Melanie Watts
Benton,USA
Summary
Dedicated education professional with 30 years of experience in teaching and school leadership, including five years of exemplary service as Principal of Apollo Elementary School. Proven track record of fostering academic excellence, building strong school communities, and leading strategic initiatives that enhance student achievement and staff development. A collaborative leadership style, commitment to equity and inclusion, and the ability to cultivate a positive and engaging school culture. Passionate about empowering educators and students to reach their full potential.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Waskom ISD
Waskom, Texas
08.2025 - Current
Administrator- Elementary School Principal
Bossier Parish Schools
Bossier City, LA
08.2011 - 06.2025
- 2024-2025: Behavior Specialist
- 2019-2024: Apollo Elementary School Principal
- 2016-2018: Apollo Elementary School Assistant Principal
- 2013-2016: Curriculum Facilitator @ Apollo, Stockwell, WT Lewis, Legacy Elementary
Teacher
Bossier Parish Schools
Bossier City, LA
08.2004 - 05.2013
- 2004-2013: Haughton Middle School- grades 7-8: Computer Teacher
Teacher
Caddo Parish Public Schools
Shreveport, LA
08.1995 - 05.2004
- 2000-2004: Claiborne Elementary School: Grades 2 and 5
- 1995-2000: Sunset Acres Elementary School: Grades 2-3
Education
Master's degree - Education
LSUS
Shreveport, LA05-2007
B.A. - Education
LSUS
Shreveport, LA05-1995
Skills
- Classroom management
- Leadership
- School experience
- Teaching
- Time management
- Strategic planning
- Education administration
- Administrative experience
- Curriculum development
- Classroom experience
- Fundraising
- Employee evaluation
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Data analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Special education
- Management
- Teacher coaching
- Conflict management
- Public relations
- Microsoft Office
- Experience working with students
- Writing skills
- Supervising experience
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Principal Certification, 06/01/07, Present, A 464447
- Teaching Certification, 06/01/07, Present, A 464447
- Professional Educator License, 06/01/23, 06/30/28, EDL 2 660433
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Waskom ISD
08.2025 - Current
Administrator- Elementary School Principal
Bossier Parish Schools
08.2011 - 06.2025
Teacher
Bossier Parish Schools
08.2004 - 05.2013
Teacher
Caddo Parish Public Schools
08.1995 - 05.2004
Master's degree - Education
LSUS
B.A. - Education
LSUS