Melissa Morales
Bakersfield City School District
Bakersfield,California
26
years of professional experience
Educational leader with strong background in administration, curriculum development, and student engagement. Proven ability to foster collaborative environment that drives academic achievement and continuous improvement.
Work History
Literacy Specialist
2 Years- Collaborated with educators to design customized literacy curricula for diverse learning needs.
- Developed and implemented literacy interventions to enhance student reading proficiency.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and inform instructional strategies.
- Facilitated professional development workshops focused on effective literacy instruction techniques.
Director II Professional Development
3 Years 5 Months- Coordinated professional development opportunities, enhancing educator skills and promoting instructional innovation across the district.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance educational programs and student outcomes across district schools.
- Collaborated with school leaders to align curriculum development with district goals and state standards.
- Mentored staff in best practices for instructional delivery, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Principal
5 Years 5 Months- Led development and implementation of educational programs enhancing student engagement and performance.
- Fostered collaborative environment among staff, promoting professional growth and adherence to best practices.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for academic excellence.
- Facilitated professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methodologies and assessment strategies.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular observations, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Cultivated partnerships with parents and community organizations to enhance learning opportunities for students.
EL Curriculum Support Provider
1 Year 10 Months- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Mentored new teachers on effective instructional practices and classroom management techniques.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methodologies.
English Language Development Adoption Committee
2 MonthsKindergarten Teacher
10 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social development in young learners.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational goals and address individual needs.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles.
EL Curriculum Support Provider
1 Year 10 Months- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Mentored new teachers on effective instructional practices and classroom management techniques.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methodologies.
First Grade Teacher (Looping Class)
10 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social development in young learners.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational goals and address individual needs.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles.
Kindergarten (Looping Class)
10 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social development in young learners.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational goals and address individual needs.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles.
ELD Teacher
3 Years 10 Months- Reading Intervention Teacher K-2
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Kindergarten Teacher
10 Months- After-School Preschool Director
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social development in young learners.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational goals and address individual needs.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles.
First Grade Teacher
10 Months- After-School Preschool Director
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social development in young learners.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational goals and address individual needs.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles.
First Grade Teacher (Looping Class)
10 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social development in young learners.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational goals and address individual needs.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles.
Kindergarten Teacher (Looping Class)
10 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social development in young learners.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational goals and address individual needs.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles.
Third Grade Teacher
8 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social development in young learners.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational goals and address individual needs.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles.
Education
Clear Administrative Services Credential
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Masters Degree - Cross-cultural Teaching
Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential
Bachelors of Arts Degree - Liberal Studies
Course work towards Liberal Studies Degree
Skills
Strategic planning
Staff development
Communication skills
Early childhood literacy
Reading instruction
Student engagement
Curriculum development
Verbal and written communication
Relationship building
Recognition, Awards
October 2007- 2007/2008 Tulare County Office of Education, Teacher of the Year Finalist, May 2005- Tulare County Community Advisory Committee for Special Education Recognition, June 2003- Earlimart Middle School Community Service Award
Professional Development
- CELDT Trainer of Trainers
- Explicit Direct Instruction- DataWorks
- Glad Training
- Sheltered Language Instruction Strategy Workshop - San Diego, CA
- Thinking Maps
- Write From the Beginning
- Kagan Cooperative Learning
- New ELD Standards Modules TOT- Merced County Office of Education
- Cognitive Coaching
- Kate Kinsella Academic Vocabulary Toolkit
- Kate Kinsella- Lesson Observation with a Focus on Engaged Learning and Academic Interaction for Common Core Achievement
- Kate Kinsella- Writing Appropriate Language Objectives
- Project Read
- Units of Study in Reading, Writing and Phonics
- SEAL
- TESS Model of Instruction
- Tulare County Office of Education:
- School Site Council & ELAC/DELAC Training
- PBIS
- 21st Century Assessments
- The Heart of Coaching
- CCSS Math
- CCSS ELA
- CCSS CA ELD Standards
- Transitional Kindergarten
- EL’s and Promise of CCSS
- Educating Students on the Autism Spectrum
Timeline
Literacy Specialist
Bakersfield City School District
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Director II Professional Development
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
01.2021 - 06.2024Read More
Principal
Earlimart School District
07.2016 - 12.2021Read More
English Language Development Adoption Committee
California Department of Education
06.2015 - 08.2015Read More
EL Curriculum Support Provider
Earlimart School District
08.2014 - 06.2016Read More
Kindergarten Teacher
Earlimart School District
08.2013 - 06.2014Read More
EL Curriculum Support Provider
Earlimart School District
08.2011 - 06.2013Read More
First Grade Teacher (Looping Class)
Earlimart School District
08.2010 - 06.2011Read More
Kindergarten (Looping Class)
Earlimart School District
08.2009 - 06.2010Read More
ELD Teacher
Earlimart School District
08.2005 - 06.2009Read More
Kindergarten Teacher
Earlimart Elementary
08.2004 - 06.2005Read More
First Grade Teacher
Earlimart School District
08.2003 - 06.2004Read More
First Grade Teacher (Looping Class)
Earlimart School District
08.2002 - 06.2003Read More
Kindergarten Teacher (Looping Class)
Earlimart School District
08.2001 - 06.2002Read More
Third Grade Teacher
Earlimart School District
10.2000 - 06.2001Read More
College of The Sequoias
Course work towards Liberal Studies Degree
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California State University, Bakersfield
Bachelors of Arts Degree from Liberal Studies
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National University
Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential
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National University
Masters Degree from Cross-cultural Teaching
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Fresno State University
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
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Fresno Pacific University
Clear Administrative Services Credential
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