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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Melissa Sarasty

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dedicated and passionate principal with 5 years of experience, committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive educational environment. Believes in leaving a positive impact through every action and ensuring every student receives a high-quality education to become compassionate and successful members of society.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal

Lovell Elementary
08.2019 - Current
  • Led the school with a focus on academic excellence and holistic development
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning and engagement
  • Fostered a collaborative environment among staff, students, and parents
  • Developed and executed school improvement plans to meet educational standards
  • Ensured a safe and supportive atmosphere for all students.

Senior Administrator

East and North Learning Community
03.2016 - 08.2019
  • Supported administrators with implementing district goals and school improvement
  • Acted as a bridge between schools and the district
  • Proactively supported top district administrators to work with school administration for student’s academic success.

Senior Administrator

Research Accountability and Grants
05.2012 - 03.2016
  • Worked with teachers to develop CFEs for hundreds of courses in OCPS
  • Educated participants on creating valid and reliable assessments to support VAM scores and outline course expectations
  • Initiated ONE OCPS to streamline expectations of hundreds of courses throughout OCPS.

Resource Teacher

Professional Development Services
04.2008 - 05.2012
  • Organized and conducted Professional Learning Communities, Common Assessments, and Lesson Study
  • Worked with schools throughout the district on specific goals for school improvement and teacher development.

Reading Coach

Fern Creek Elementary
08.2006 - 04.2008
  • Collaborated with teachers on best practices for reading instruction
  • Supported teachers with understanding data to drive instruction based on student need.

Teacher

Orlo Vista and Fern Creek Elementary
08.1999 - 07.2006
  • Created standards-based lessons to help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally
  • Differentiated small and whole group instruction based on individual student needs
  • Became a leader in Conscious Discipline and had a model classroom for colleagues to observe and collaborate.

Education

Education Specialist Degree - Education Leadership

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
01.2012

Skills

  • Leadership and Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student Counseling
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Community Engagement

Certification

  • Education Leadership
  • School Principal
  • Prekindergarten/Primary Education

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Principal

Lovell Elementary
08.2019 - Current

Senior Administrator

East and North Learning Community
03.2016 - 08.2019

Senior Administrator

Research Accountability and Grants
05.2012 - 03.2016

Resource Teacher

Professional Development Services
04.2008 - 05.2012

Reading Coach

Fern Creek Elementary
08.2006 - 04.2008

Teacher

Orlo Vista and Fern Creek Elementary
08.1999 - 07.2006

Education Specialist Degree - Education Leadership

National Louis University

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