Melissa Isaacs
Gause,Texas
Summary
Strong commitment to the betterment of individual students and key adults with an integration of fundamental core values in all aspects of life including relationship building and development of interpersonal skills. Self driven, team player while thriving in challenging situations and environments. Experience with curriculum and program development in career and technical and special education. Recognizes the need for continuing education and professional development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Texas FCCLA
08.2021 - Current
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, Dance Teacher, Drill Team Director and FCCLA Advisor
Buffalo High School
08.2017 - Current
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, Dance Teacher, Drill Team Director and FCCLA Advisor
Special Education Teacher, Life Skills, Grades1-6
Hearne Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Special Education Teacher, Life Skills, Grades1-6
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher and FCCLA Advisor
Madisonville High School
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher and FCCLA Advisor
Student Teacher
Madisonville High School
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Student Teacher, Madisonville High School, January – May2015
Supervisor and On-site Office Manager
Lusk Investments, LLC. & John N. Lusk, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Supervisor and On-site Office Manager, Lusk Investments, LLC
- & John N
- Lusk, Inc., - Buffalo, TX1998-2009
- Resolved human resources issues for multiple businesses including restaurants, retail, and advertising
- Accounts payable and receivable utilizing Quickbooks for multiple businesses
- Trained employees on procedures and policies and developed and maintained employee handbooks based upon industry standards
- Maintained a computer network between onsite and offsite businesses
- Solved customer service issues within a timely and appropriate manner
- Devised record-keeping and sales projections for businesses to assist with scheduling and inventory management
Teaching Assistant
Sam Houston State University
01.2004 - 01.2004
- Teaching Assistant, Sam Houston State University, Fall and Spring2004
- Assisted Professor with Introductory Construction Lab and Advanced Design and Sewing Lab
Education
Master of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences, Curriculum and Instruction
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2016
Master of Theological Studies - Religious and Pastoral Studies
University of Dallas
Irving, TX05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences, Secondary Education
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2005
Certification
- Texas State Board for Educator Certification
- Vocational Home Economics; Special Education EC-12; Core Subjects EC-6
Affiliations
- Texas State Board for Educator Certification, Governor’s Appointee
- American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Member
- Innovative Teachers of Texas, Member
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Association of Texas Board of Directors Member -2008-2010; State Rookie Teacher of the Year,2006; Presenter at FCSTAT conference
- Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society Member
- Alpha Delta Kappa Member
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Master Advisor Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Advisor Mentor
Timeline
Executive Director
Texas FCCLA
08.2021 - Current
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, Dance Teacher, Drill Team Director and FCCLA Advisor
Buffalo High School
08.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher, Life Skills, Grades1-6
Hearne Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Student Teacher
Madisonville High School
01.2015 - 05.2015
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher and FCCLA Advisor
Madisonville High School
01.2005 - 01.2016
Teaching Assistant
Sam Houston State University
01.2004 - 01.2004
Supervisor and On-site Office Manager
Lusk Investments, LLC. & John N. Lusk, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences, Curriculum and Instruction
Sam Houston State University
Master of Theological Studies - Religious and Pastoral Studies
University of Dallas
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences, Secondary Education
Sam Houston State University
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