Melissa McClellan
Mesa,USA
Summary
Passionate educator with 11 years of experience dedicated to nurturing student confidence and achievement. Adept at creating supportive classroom environments, collaborating with teams, and adapting instruction to meet individual learning needs. Strong communicator focused on fostering meaningful connections with students and families.
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher (6th, 3rd, and 5th grade)
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert, AZ
08.2014 - Current
- Taught 6th, 3rd, and 5th grades, designing and implementing engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
- Served as a grade-level chair, providing instructional leadership and supporting team collaboration.
- Led professional development sessions focused on best practices in literacy, math, and classroom management.
- Analyzed student achievement data to drive instructional decisions and interventions.
Augusta Ranch Elementary
07.2022 - 12.2025
- Mentored 2 student teachers through GCU, guiding them through curriculum planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Mentored interns from different universities, guiding them through instructional strategies, classroom management, and working with students of many different backgrounds.
Teacher Mentor
Augusta Ranch Elementary
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervised and mentored 2 brand-new teachers and 1 teacher who had only 1 year of experience, guiding them in curriculum planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Coordinated monthly meetings to discuss any questions or concerns they may have had. Discussed the Gilbert Public Schools framework to see where I could help them improve their skills as a teacher.
Team Lead/Cabinet
Augusta Ranch Elementary
07.2017 - 05.2024
- Mentored and guided a team of 4 teachers, guiding them in curriculum planning and instructional strategies.
- Coordinated team meetings, set goals, and analyzed data to assess student performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Facilitated communication between administration and team, ensuring alignment with school goals and educational standards.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership/Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2024
Master - Curriculum and Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2011
Master - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
American Intercontinental University
Illinois01-2005
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development
- Data-Driven Instruction & Assessment Analysis
- Standards-Based Instruction (eg, Common Core)
- Literacy & Numeracy Development
- Student Engagement Strategies
- Positive Behavior Support (PBIS)
- Creating Inclusive & Safe Learning Environments
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Integration
- Supporting Diverse Learners (ELL, SPED, Gifted)
- Individualized Instruction & Intervention Strategies
- Progress Monitoring & Goal Setting
- Building Student Relationships & Motivation
- Parent & Family Communication
- Team Collaboration & Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Cross-Curricular Collaboration
- Google Classroom / Learning Management Systems
- Smartboard & Interactive Tools
Certification
- Arizona Teaching Certification
- ELA Middle School Endorsement
- STARS - GPS (2021/2022)
Timeline
Teacher Mentor
Augusta Ranch Elementary
07.2023 - 05.2024
Augusta Ranch Elementary
07.2022 - 12.2025
Team Lead/Cabinet
Augusta Ranch Elementary
07.2017 - 05.2024
Teacher (6th, 3rd, and 5th grade)
Gilbert Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
Master - Curriculum and Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Master - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
American Intercontinental University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership/Administration
Grand Canyon University
Professional Development and Training
- Educational Leadership Training - GCU, 2023, 2024
- Leadership for Learning - GCU, 2023, 2024
- Aspiring Administrators Workshop - 2025
- STARS Workshop - 2021/2022
- Response to Text Workshop - 2017 (gave PD to the whole school on Response to Text as well)