Melissa Cooper
Huntsville
Summary
Versatile education professional with extensive experience in classroom instruction and performance monitoring. Known for strong communication and collaboration skills, successfully creating engaging lesson plans and fostering student success in diverse settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Madison County School System
Huntsville, Al
11.2025 - Current
- Implemented lesson plans to facilitate student learning in various subjects.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive and respectful environment.
- Collaborated with regular teachers to maintain continuity in educational delivery.
- Monitored student progress and communicated concerns to appropriate staff members.
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Baraa Primary School
Arusha, Tanzania
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and instructional activities.
- Organized educational materials and resources for effective lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with educators to develop tailored learning experiences for students.
- Participated in school events and activities, enhancing community involvement.
- Communicated effectively with teachers and parents regarding student progress and needs.
- Developed creative methods to assess student understanding, incorporating a variety of assessment techniques into lessons.
Elementary Education Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
Huntsville, Al
08.2007 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student engagement and collaboration.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring accurate progress tracking.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support individual student needs and educational goals.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences and digital literacy skills.
- Analyzed student data to inform instructional adjustments, improving overall academic outcomes.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current in educational trends and research, ensuring delivery of high-quality instruction for all students.
- Implemented effective differentiation strategies within lessons, meeting the needs of all learners while challenging them appropriately.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal understanding of material.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, enabling students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement and supporting student success beyond the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, ensuring consistency in the curriculum across subject areas.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated real-world examples, making content relatable to students'' lives.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Updated documentation for school and individual records.
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL05-2017
BBA - Human Resources Management
Athens State University
Athens, AL05-2014
Skills
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom instruction
- Knowledgeable about [technology]
- Oral communication
- Performance monitoring
- Schedule management
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Madison County School System
11.2025 - Current
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Baraa Primary School
05.2025 - 09.2025
Elementary Education Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
08.2007 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama A&M University
BBA - Human Resources Management
Athens State University