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Melissa Baker

Melissa Baker

Teacher/Instructional Leadership
Sparta,TN

Summary

Caring teacher with 32 years of experience in 1st grade, 3rd-5th grades, Computer Technology, Virtual Implementation & ISS instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
3
3

BS, Masters & EdS

Work History

Teacher Leader

Van Buren Co. Board Of Education
Spencer , TN
08.1992 - 06.2023
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • 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 national standards.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Education

Specialist Of Education - Instructional Leadship

Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN
05.2011 - 06.2023

BS Elementary Education 1-8 - Elementary Education

Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN
08.1992 - 05.2021

Masters Degree Instructional Leadership - School Administration

Tennessee Technology University , Cookeville, TN
05.2001 - 06.2023

Skills

Group learning mechanics

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Certification

Elementary Education Degree Obtained

Timeline

Tennessee Technological University - Specialist Of Education, Instructional Leadship
05.2011 - 06.2023
Tennessee Technology University - Masters Degree Instructional Leadership , School Administration
05.2001 - 06.2023
Teacher Leader - Van Buren Co. Board Of Education
08.1992 - 06.2023
Tennessee Technological University - BS Elementary Education 1-8, Elementary Education
08.1992 - 05.2021
Melissa BakerTeacher/Instructional Leadership