MELISSA LERMAS
Tomball
Summary
Experienced educational leader with a strong background in assessment, instructional leadership, and professional development. Seeking to leverage five years of teaching experience and three years of administrative leadership to support the District’s testing and assessment programs, ensuring the security, accuracy, and compliance of all testing procedures and data reporting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Specialist/Testing Coordinator
Cooper Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Led the planning, coordination, and implementation of state and district assessments, including STAAR, TELPAS, and SAT, ensuring that all procedures adhered to security protocols and deadlines.
- Directed the administration, reporting, and analysis of local and state assessments, working closely with campus leaders to align assessments with instructional objectives.
- Coordinated and facilitated training sessions for teachers and staff f to ensure consistency and adherence to best practices in assessment administration.
- Utilized student test data systems (Eduphoria, Testhound, OnData) to analyze test results, create reports, and ensure accurate data entry into district systems (Aries).
- Monitored and maintained the integrity of testing materials, coordinating with technology departments for online testing and overseeing distribution and storage procedures.
- Developed and maintained campus assessment schedules, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting of results.
- Communicated updates and changes regarding testing, accessibility features, and accountability standards to all relevant departments.
- Evaluated professional learning needs related to assessments and developed targeted professional development plans to build faculty capacity.
- Collaborated with PEIMS, Federal Programs, and campus administrators to ensure accurate collection and reporting of at-risk students and related data.
EB Specialist
Cooper Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborateed with teachers to develop customized learning plans for ELL students based on their proficiency levels and specific needs.
- Provided recommendations for accommodations and modifications to help students succeed in general education settings.
- Ensured compliance with all federal and state mandates in regard to Bilingual, Dual and ESL Education Programs
- Established systems to support administrators in monitoring compliance, instruction, and students' linguistic progress on TELPAS
- Supervised LPAC responsibilities, training, and support to LPAC administrators
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for instructional improvement, presenting findings to school leaders for actionable decisions.
BILINGUAL TEACHER/TEAM LEADER
Cooper Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Responsible for forecasting and submitting instructional and non-instructional needs of the grade level
- Performed data analysis of student, classroom, and grade level performances for local, district, and state-level assessments
- Continuously advocated and promoted the advancement and improvement of instruction, routines, systems, and procedures
- Effectively mentored new team members and diligently developed and review personal and team goals
- Continuously demonstrated performance by achieving 100% student growth and 85% student attainment for the past three years
BILINGUAL TEACHER
Lyons Elementary School
03.2012 - 05.2017
- Incorporated new literacy programs that met individual students' needs, interests, and abilities of 23 to 26 different students per school year
- Designed five different lesson plans per day that reflected accommodation for individual needs
- Assessed the accomplishment of students every two weeks to monitor performance and close gaps in teaching methodologies
- Planned and supervised purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and cooperated with department leads to evaluate their job performance
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Finance
University of Houston
Houston, TXM.D. - Education Administration
Lamar University
Houston, TX02-2025
Skills
- Staff training
- Instructional problem-solving
- Instructional leadership
- Data-driven instruction
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, Eduphoria, Testhound, OnData, Aries
- Time Management
- Relationship building
- Data analysis
Certification
Principal Certification (est. completion July 2025)
Teacher Certification EC-6 Generalist
Teacher Certification Bilingual Supplemental
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructional Specialist/Testing Coordinator
Cooper Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
EB Specialist
Cooper Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
BILINGUAL TEACHER/TEAM LEADER
Cooper Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2022
BILINGUAL TEACHER
Lyons Elementary School
03.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Finance
University of Houston
M.D. - Education Administration
Lamar University
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