Melissa Carr
Summary
Accomplished Elementary ELA-E Fourth Grade Teacher and Literacy Specialist with a proven track record at International Academy of Denver and Newlon Elementary. Expert in curriculum development and cognitive coaching, fostering inclusive environments and enhancing student learning. Achieved significant advancements in literacy, demonstrating mastery in both student-centered teaching and adult learning facilitation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary ELA-E Fourth Grade Teacher
International Academy of Denver
08.2019 - Current
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Implemented "Impact Team Text First" literacy lessons based on student data.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Experience using fourth grade CKLA curriculum.
- Fostered mathematical thinking through use of the Bridges mathematics program.
- Taught staff development on strategies for facilitating ELD students language development.
Literacy Specialist and Third Grade ELA-E Teacher
Newlon Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2019
- Implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of the common core.
- Used expeditionary learning and bridges mathematics as a guide for teaching in third and fifth grade.
- Facilitated district wide Literacy PD and Hybrid ELA course: Academic Language in the Content Ares/Literacy for Second Language Learners
- Received effective leap score evaluations 2014, 2015, 206, 2017.
Administrative Assistant and Humanities Facilitator
Newlon Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Evaluated employees using the LEAP framework.
- Conducted cognitive coaching cycles.
- Facilitated school wide behavior system (PBIS), school calendar, data team conversations, and creation of school improvement plan.
- Served as Instructional Site Leader for ELA Summer Academy
Education
Principal Preparation Program - RITCHIE Coursework in Educational Administration
Mortridge College of Denver University
Denver Co05-2019
Master of Science - Elementary Literacy Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO05-1994
Skills
- Student-centered teaching
- Cognitive coaching
- Curriculum Development
- No Nonsense Nurturer
- Master ELA instructor
- Facilitator of adult learning
Accomplishments
*Awarded Pro-Comp Incentive Awards for Achievement scores: 2009 and 2011.
*Awarded "Mile High Teacher," 2008-2009
*Developed school wide "Editing and Revising" writing checklist system, resulting in improved writing scores.
Certification
Type D: Provisional Administrative License
State of Colorado Professional Teacher's Licenses
Timeline
Elementary ELA-E Fourth Grade Teacher
International Academy of Denver
08.2019 - Current
Literacy Specialist and Third Grade ELA-E Teacher
Newlon Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2019
Administrative Assistant and Humanities Facilitator
Newlon Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2013
Principal Preparation Program - RITCHIE Coursework in Educational Administration
Mortridge College of Denver University
Master of Science - Elementary Literacy Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University
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