Melissa Parrott
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Compassionate High School Teacher with ten plus years Family and Consumer Science Department instruction experience. Manages classrooms of up to 25 students with dedication to fostering student progress and achievement of learning objectives. Successful at cultivating inclusive and welcoming learning environments focused on student engagement and academic progress.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Government Advisor
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate the student council activities while providing support to each participating student in achieving a higher level of personal skill, an enhanced appreciation for the value of school and community service, and an increased level of self-esteem.
- Conduct monthly meetings.
- Manage communicate platform with student council members
- Provided mentorship to individual student leaders, helping them develop their skills while navigating challenges related to their roles in governance positions.
Department Teacher Chair
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Plan and organizes department meetings and submit agendas, attendance and minutes as directed by Supervisor.
- Collaborate with department teachers to improve student engagement.
- Collaborate with department teachers to implement differentiated instructional strategies
- Collaborate with other lead teachers to improve student engagement and instructional strategies
- Encouraged open communication channels between colleagues.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with department teachers
- Create and submit a department supply list to program coordinator
- Maintain department textbook inventory.
- Collaborated with administration to develop strategic plans for program growth and curriculum enhancement.
Secondary School Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through engaging debates and group discussions.
- Developed and implemented creative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Plan lessons and instruct students in the subject
- Assess students abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Adapt lessons to changes in class size
- Grade students assignments and exams
- Communicate with parents about students and progress
- Work with individual students to challenge them and to improve their abilities
- Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies.
- Maintain a safe classroom environment
- Supervise students outside of the classroom for example, during lunchtime or detention
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, enhancing the educational experience for students.
Senior Sponsor for Class of 2022
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Help the senior class organize and implement class activities including, but not limited to: regular class meetings, ordering class shirts, ordering cap and gowns, senior service day, class picture, senior breakfast, spirit week liaison, act as a liaison between administration and student body.
- Collect student fees
- Ensure accurate record keeping of collected funds
- Assist with senior class assemblies
- Assist in graduation rehearsal and ceremony
Education
Master of Science - Teacher Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05.2006
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership Development
- Critical Thinking
- Organization
- Time Management
- Ability to work well with others
- Patience
- Flexibility
- Compassion and Care
Timeline
Student Government Advisor
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Senior Sponsor for Class of 2022
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Department Teacher Chair
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Secondary School Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Teacher Leadership
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Morgan State University
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