Melanie Tutor
Fulton,MS
Summary
Committed education professional with strengths in educational planning and childhood guidance. Collaborated with teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Writer
Itawamba Attendance Center
08.2023 - Current
- Secured funding for nonprofit organizations by researching and writing compelling grant proposals.
- Collaborated with program staff to develop strong, outcomes-based grant applications that aligned with organization goals.
- Increased awarded grants by identifying new funding opportunities and cultivating relationships with potential funders.
- Enhanced collaboration within the organization by providing regular updates on grant activities and progress toward goals.
- Maintained compliance with funder requirements by diligently monitoring project progress and submitting timely reports.
Booster Club President
IAHS Boys Basketball Booster Club
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced financial stability through smart budget management, securing sponsorships, and organizing successful fundraising events.
- Led a diverse executive board, fostering collaboration and effective decision-making to advance club goals.
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that raised awareness of the club''s activities in both online and offline platforms.
Teacher
Itawamba Attendance Center
08.2012 - Current
- Forges vital partnerships with other teachers to help plan a cohesive math curriculum
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Teacher
Amory Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Devised geography, civics, and mathematics lessons that captured students' attention
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
Education
Master of Science in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR08.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Elementary Education, Math, Science, Social Studies, and English
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2011
Skills
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Leadership
- Time management
- Computer and technological skills
- Goal Tracking
- Results-Oriented
- Institutional Fundraising
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Data-Driven Instruction
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Standardized Testing
Activities
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Phi Kappa Phi
- ETS Recognition of Excellence
- Summa Cum Laude
- Who's Who Nomination
- Mississippi Professional Educators
- Chancellor's Honor Roll
- Taylor Medal Nominee
Timeline
Grant Writer
Itawamba Attendance Center
08.2023 - Current
Booster Club President
IAHS Boys Basketball Booster Club
06.2023 - Current
Teacher
Itawamba Attendance Center
08.2012 - Current
Teacher
Amory Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2012
Master of Science in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Elementary Education, Math, Science, Social Studies, and English
University of Mississippi
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