Melissa Gleason
Gladstone,MO
Summary
Dedicated education 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. Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Northland Christian School
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Kindergarten teacher
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and address individual needs.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, ensuring accurate reporting.
Bank Teller
Connections Bank
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Process standard teller transactions for customers, including servicing client accounts, accepting loan payments, cashing checks, balancing cash drawers, handling night deposits, and correcting discrepancies.
- Quickly established credibility with clients and remembered over 25+ names of regulars, creating a friendly rapport with customers.
- Quickly and efficiently give attention to details with regards to customer accounts in order to protect the safety and security of customers from fraud.
Teacher
3 Trails Preschool
07.2023 - 05.2024
- 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 understanding 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
Hanby Elementary
07.2020 - 04.2023
- 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
09.2015 - 05.2020
- 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
Commerce, TXSome College - undefined
Richland College
Dallas, TXBachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX05.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Rockwall High School
Rockwall, TX06.2011
Skills
- Management
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Time Management
- Organization
- Communication
Certification
- Early Childhood Education B-3
- Elementary Education 1-6
- ESOL
- First Aid/CPR
- ServSafe Certification: Food Handling
Timeline
Teacher
Northland Christian School
05.2025 - 12.2025
Bank Teller
Connections Bank
05.2024 - 05.2025
Teacher
3 Trails Preschool
07.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher
Hanby Elementary
07.2020 - 04.2023
Instructional Assistant
Galaxy Ranch Private School
09.2015 - 05.2020
Some College - undefined
Richland College
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University-Commerce
High School Diploma - undefined
Rockwall High School
Masters of Early Childhood Education -
Texas A&M University-Commerce