MELISSA GLEASON
Gladstone,Mo
Summary
Dedicated transitioning professional with a history of establishing, leading and expanding individual educational needs of learners. Adept in curricula development, planning and performance management. Strong relationship and team building skills. Results-oriented leader who gets the job done. Strong oral and written communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
3 Trails Preschool
Raytown, Mo
08.2023 - Current
- Pre-k teacher
- Oversaw curriculum development and lesson plan creation target at maximizing learning for students at various levels, while working collaboratively with team members and leadership.
- Develop additional resources for students to enhance content understand through a variety of learning approaches.
- Evaluate progress of learners and provide individualized feedback against established metrics.
- Responsible for creating learning materials and presentations, focused on accomplishing educational goals while respecting the needs and different learning styles of various students.
Teacher
Handy Elementary
Mesquite, TX
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Pre-k teacher
- Manage a class of 17-20 students to ensure all learners are learning in a safe and productive environment that also instructs on core values aligned with our organization.
- Sought out new educational, training and development methodologies, technology and materials to implement into the learning environment to further educational goals.
- Managed additional related events in support of the organization to drive student engagement, provide additional educational opportunities and foster a culture in alignment with the organization's vision.
- Align with key stakeholders to work collaboratively on the individualized needs of the learners balancing this with the necessary education requirements.
Instructional Assistant
Galaxy Ranch Private School
Rockwall, TX
10.2015 - 06.2020
- Various positions (18 months old- private kindergarten), Lead 2 year old teacher, Pre-k Instructional assistant
- Under guidance of a primary educator, implement individualized educational support that is aligned to the mission and vision of the organization to enhance optimal learning.
Education
Masters of Early Childhood Education -
Texas A&M University-Commerce
01.2025
Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies -
Texas A&M University-Commerce
05.2020
High School Diploma -
Rockwall High School
06.2011
Some College -
Richland College
Skills
- Management
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Time Management
- Organization
- Communication
Certification
- Early Childhood Education B-3/ Elementary Education 1-6
- First Aid/CPR
- ServSafe Certification: Food Handling
References
- Diana Flores, Co-teacher, 214-453-9681, DFloresmena@mesquiteisd.org
- Julie Hernandez, Instructional Coach, 214-728-9710, JEHernandez@mesquiteisd.org
- Jessica Eaton, Principal, 214-598-5940, JEaton@mesquiteisd.org
Timeline
Teacher
3 Trails Preschool
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Handy Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2023
Instructional Assistant
Galaxy Ranch Private School
10.2015 - 06.2020
Masters of Early Childhood Education -
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies -
Texas A&M University-Commerce
High School Diploma -
Rockwall High School
Some College -
Richland College