Melissa Sliger
Centre,Alabama
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in reading intervention and ELA instruction, demonstrated at Cherokee County Board of Education. Specializes in individualized support and strategic planning, leveraging organizational skills and proficiency in Renaissance Software to significantly enhance student reading levels. Committed to continuous professional development and adopting flexible approaches for optimal student outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Centre Elementary School
10.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Taught Take Flight to small groups.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Used MSLE approaches to achieve dramatic results with students.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
1st and 4th Grade Teacher
Cherokee County Board Of Education
08.2003 - 10.2017
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
4th-6th ELA Teacher
Cherokee County Board Of Education
08.2000 - 06.2003
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Education
Master of Science - Education Leadership
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12.1999
Skills
- Proficient in Renaissance Software
- Continuous professional development
- Assessments
- Small Group Instruction
- Reading groups
- Strategic Planning
- Individualized support
- Skills Assessment
- Organizational Skills
- Flexible approach
- Standardized Testing
- Group Instruction
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Centre Elementary School
10.2017 - Current
1st and 4th Grade Teacher
Cherokee County Board Of Education
08.2003 - 10.2017
4th-6th ELA Teacher
Cherokee County Board Of Education
08.2000 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Education Leadership
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
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