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
05.2011 - 06.2023
BS Elementary Education 1-8 - Elementary Education
08.1992 - 05.2021
Masters Degree Instructional Leadership - School Administration
05.2001 - 06.2023
Skills
Group learning mechanics
Student-centered learning
Elementary education
Testing and grading
Curriculum Development
Group and individual instruction
SMART Board aptitude
Lesson Planning
Blackboard software
Middle school education
RTI familiarity
Secondary education
Test Proctoring
Student engagement
Student records management
Classroom management
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