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Education
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Melissa Horton

Melissa Horton

Williamsburg,VA

Summary

Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering a 17-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students, and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Prince George County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Coordination of Positive Behavioral Support systems in conjunction with VTSS, Special Education LEA administrator, preschool coordinator, SBIT Chair, behavioral intervention planning and assistance, professional development presenter, curriculum mapping, budget planning, Division Leadership PLC, Division VTSS committee member. Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies. Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions. Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively. Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school. Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates. Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes. Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively. Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development. Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.

Assistant Principal

York County School Division
08.2017 - 06.2022
  • Coordinate and manage division, state, and national testing programs: NWEA MAP testing coordination with a breakdown of data extrapolated from these sources to further the success of the entire school community; focus on restorative practices to maximize student growth in the areas of academics and social-emotional learning; coordinates building based, division and school professional development focusing on staff needs as reflected in staff feedback and observational data. Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies. Studied assessment information covering students, teachers, and school operations to formulate improvement plans. Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies. Observed teachers, documented activities, and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.

Assessment & Compliance Coordinator

York County School Division
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Coordination and implementation of division/state/national testing; 504 coordinator/case manager; coordination of remediation programming to include budget oversight; management of discipline related to class attendance; administrative duties as assigned. Educated employees by conducting compliance training programs and issuing periodic communications to refresh knowledge of compliant work practices. Responded to employee inquiries regarding compliance regulations and procedures. Collaborated with sales and marketing departments and other business units to address indications of improper sales practices and market conduct violations.

5th Grade Teacher

York County School Division
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Inclusion teacher; Project-Based Learning training; Science Technology Engineering Art and Math committee member; implementation of student success plans; organized opportunities for student mentorship with community partners to provide students with community-based role models; EdCamp of Eastern VA: organizational team member

4th Grade Teacher

Falmouth Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
  • Grade level lead teacher; Bring Your Own Device: Pilot program teacher; development of school-wide S.T.E.A.M night; EdCamp organizational team member with a focus on providing educators an  un-conference  experience to reignite their passions, build capacity from colleagues, provide growth opportunities for areas of interest or weakness, and develop a collaborative professional community.

1st & 5th Grade Teacher

St. Mary’s County Public Schools
08.2007 - 07.2010
  • Innovative approaches for co-curricular technology integration; teaching strategies for an inclusive classroom; school committees and task forces focused on curriculum development; student mentoring; Leader in Green School education.

Education

Doctoral Candidate - Curriculum and Instruction

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
01.2024

Education Specialist - Educational Leadership & School Administration

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2015

Master's - Elementary Education

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation, and Tourism: Recreation Management

Radford University
Radford, VA
05.2001

Skills

  • TregoED Decision Analysis - 1 year
  • Threat Assessment Team Leader - 6 years
  • Special Education Administration - 6 years
  • Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategist - 6 years
  • Microsoft Office - 10 years
  • Preschool Administration - 6 years
  • Organizational Management - 7 years
  • Professional Development Coordinator - 6 years
  • Conference Development - 4 years
  • CPI Certification-6 years
  • School Security and Safety Procedures
  • Student and Parent Relations
  • Critical Thinking and Judgment
  • Teacher Mentoring
  • School Facilities and Operations
  • Discipline Management
  • Staff Development
  • Student Recruitment

License

VA License Endorsement: Elementary Education PK-6 & School Administration PK-12

Positioning Statement

Dynamic, empowering, collaborative, and energizing school administrator with 16 years of successful school-based experience in classroom management, curriculum development, and staff growth. Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. History of success in developing a collaborative environment, promoting self-awareness, and building self-esteem to foster independence to encourage students to build character and intelligence. Empower staff to learn and grow from one another, highlighting their unique strengths and offering real-time strategies in an ever-changing educational environment.

Awards

  • Purple Star School - 6 years
  • Full Accreditation
  • Technology Grant Recipient

Projects

PBIS Rewards, Utilization of PBIS app to track student referrals as well as tracking positive expectation points. School store utilizing a virtual platform for students to purchase rewards bi-weekly. Quarterly school-wide incentive programs to encourage student engagement with PBIS Matrix—integration of VTSS academic expectations to promote student achievement. Maker Space, Integrating high and low-tech resources for an integrated hands-on learning approach and collaboration across grade levels.

Certification

K-12 School Administration

PK-6 Elementary Education

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Prince George County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Principal

York County School Division
08.2017 - 06.2022

Assessment & Compliance Coordinator

York County School Division
08.2016 - 07.2017

5th Grade Teacher

York County School Division
08.2015 - 08.2016

4th Grade Teacher

Falmouth Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015

1st & 5th Grade Teacher

St. Mary’s County Public Schools
08.2007 - 07.2010

Doctoral Candidate - Curriculum and Instruction

Liberty University

Education Specialist - Educational Leadership & School Administration

Liberty University

Master's - Elementary Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation, and Tourism: Recreation Management

Radford University

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