MELISSA MCDOWELL
Pilot Point,TX
Summary
Driven, multi-grade level experienced leader who is passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in building positive relationships with students and teachers. Natural leader and analytical problem-solver with articulate communication style seeking a Student Services Facilitator position.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Aubrey ISD
Aubrey, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborates with various departments to support and establish programs and student activities.
- Plans and organizes Brockett's Family STEAM Night.
- Acts as the campus administrator on duty at various after school events.
- Sponsors Brockett's Student Council program.
- Leads campus UIL Dictionary Skills team.
- Organizes fundraisers to supplement funding for 5th Grade Camp scholarships.
- Communicates with local businesses to gain sponsorship for camp scholarships.
- Plans and leads district vertical team meetings.
- Participates in the district Leadership Academy.
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Newcastle Elementary
Newcastle, OK
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Looped from 2nd to 3rd grade with my students.
- Developed the second grade standards based report card.
- Organized flex groups for the grade level.
- Created and implemented formative and summative assessments.
- Served on the campus leadership committee.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a phonics continuum for grades PK-3.
- Wrote, submitted, and received a $2,500 grant for reading materials.
- Fully funded a Donor's Choose project for SEL materials.
Kindergarten Teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Norman, OK
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Created activities to encourage learning and excitement for school.
- Promoted opportunities to encourage students to be creative in their learning.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Designed lesson plans based on academic, social and personal skills.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
Planned Career Break
Self Employed
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Took intentional pause to focus on care-giving.
- Directed the church third-fifth grade Awana program.
- Volunteered at my local elementary campus supporting teachers.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Whitley Road Elementary
Keller, TX
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Conducted assessments and progress monitoring to help guide instruction.
- Encouraged student risk-taking and a love for learning.
- Collaborated with administrators, school psychologist, and counselors in managing students with special situations.
- Promoted opportunities to encourage students to be creative in their learning.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Robert C. Neal Elementary
Bryan, TX
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Prepared all writing materials for the entire fourth grade.
- Organized Saturday School for the grade level.
- Mentored two part-time student teachers.
- Participated in a Teacher Quality Grant through Texas A&M University.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Otis Brown Elementary
Irving, TX
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Planned instruction materials for a self-contained fourth grade class.
- Motivated students to be actively engaged in the learning process.
- Participated in a reading vertical team.
Grant Assistant
Communities Foundation Of Texas
Dallas, TX
01.2005 - 07.2005
- Compiled grant applicant information in order to be reviewed.
- Organized and selected scholarship recipients.
- Responsible for large amounts of grant checks.
- Worked with and kept a good rapport with the foundation’s donors.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX01-2023
Teacher Certification Program -
Region 10 Teacher Certification Program
Richardson, TX2005
BBA - Marketing and Management
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX2004
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Student needs assessment
- Test Planning
- Monitoring progress
- Education Grant Writing
- Gifted and Talented
- Dyslexia Intervention Program
- Curriculum Development
- Team Management
- Training and coaching
Certification
Early Childhood through Fourth Grade (EC-4)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Elementary Fourth through Eighth Grade (4-8)
Principal as an Instructional Leader
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Aubrey ISD
08.2021 - Current
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Newcastle Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Kennedy Elementary
10.2015 - 07.2016
Planned Career Break
Self Employed
06.2012 - 10.2015
Fourth Grade Teacher
Whitley Road Elementary
08.2008 - 07.2012
Fourth Grade Teacher
Robert C. Neal Elementary
08.2007 - 07.2008
Fourth Grade Teacher
Otis Brown Elementary
08.2005 - 07.2007
Grant Assistant
Communities Foundation Of Texas
01.2005 - 07.2005
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
The University of Texas At Tyler
Teacher Certification Program -
Region 10 Teacher Certification Program
BBA - Marketing and Management
Abilene Christian University
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