Melissa Wallace

2014-Current Learning Lab Director (middle and high school):

Created and implemented a program geared to meet the needs of students with diagnosed learning issues.

• Worked in a team approach and developed and implemented academic plans to best meet individual students and how they learned in the classroom
• Responsible for daily communications with teachers to ensure the student is receiving every tool needed to be successful.
• Continually researched new studies and techniques for students with learning issues.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
• Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Responsible for the orientation of new families. Discuss rules, regulations, scheduling, and follow up.
• Coordinate the SLES Key Club with over 70 members to provide service to the community.
• Manage the National Honor Society Inductees to make sure the charter is maintained and the guidelines are followed.

2010-2014 School Counselor (Preschool-Elementary):

• Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
• Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
• Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
• Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
• Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
• Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
• Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
• Advocated for students to access available resources.
• Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
• Worked with the Admissions Department to meet with prospective new families with admission to the school and follow up.

• Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse prevention.
• Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success.
• Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
• Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention.
• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
• Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
• Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
• Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
• Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
• Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.