Melissa Hart
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
I have worked in numerous capacities and have diligently engrossed myself in opportunities to develop instructional leadership skills and a strong ability to impact teaching and learning through utilizing data analysis and best practice problem solving to improve student outcomes. I possess a strong depth of knowledge of elementary curriculum content and research based best practices. I am skilled in understanding of teacher leadership and consistently seek to support the advancement of others in finding strengths and specific skill sets.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
WCPSS, Powell Elementary School
12.2015 - Current
- Partnered with instructional leadership to implement afterschool tutoring program for an overall increase of proficiency of 10 points, changing our school "Report Card Grade" to a C.
- Created a 90 minute PLC schedule, once weekly, during the school day.
- Partnered with principal to create staffing plans, identifying BT and mentor pairings.
- Partnered with principal to create protected workday professional development plan.
- Created instructional walkthrough schedule, determined walkthrough tools, and led data analysis from walkthroughs during PLC meetings.
- Partnered with Instructional Facilitator to create weekly 90 minute PLC topics based on best practices.
- Partnered with school improvement chairperson to create quarterly surveys for all staff around key district initiatives, school improvement planning and the WCPSS strategic plan.
- Created Roles and 'Responsibilities' documents for instructional leadership and key office staff.
- Develop Emergency Operations Plan, First Aid Response plan and Crisis Plan annually.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention trained and regularly respond to students in crisis.
- Primary contact for disciplinary incidents.
Instructional Facilitator
WCPSS, Powell Elementary School
06.2007 - 12.2015
- Attended monthly district IF meetings and delivered curriculum updates and best practice instructional recommendations at the school level. Provided site based professional development based on IF meeting content.
- Led formative assessment data analysis (Blue Diamond, Case 21) and led collaborative planning based on formative assessment data.
- Assisted administration in creating and submitting staffing plans, BT and mentor pairings.
- Planned protected workday professional development based on data, collaborated with district personnel to schedule professional development for protected workdays.
- Responsible for ensuring utilization of district recommended pacing, instructional resources and practices.
- Created the schedule for and facilitated PLC meetings.
Reading Intervention Teacher
WCPSS, Powell Elementary School
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Utilized running records, AIMSWEB, Digging Deeper Assessments to identify students in need of supplemental and intensive interventions.
- Created and implemented small group pull out schedules for supplemental and intensive students.
- Progress monitored students on my case load and adjusted interventions, frequency and duration of interventions based on rates of improvement.
- Provided teachers with instructional resources and best practice instructional practices in the area of literacy during grade level planning meetings and weekly PLC meetings.
- Scheduled and facilitated Student Support Team meetings, collaborating with families, teachers and community to support students with skill deficits in the areas of literacy, math and behavior.
- Attended district intervention meetings and updated teachers of new resources, practices and recommendations from the meetings.
5th Grade Teacher
Henrico County Schools, Shady Grove Elementary
07.2005 - 06.2006
- Taught students 5th Grade Curriculum.
- Responsible for planning literacy.
- Utilized data analysis for small group instruction practices in the areas of literacy and math.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Partnered with 'room parents' to provide in house learning experiences based on units of study.
AIG Teacher
Franklin County, Laurel Mill Elementary
09.2001 - 12.2002
- Provided enrichment resources to classroom teachers, K-5.
- Participated in grade level planning meetings to assist with differentiating in the areas of literacy and math.
- Administered CogAT and ITBS to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students.
- Utilized classroom assessment data, rating scales, teacher observation, summative data, CogAT and ITBS data to formally identify gifted students in the areas of ELA and Math.
Reading Intervention Teacher
WCPSS, Powell Elementary School
12.2002 - 06.2004
- Utilized running records, AIMSWEB, 'Digging Deeper' Assessments to identify students in need of supplemental and intensive interventions.
- Created and implemented small group pull out schedules for supplemental and intensive students.
- Progress monitored students on my case load and adjusted interventions, frequency and duration of interventions based on rates of improvement.
- Provided teachers with instructional resources and best practice instructional practices in the area of literacy during grade level planning meetings and weekly PLC meetings.
- Attended district intervention meetings and updated teachers of new resources, practices and recommendations from the meetings.
4th Grade Teacher
WCPSS, Adams Elementary School
06.2000 - 09.2001
- Taught students 4th Grade NCSCOS.
- Collaboratively planned with 4th grade team.
- Utilized data analysis for small group instruction practices in the areas of literacy and math.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Partnered with 'room parents' to provide in house learning experiences based on units of study.
4th Grade Teacher
Columbus County Schools, Acme Delco Elementary
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Taught students 4th Grade NCSCOS.
- Collaboratively planned with 4th grade team.
- Utilized data analysis for small group instruction practices in the areas of literacy and math.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Partnered with 'room parents' to provide in house learning experiences based on units of study.
- Responsible for increasing overall proficiency on End Of Grade testing performance in the areas of literacy and math.
1st Grade Student Teacher
New Hanover County Schools, Eaton Elementary
01.1998 - 06.1998
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Participated in cycles of assistance for instructional practices with cooperating teacher.
- Co-planned with cooperating teacher.
- Provided instruction in all curriculum areas.
Education
Master of Science - School Administration
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC06.1998
Associate of Arts -
Peace College
Raleigh, NC 06.1995
Skills
- In depth K-5 content knowledge and knowledge of best practice instructional methods in core areas of literacy and math
- Ability to utilize data and TIPS model to address learning needs K-5
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop rapport with families, staff and students
- WCPSS trained mentor and mentor coordinator (2008-2015)
- WCPSS Testing Coordinator (2009-2015)
- Student Support Team Chairperson (2007-2011)
- WCPSS trained math coach (2008-2010)
- School Improvement Chairperson (2019-2022)
- SPED Contact (2021-2023)
Certification
NC Teaching Licenses
K-6 Elementary Education
K-12 AIG Certification
K-12 Literacy Certification
K-12 School Administration
Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified
Timeline
Assistant Principal
WCPSS, Powell Elementary School
12.2015 - Current
Instructional Facilitator
WCPSS, Powell Elementary School
06.2007 - 12.2015
Reading Intervention Teacher
WCPSS, Powell Elementary School
09.2006 - 06.2007
5th Grade Teacher
Henrico County Schools, Shady Grove Elementary
07.2005 - 06.2006
Reading Intervention Teacher
WCPSS, Powell Elementary School
12.2002 - 06.2004
AIG Teacher
Franklin County, Laurel Mill Elementary
09.2001 - 12.2002
4th Grade Teacher
WCPSS, Adams Elementary School
06.2000 - 09.2001
4th Grade Teacher
Columbus County Schools, Acme Delco Elementary
08.1998 - 06.2000
1st Grade Student Teacher
New Hanover County Schools, Eaton Elementary
01.1998 - 06.1998
Master of Science - School Administration
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Associate of Arts -
Peace College
NC Teaching Licenses
K-6 Elementary Education
K-12 AIG Certification
K-12 Literacy Certification
K-12 School Administration
Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified
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