Melissa Ramkissoon
Mount Vernon
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with expertise in multilingual education, community engagement, and innovative teaching strategies. Committed to fostering positive relationships and mentoring staff to enhance student outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Intern
Mount Vernon School District
Mount Vernon
07.2025 - Current
- Facilitated professional development courses for para paraprofessionals
- Assisted in managing student discipline and behavioral interventions
- Organized Hispanic Heritage Night, increasing community engagement and school involvement
- Mentored new staff in effective classroom management techniques, fostering a positive learning environment
- Worked with parents to help improve student behavior and academic performance
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community
- Planned special events such as assemblies and field trips
Dual Language Physical Education Teacher
Mount Vernon School District
Mount Vernon
08.2016 - Current
- Provides instruction in Spanish and English to Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade students in both indoor and outdoor environments
- Examines connections among learning goals, instructional choices, and assessment data when evaluating outcomes of teaching and learning
- Engaged students with academic vocabulary through Total Physical Response (TPR), fostering language acquisition and comprehension
- Collaborated with partner teacher to enhance dual language program, ensuring each student received 110 minutes of physical exercise weekly
- Co-facilitated staff and student development initiatives focused on anti-racism, social justice, and equity, promoting an inclusive educational environment
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
Mount Vernon School District
Mount Vernon
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Taught in both Spanish and English and integrated my previous knowledge of instructing literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and social emotional lessons
- Designed and implemented Guided Language Acquisition Design in language acquisition and cultural awareness
- Developed district Kindergarten assessments alongside a leadership team
- Collaborated with team members daily regarding curriculum and assessments
- Led all Kindergarten classes on a science specific field trip in partnership with the High School
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Pasco School District
Pasco
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Designed, planned, and implemented all subject areas aligned with Washington OSPI standards
- Administered monthly assessments in curriculum areas and provided interventions for low achieving and special needs students
- Collaborated with Kindergarten teachers to create district science curriculum that aligns with educational goals
- Represented district grade level team in transition to State Standards for mathematics, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives
- Facilitated community outreach events to enhance learning opportunities for students and families
Education
Principal Certificate - Educational Leadership
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA06-2026
Master of Science - Health And Physical Education
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA08-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA06-2011
Skills
- Portuguese and English - native languages
- Spanish - speak fluently, read, write, and comprehend with high proficiency
Timeline
Principal Intern
Mount Vernon School District
07.2025 - Current
Dual Language Physical Education Teacher
Mount Vernon School District
08.2016 - Current
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
Mount Vernon School District
08.2013 - 06.2016
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Pasco School District
08.2011 - 06.2013
Principal Certificate - Educational Leadership
City University of Seattle
Master of Science - Health And Physical Education
Central Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Walla Walla University