Melissa Nilsson
Warrington,PA
Summary
Educational leader with 15 years of experience in teaching, curriculum and instructional leadership, professional learning, and academic improvement. Experienced in leading collaborative curriculum and assessment work, supporting educators and school leaders, coordinating school-wide academic processes, and using data to inform instructional improvement. Skilled at building systems, facilitating collaboration, and translating academic priorities into effective practice.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Manager
Internationella Engelska Skolan i Borås
Borås, Sweden
2023 - 07.2026
- Led and coordinated school-wide academic processes and initiatives, ensuring alignment across instructional priorities, timelines, and school systems.
- Used academic data, reporting, and documentation to support systematic quality improvement and inform school-level planning.
- Collaborated with staff and school leadership to implement academic procedures, digital systems, and professional practices that strengthened consistency and efficiency.
Subject Facilitator for English and Bilingualism
Internationella Engelska Skolan i Borås
Borås, Sweden
2018 - 2023
- Facilitated collaboration and shared instructional practice across 46 English departments within the IES school network.
- Supported schools in curriculum development, assessment practices, data analysis, and systematic quality improvement.
- Connected school-based educators with central academic leadership by communicating guidance, resources, and effective practices across the network.
English Department Head
Internationella Engelska Skolan i Borås
Borås, Sweden
2018 - 07.2026
- Led departmental collaboration, curriculum planning, assessment, and systematic quality improvement within the English department.
- Analyzed student achievement data to inform instructional planning, identify areas for improvement, and support departmental development.
- Served as a liaison between teachers and school administration, supporting communication, implementation of academic priorities, and instructional alignment.
ELA Teacher
Internationella Engelska Skolan
Borås, Sweden
08.2018 - 07.2026
- Taught ELA and ESL across multiple grade levels in an international school setting.
- Planned standards-aligned instruction, assessed student learning, and monitored academic progress.
- Adapted instruction to meet diverse learning needs and language proficiency levels.
ELA & AP English Literature Teacher
21st Century Cyber Charter School
West Chester, PA
2016 - 2018
- Taught ELA and AP English Literature in a fully online K–12 setting.
- Developed engaging digital instruction and assessments aligned with course and state standards.
- Supported diverse learners through individualized feedback, communication, and academic guidance.
ELA/ESL Teacher
Internationella Engelska Skolan
Borås, Sweden
2011 - 2016
- Taught English Language Arts and ESL across multiple grade levels in an international school setting.
- Planned standards-aligned instruction, assessed student learning, and monitored academic progress.
- Adapted instruction to meet diverse learning needs and language proficiency levels.
Education
Master of Science in Education - Curriculum, Assessment & Pedagogy
University of Glasgow
Scotland01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA01-2011
Skills
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Instructional Leadership
- Professional Development
- Curriculum Development
- Assessment & Data Analysis
- Teacher Collaboration & Coaching
- Educational Technology
- Virtual Learning
- Academic Program Coordination
- Time management
- Effective communication
Certification
- PA Instructional I, English 7 - 12, Communications 7 - 12, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Swedish Teaching License, English 4-9, High School/College, Adult Education, Swedish Agency for Education - Skolverket
- ESL Program Specialist, PK-12, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Published Work
Author, Team English Cooperative Learning Workbooks
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Swedish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
ELA Teacher
Internationella Engelska Skolan
08.2018 - 07.2026
Academic Manager
Internationella Engelska Skolan i Borås
2023 - 07.2026
Subject Facilitator for English and Bilingualism
Internationella Engelska Skolan i Borås
2018 - 2023
English Department Head
Internationella Engelska Skolan i Borås
2018 - 07.2026
ELA & AP English Literature Teacher
21st Century Cyber Charter School
2016 - 2018
ELA/ESL Teacher
Internationella Engelska Skolan
2011 - 2016
Master of Science in Education - Curriculum, Assessment & Pedagogy
University of Glasgow
Bachelor of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
The Pennsylvania State University