Melissa Sedillo
Summary
Detail-oriented collaborator with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Focused education professional with master's degree in Educational Leadership and experience helping students achieve academic goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Well-rounded and dynamic with expertise in curriculum planning and development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grant Administrator
Athens City Schools: Brookhill
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
Lead Latchkey Teacher
Athens City Schools: Brookhill Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Streamlined after school operations through effective the use of the Brightwheel App.
- Managed administrative tasks such as record-keeping, billing, and reporting to ensure efficient operation of the afterschool program.
- Managed the enrollment process for new families, ensuring that all necessary documentation was collected and properly maintained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering a sense of community within the afterschool program.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Classroom Teacher
Athens City Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Utilized data-driven instruction practices to identify areas needing improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Implemented project-based learning strategies, encouraging teamwork and critical thinking skills among students.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, creating a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
08.2015 - 07.2021
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, discipline, and budgetary needs as the Co-Chair of the School Site Council (SSC)
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership K-12
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States05.2013
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Activity Coordination
- Task Prioritization
- Student Development
- Adaptability and Quick to Learn
- Technology Integration
- Student-Centered Learning
- Self Motivation
- Policy and procedure development
- Student Discipline
- Data-Driven
- Strong Organizational Skills
Certification
- Certified LETRS
- GATE Certified
- Cross Cultural, Language, and Academic Development Credential
- School Site Teacher of the Year 2019-2020
Timeline
Grant Administrator
Athens City Schools: Brookhill
01.2024 - 04.2024
Lead Latchkey Teacher
Athens City Schools: Brookhill Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Athens City Schools
08.2021 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
08.2015 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership K-12
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Fairmont State University
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