MELISSA SANGER
Williamson
Summary
Experienced educator with a proven track record of fostering collaboration and promoting an engaging work environment. Skilled in cultivating relationships with various stakeholders and dedicated to ensuring student success across all aspects of their development. Passionate about creating a supportive and empowering educational experience for both students and colleagues alike.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning Committee Member
Belfry Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Contacted Kona Ice to develop monthly visits as fundraiser.
- Created schedule and shared schedule with faculty to ensure each grade level had time at Kona Ice truck with little interruption to instruction.
- Helped create weekly schedule for Essential 55 implementation with RCA guidelines.
- Helped create monthly RCA House Meeting Schedule and guidelines for House Leader selection.
- Work closely with PTO president and leaders to organize events
KSA Committee
Belfry Elementary
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with admin and colleagues to plan theme and games for the KSA pep rally.
ILT Member
Belfry Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Worked with administration to analyze data to make decisions best for our school.
- Reported school decisions and events to grade level team members in a timely manner.
Third Grade Teacher
Belfry Elementary
08.2020 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Differentiated lessons to accommodate interventions to guarantee student success.
- PLC leader to track student progress and analyze data to guarantee a viable curriculum to all students.
- Helped create and implement Tier 2 intense instruction based on careful examination of summative standard based assessments.
New Teacher Mentor
Belfry Elementary
08.2020 - Current
- Guided two ELA third grade teachers into implementation of standards. 2022 and 2023
- Guided MAT teacher in new position to learn standards, classroom management strategies, and lesson planning. 2024-2025
- Analyzed data with new teachers to ensure viable curriculum and mastery was met.
- Conducted classroom observations of mentees to provide guidance on implementation of lessons.
Cooperating Teacher for Student Teachers
University Of Pikeville
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Guided four student teachers in the implementation of engaging lessons using district standards and formative assessment techniques to ensure student success.
- 2021-2022. Two teachers- Both teachers have current teaching positions and excelling in their schools.
- 2023-2024 Guided two additional student teachers- Both teachers have current teaching position in KY and excelling in their positions.
- Interviewed incoming student teachers on application of academic standards.
Curriculum Development Team
Pike County School District
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Analyzed curriculum standards to develop timeline of implementation through collaboration with third grade teachers.
- Presented and explained grade level draft timelines to K-5 teachers in school to develop feedback to share with committee.
Professional Development Leader
Belfry Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned and conducted monthly engaging trainings with 12 staff members on Whole Brain Strategies to fulfill requirements for the 2022-2023 PGP.
- Met with teachers to provide guidance to ensure strategies were being implemented in classroom instruction.
First Grade Teacher
Belfry Elementary
08.2009 - 07.2020
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- PLC leader to track student progress and analyze data to guarantee a viable curriculum to all students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Belfry Elementary
08.2000 - 07.2009
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional, and social needs for personalized support.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- PLC leader and collaborator of lessons
Academic Team Coach
Belfry Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Developed study materials and assessments to coach 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade team members to a district and regional championship.
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership
Union College
Barbourville, KY07.2008
Masters - Elementary Teacher Education
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pikeville College
Pikeville, KY05.2000
Skills
- Staff training/development
- Leadership
- Relationship building
- Problem-Solving
- Coaching and mentoring
- Interpersonal Communication
- Active Listening
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Work ethic
Certification
- KP1S: Statement Of Eligibility For Provisional Certificate For Instructional Leadership Principal, All Grades, Level 1, 01/28/23, 12/31/28
- KEL: Professional Certificate For Teaching In Elementary School, Primary Through Grade 5, 07/01/20, 06/30/25
Timeline
Planning Committee Member
Belfry Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
KSA Committee
Belfry Elementary
02.2023 - Current
Curriculum Development Team
Pike County School District
01.2023 - 12.2023
ILT Member
Belfry Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Professional Development Leader
Belfry Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
Cooperating Teacher for Student Teachers
University Of Pikeville
08.2021 - 05.2024
Third Grade Teacher
Belfry Elementary
08.2020 - Current
New Teacher Mentor
Belfry Elementary
08.2020 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Belfry Elementary
08.2009 - 07.2020
Academic Team Coach
Belfry Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2008
Kindergarten Teacher
Belfry Elementary
08.2000 - 07.2009
Masters - Elementary Teacher Education
Morehead State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pikeville College
Masters - Educational Leadership
Union College
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