Melissa Lail
Teacher
Mount Holly,NC
Summary
I have been a classroom teacher for the past 19 years. Before I began my career, I worked as a sales representative for Lancome cosmetics, and also spent time managing the marketing department for Stanley Steemer. I am a passionate and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple tasks. I have a strong work ethic and a contagiously positive attitude. I will always show willingness to take on any added responsibilities necessary in order to meet our team/ company goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Gaston County Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Communicate with staff and students through feedback and observations
- Enforce procedures for maintaining order among the students
- Form partnerships with colleagues, parents and stakeholders in the community to support the academic growth of the students
- Develop and present developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that teach fundamental academic and socialization skills
- Meet the learning needs of all students and use data to drive my instruction
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Assess student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Participate in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Continuously pursue professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organize extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Integrate cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentor new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Facilitate peer assistance and mentor new teachers
- Evaluate levels of proficiency and report data to stakeholders
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Enhance classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Salesperson
Lancome Cosmetics
08.1999 - 08.2002
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
Marketing Manager
Stanley Steemer International, Inc
01.1996 - 02.1998
- Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing and sales staff and oversee their daily activities.
- Select products or accessories to be displayed at trade or special production shows.
- Coordinate or participate in promotional activities or trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, or production managers to market the companies products and services.
- Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Help employees set short and long term goals
- Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities
- Conduct market research studies and analyze the findings
- Use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services
- Advise business on local, national, or international factors affecting the buying or selling of products or services.
- Compile lists describing products and services for business and residential customers
Teacher
Burke County Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2012
- Communicate with staff and students through feedback and observations
- Enforce procedures for maintaining order among the students
- Form partnerships with colleagues, parents and stakeholders in the community to support the academic growth of the students
- Develop and present developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that teach fundamental academic and socialization skills
- Meet the learning needs of all students and use data to drive my instruction
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Assess student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Participate in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Continuously pursue professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organize extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Integrate cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentor new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Facilitate peer assistance and mentor new teachers
- Evaluate levels of proficiency and report data to stakeholders
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Enhance classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2017 - 04.2021
- Communicate with staff and students through feedback and observations
- Enforce procedures for maintaining order among the students
- Form partnerships with colleagues, parents and stakeholders in the community to support the academic growth of the students
- Develop and present developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that teach fundamental academic and socialization skills
- Meet the learning needs of all students and use data to drive my instruction
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Assess student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Participate in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Continuously pursue professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organize extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Integrate cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentor new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Facilitate peer assistance and mentor new teachers
- Evaluate levels of proficiency and report data to stakeholders
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Enhance classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Teacher
Hoke County Schools
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Communicate with staff and students through feedback and observations
- Enforce procedures for maintaining order among the students
- Form partnerships with colleagues, parents and stakeholders in the community to support the academic growth of the students
- Develop and present developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that teach fundamental academic and socialization skills
- Meet the learning needs of all students and use data to drive my instruction
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Assess student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Participate in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Continuously pursue professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organize extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Integrate cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentor new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Facilitate peer assistance and mentor new teachers
- Evaluate levels of proficiency and report data to stakeholders
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Enhance classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Lenoir Rhyne University
Hickory, NC 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students needs and progress
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines
- Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
- Plan and conduct activities for instruction
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
- Instruct through lectures, discussions and demonstrations
- Evaluate data and create data driven lessons to meet student needs
- Observe and evaluate students performance, behavior, and their social and physical health
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students progress
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests
- Assign and grade class work and homework
- Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret data to determine students strengths and areas of need
- Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, and visits by guest speakers
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
Certification
Elementary Education K-6
AIG Instruction
Additional Information
I have been a teacher for a total of 19 years and have acquired many skills through this employment. One of my strengths is my writing ability and my knack for effective communication with everyone, no matter their ethnicity or status or from where they originate. I have become very adept and at meeting others at their individual level when communicating. I also have great interpersonal skills and am very good at getting along with everyone and have a way of making others feel comfortable and safe when talking with me.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursWork from home optionCompany CultureAffiliations
- NEA (National Education Association)
Accomplishments
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Teacher
Gaston County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2017 - 04.2021
Teacher
Hoke County Schools
08.2014 - 06.2016
Teacher
Burke County Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Lenoir Rhyne University
08.1999 - 05.2003
Salesperson
Lancome Cosmetics
08.1999 - 08.2002
Marketing Manager
Stanley Steemer International, Inc
01.1996 - 02.1998