Adult ESL Instructor
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
12.2021 - 05.2025
Hi, I’m
Melissa Crisp
Newport,TN
"It always seems impossible until it's done."
Nelson Mandela
Summary
Versatile project coordinator with 15+ years of experience successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.
Work History
Pi Beta Phi Elementary
Parks as Classrooms Project Coordinator
10.2009 - 10.2025
Job overview
- Scheduled, organized, and monitored all field trips to Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Pi Beta Phi Elementary.
- Communicate regularly with teachers, parents, community members, volunteers, park staff, and school administration.
- Maintained statistical data including pre and post testing of field trip curriculum.
- Scheduled, organized, and lead meetings with teachers, parents, community members, and the Parks as Classrooms Management Team.
- Created periodical reports for the Management Team and Annual Reports for yearly and long-term planning for the Management Team.
- Oversaw the move from paper to digital testing for pre- and post tests as well as the move from one digital vendor to a new vendor.
- Established and maintained Google Online Classroom pages for each grade level and for service groups.
- Helped to establish the PaC Intern program and the Youth Archaeology Corps.
- Revised and Created Curriculum related to State Standards and review yearly for needed changes, grades K-8 all subjects.
- Plan, Market, Organize, and Execute Fundraisers to help fund program costs.
- Lead and attend professional development workshops in environmental education and state curriculum training.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Adult ESL Instructor
12.2021 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Instructed English Language Learners to improve listening, speaking, and writing skills.
- Assisted with student registration data college.
- Conducted entry assessments and timely follow ups to demonstrate growth.
- Individualized instruction to meet student goals and skill levels.
- Complied with state and institutional guidelines for curriculum and reporting.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Archaeological Technician
06.2009 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Assisted park archaeologist with duties including archival research; site record documentation, maintenance, and mapping.
- Participated in all aspects of phase I and phase II archaeological field work; cleaned, organized, and labeled artifacts for storage.
- Assisted in compliance survey work along trails and in areas of construction.
- Conducted site maintenance and requisite documentation; assisted with the archaeological presentation to the 'Experience Your Smokies' Group.
- Assisted with Historic American Buildings Survey documentation.
- Experience gained with GPS, digital camera, and ASMIS.
- Training included: Defensive Driving training, National Park Fundamentals I, Records Management, Internet Security training, Privacy Act training, and Whistle-Blowing.
Robbinsville High School
High School Teacher
11.2005 - 12.2008
Job overview
- Managed sensitive information and maintained detailed records in compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated problem-solving and conflict resolution in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Led professional development and training sessions, supporting team growth and collaboration.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans based on state curriculum and pacing guidelines including modifications and individualized education plans for students with specific educational needs.
- Worked closely with community supporters to create opportunities for student advancement beyond the classroom.
Robbinsville High School
Field Instructor/Advisor
05.2007 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Summers Only Volunteer Position.
- Assisted in the coordination and student oversight of summer field schools conducted by the University of Tennessee Archaeological Research Lab, National Park Service, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Office.
- Facilitated student transportation and documentation, guided student text instruction.
Skills
- Comprehensive strategic planning
- Managing fundraising and event logistics
- Experienced with Microsoft Office and Google Suite tools
- Instruction and Assessment design (curriculum development)
- Project-based and Inquiry-based learning
- Compliance & Confidentiality
- Planning, organizing and executing fundraisers
- Managing multiple schedules
- Volunteer and Team management
- Records and Data entry, management, interpretation and analysis
- Adaptability & Quick Learning
- Adult language education
- Administrative experience including time management and proficient written and oral communication
- Budget preparation, tracking and reporting
- Web design and maintenance
- Leading multi-agency meetings
Education
Brewton-Parker CollegeMount Vernon, GA
Bachelor of Arts from Pre-Law
06.2002
Waycross CollegeWaycross, GA
Associate of Arts from Teacher Education
06.1999
Liberty County High SchoolHinesville, GA
High School Diploma
05.1996
Timeline
Parks as Classrooms Project Coordinator
Pi Beta Phi Elementary
10.2009 - 10.2025
Archaeological Technician
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
06.2009 - 09.2009
Field Instructor/Advisor
Robbinsville High School
05.2007 - 08.2008
High School Teacher
Robbinsville High School
11.2005 - 12.2008
Brewton-Parker College
Bachelor of Arts from Pre-Law
Waycross College
Associate of Arts from Teacher Education
Liberty County High School
High School Diploma
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
English