervision., Hubble-Espinosa
• Salary: $32.70 PH, 40 hours a week, .O
• Box 337, 697-2370
• I taught 12 English Language Development (ELD), 4th grade students
• I had a self-contained classroom teaching every core subject according to the Common Core State Standards, along with the Arizona State Standards
• I supervised my students along with other students according to scheduled supervision duties
• I signed up on committees with which I served
• I participated in staff development learning how to teach children with extra needs due to a language barrier
• I participate in the North Central Association (NCA/CASI) process and re-accreditation for KES
• I had seven (7) ELD students test proficient on the AZELLA which exited the students back into the regular education classroom
• In the NWEA assessment I achieved to get four (4) students to Meets and three (3) to Exceeds in Math, four (4) to Meets in Reading, six (6) to Meets and two (2) to Exceeds in Language Arts
• The rest into the Approaches category
• These ELD identified students were all in Falls Far Below category.

• Salary: $42.86 per hour, 40 hours per week
• PO, As the principal of Havasupai Elementary School, I supervised eight employees
• I was responsible for managing 63 students, kindergarten through sixth grades, teachers, education aids, janitor, cook, secretary, and the special needs program
• I was responsible for facilitation and enforcing school curriculum making sure proper instruction is taking place through daily classroom walkthroughs, teacher supervision, employee contractual development and negotiation, student life and disciplinary tacks
• I managed the school-wide budget and developed and implemented staff development.

• Salary: $42.86 per hour, 40 hours a week
• PO Box 750, 928-737-2851(School)
• As a principal at FMES, I assisted in helping the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) school close by directing the end of the year school processes such as field trips, activities (dance, field day), staff banquet, Awards Assembly, sixth grade banquet, inventorying of supplies and materials, archiving BIE documents
• I also supported the Grant school transitioning team in consulting and agreeing to house the new grant school principal as she moves to prepare for the new grant school year
• I applied for the Title VII and Part B Special Education for the school.
• Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
• Coordinated with IT department to implement new technologies and systems enhancements.

Supervisor: LaVerne Bradley

Salary: $43,217.00, 40 hours a week

P.O. Box 337

Kayenta, AZ 86033

(928) 697-2370

I taught 21 fourth-grade students across the curriculum, following state standards to guide lesson planning. I supervised students throughout the day and carried out playground supervision duty as assigned. Achieved AYP at this grade and school-wide. Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.

• Implemented positive behavior management techniques designed to promote learning in the classroom setting.
• Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.

Salary $39.45 per hour, 40 hours per week, .O

Box 2000, 653-4457

• As principal at Cove Day School and Red Rock Day School I divide my time evenly between two schools during the week
• I supervise 10 employees at Cove Day School and 34 employees at Red Rock Day School
• Cove Day School is a K-4 school with 34 students and Red Rock Day School is a K-8 school with 189 students
• I overlooked the entire functions of the daily school operation with eight (8) departments consisting of the business, secretary, registrar, academics, facility, transportation, food service, and custodial, supervising employees
• Additionally, I overlooked the ISEP, Title I, Title II, Title IV, Title IID, Part B Sped, Special Education, ISEP Bilingual, and the reading and math programs
• I assisted in planning and developing policies and procedures, student/parent handbook, and determined the curriculum content and program activities
• I provided guidance in producing lesson plans, staff development, student discipline, curriculum, parent involvement, and teaching strategies to accelerate student progress
• I guided the educational process to complete tasks, processed required records, proposals, compliance reports and coordinated all activities
• I evaluated staff
• I assessed staffing needs and recommended positions
• I coordinated required reports for quarterly, annual reports, and grants
• I consistently walked throughout the school building, classrooms, and followed the school’s mission and goals
• The BIE schools were in the midst of incorporating the Common Core State Standards into their curriculums by “unpacking” and aligning them into their teaching frameworks.

• Salary: $80,000.00, 40 hours per week.

Hunters Point Boarding School, Inc.

July 1, 2009 – May 25, 2012

Supervisor: Dr. Tommy Yazzie

Salary: 80,000.00, 40 hours per week

P.O. Box 99, Route 12, South Lupton Road.

Saint Michaels, AZ 86511

(928) 637-4884

I was the principal who was responsible for the education of 110 students, Kindergarten through fifth grades. I overlooked the entire functions of the daily school operation with eight (8) departments consisting of the business, secretaries, HR, residential, facility, transportation, food service, and custodial, supervising 31 employees. I overlooked the ISEP, Title I, Title II, Title IV, Title IID, Part B Sped, Special Education, ISEP Bilingual, ARRA, and the System of Support reading and math programs. I assisted in planning and developing policies and procedures, the student/parent handbook, and determined the curriculum content and program activities. I provided guidance in producing lesson plans, staff development, student discipline, curriculum, parent involvement, and teaching strategies to accelerate student progress. I guided the educational process to complete tasks, processed required records, proposals, compliance reports and coordinated all activities. I evaluated staff. I assessed staffing needs and recommended positions. I coordinated required reports for quarterly, annual reports, and grants. I consistently walked throughout the school building, classrooms, and followed the school’s mission and goals.

Ch’ooshgai Community School

FACE -8 Principal, July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009

Supervisor: Lester Hudson

Salary: 70,000.00, 40 hours per week

P.O. Box 321

Tohatchi, New Mexico 87325

(505) 733-2700

Salary: 70,000.00, 40 hours per week

I was responsible for 325 students and supervised 38 academic employees, which consisted of teachers, assistants, counselors, the FACE program, the Special Education program, the Gifted and Talented program, the Bilingual program, Information Technology, and the academic secretary and registrar. I overlooked the ISEP, Title I, Title II, Title IV, Title IID, Part B Sped, Special Education, FACE, ISEP Bilingual, GATE, ARRA, and the System of Support Reading Program. I assisted in planning and developing policies and procedures, the student/parent handbook, and determined the curriculum content and program.

• Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
• Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
• Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
• Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's academic progress.
• Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations.
• Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
• Supervised the maintenance of accurate student records including attendance, grades, health records and special needs assessments.
• Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
• Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
• Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
• Enforced disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
• Attended conferences related to educational leadership or policy making.
• Developed and implemented school policies, procedures and programs for student achievement.
• Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.

• Salary: $68,000, 40 hours per week, (480)-209-4825
• At this school, I started the school which transitioned from BIE to Grant school status
• I started as a lone employee where I hired a Human Resource and Secretary who assisted me in gathering employment applications, student applications, screen, interview, and hire employees
• I also planned an orientation for the new employees
• I supervise 36 employees
• I was responsible for managing the FACE through 8th grade academic employees in addition to the assistant principal, nurse, counselor, and the 21st Century and special education programs
• Responsible for facilitating and enforcing school curriculum making sure proper instruction is taking place by daily classroom walkthroughs, teacher supervision, employee contractual development and negotiations, student life and disciplinary actions
• Managed academic budgets, and developed and implemented staff development.

Rock Point Community School

K-12 Principal, July 19, 2007 – June 30, 2008

Supervisor: Carol Schneider

Salary: $50,000.00 to $54,997.92, 40 hours a week

P.O. Box 560, Highway 191

Rock Point, AZ 86545

(928)-659-4221

Supervised 50+ employees. Responsible for facilitating and enforcing the school curriculum, making sure proper instruction is taking place through daily classroom walkthroughs, teacher supervision, employee contractual development and negotiations, student life, and disciplinary actions. Coordinated and managed academic budgets, and developed and implemented staff development.

• Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
• Facilitated communication between faculty, staff, administration, parents, students, and community members.
• Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
• Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
• Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
• Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
• Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.

Chilchinbeto Community School, Inc.

Kindergarten teacher, January 2006-June 2006

Supervisor: Berdina Tsosie

Salary: $36,200.00, 40 hours a week

P.O. Box 740

Kayenta, AZ 86033

(928) 697-3800

At Chilchinbeto Community School (CCS) I used the basil curriculum approach. However, CCS had a Reading First grant. The reading program that was used at CCS was the Voyager Passport program using DIBLES to monitor each child’s progress. DIBLES provides the means to screen and track the child to see if they are able to read on grade level. It also provides a diagnostic placement for each child screened to place them in the level of instruction indicated, points out the strength and weaknesses, and informs what stage they are in along with what skills they are lacking.

The Voyager program is designed to identify all children at risk of reading failure and to provide immediate intervention so each child can become a fluent reader. The Voyager program is a K-4th grade

• Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
• Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
• Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
• Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
• Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
• Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
• Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills through problem solving exercises.

Acting Principal, January 2002-June 2002

Supervisor: Lorena Zah-Bahe

Salary: $35,000.00, 40 hours a week

1000 Main Street, P.O. Box 188

Kayenta, AZ 86033

(928)697-3439

• Supervised 40 or more employees.
• Responsible for school curriculum development, fiscal development, teacher supervision, contract development and negotiations, student life, and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinated, provided a budget, and implemented staff development for academic staff.
• School Board reporting.
• Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
• Promoted an atmosphere of respect amongst students by enforcing disciplinary codes consistently throughout the school year.
• Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
• Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
• Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
• Oversaw compliance with state and federal laws related to education programs, student rights and safety regulations.
• Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.

• Salary: $32,130.00, 40 hours a week
• At Kayenta Community School I taught from the HBJ basil curriculum using the Meizels Learning Record assessment to evaluate student success
• I incorporated a thematic approach using the basil to extract themes that integrated across the curriculum.
• Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
• Participated in extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams as an advisor or coach.
• Encouraged student curiosity and continuous learning by incorporating innovative teaching strategies.

• Salary: $138.97 per hour-40 hours a week, .O
• Box 2570, ) 658-3201
• At Dennehotso Boarding School I taught 7 and 8th grade Math and Science using Foss Math and Science kits
• After Math and Science rotation is complete, I taught self-contained 8th grade with the remaining subject content
• The curriculum was basil structured with the traditional lecture-type instruction using a portfolio and report card structure for assessment and evaluation of student’s performance.

Chinle Boarding School

Teacher-2nd grade, August 1995-May 1996

Supervisor: Dottie Hobson

Salary: $124.72 per hour-40 hours a week

Lake Road, P.O. Box 70

Many Farms, AZ 86538

(928) 781-6221

At Chinle Boarding School, I taught second-grade gifted and talented students using the High Scope curriculum. The High Scope program is an early childhood curriculum that acknowledges each child as an individual with a variety of interests and needs, basing learning on the child’s developmental stage. Each month focuses on a unique theme relevant to school-age interests. These theme-related activities teach children to practice critical thinking skills, giving them confidence, creativity, and self-expression using all subject area content across the curriculum. I used the Meizels Learning Record assessment tool for evaluating student academic success. This type of teaching program allowed for collaborative problem-solving, promoting recall and deeper comprehension of content for the students.

• Integrated music into lessons to create a fun atmosphere for learning.
• Established positive relationships with students to foster an environment of respect and trust.
• Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
• Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
• Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker events.
• Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.

• Salary: $124.72 per hour-40 hours a week
• Lake Road, (928) 781-6221
• At Chinle Boarding School I taught second grade gifted and talented students using the High Scope curriculum
• The High Scope program is an early childhood curriculum that acknowledges each child as an individual with a variety of interests and needs basing learning on the child’s development stage
• Each month focuses on a unique theme relevant to school-age interests
• These theme-related activities teach children practice critical thinking skills, giving them confidence, creativity and self-expression using all subject area content across the curriculum
• I used the Meizels Learning Record assessment tool for evaluating student academic success
• This type of teaching program allowed for collaborative problem solving promoting recall and deeper comprehension of content for the students.