Melissa Jo Davis
Denton,TX
Summary
Principal resident with extensive experience in school leadership and data-driven instructional practices. Proven track record of enhancing academic performance and community engagement through strategic planning and effective communication. Strong ability to cultivate positive relationships among students, parents, and staff while implementing innovative educational programs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Resident
McNair and Evers Park Elementary School
Denton, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Currently, I am mentored in all principal and assistant principal duties and responsibilities.
- Entrusted by the administration on both campuses to lead the campus while the principal mentors are off campus.
- Oversaw the implementation of state-mandated testing programs for the STAAR and TELPAS.
- Facilitated and initiated ARD and 504 meetings.
- Trained in MTSS and DMTSS.
- Conducted bullying/threat assessments.
- Recruited qualified educators to fill open positions within the school.
- Collaborated with the CLT to provide teachers with targeted professional development for best instructional practices.
- Provided staff development, instructional coaching during PLT's, PLC's and participated in Guiding Coalitions
- Currently completing the Principal Leader Practicum through UNT and Denton ISD
ESL/Bilingual Specialist
Denton ISD- Nelson/Stephens Elementary
Denton, Texas
08.2012 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach English as a Second Language to elementary students implementing TEKS and ELPS.
- Conducted LPAC meetings and met all requirements for district compliance and personnel training for all campus stakeholders in meeting district compliance through PD and LPAC processes.
- Provided individualized instruction for English language learners, tailoring lessons to meet their needs while modeling using technology, workshop model and implementing current district practices.
- Collaborated with school administration and teachers regarding the development of ESL curriculum standards for the district including ELPS, SIOP, Language Objectives and Reading Inventories.
- TELPAS assessment administrator, compliance coordinator, rater and verifier.
- Developed strategies to motivate struggling ESL learners using positive reinforcement techniques while implementing coaching and collaboration strategies with ESL classroom teachers.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings for classroom ESL and bilingual teachers through instructional modeling approaches.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs while coaching ESL teachers for small group conferencing using current methodologies and metalinguistic awareness.
- Coached Denton ISD campus ESL/BIL specialist in LPAC compliance and ESL strategies.
- Implemented instructional coaching strategies as well as student-centered coaching to improve student learning and outcomes.
- Provided beginning of the year testing for bilingual students at various Denton ISD campuses including Pre-K campuses for LPAC chair duties.
- Provided testing for Pre-K early registration processes at the campus and district level.
- Assistant Interventionist for Math and Reading in grades 3-5 to include ESL students and at-risk students to help with high needs populations.
- Analyzed campus math and reading data through PLC's and vertical teams.
- Actively serving on the Guiding Coalition, Student Council Sponsor, Cultural Awareness Team, Behavioral Response Team as well as volunteer for the Denton Public School Foundation.
- Mentor Teacher for TWU and UNT student teachers.
Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Lake Dallas ISD
Lake Dallas, TX
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Created a supportive classroom environment that encouraged students to take risks in their second language while implementing metalinguistic strategies.
- Set goals for 100% student passing on TAKS/STAAR test and achieved over 90% passing on English version of state assessment.
Math Instructional Specialist/Math Teacher
Lake Dallas ISD
Lake Dallas, TX
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Provided math instruction to students in grade 5 at and intermediate campus, implementing various teaching methods.
- Designated as a University of North Texas Mentor Teacher
- Designated Bilingual/ESL Math Teacher
- Designated TAKS Academy Lead teacher responsible for intensive review for at-risk students
- District presenter for staff development in the area of Math strategies and intervention
Teacher/Spanish Teacher
John Knox School of Canyon Creek
Richardson , TX
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives in a self contained 5th grade class.
- Second year taught World, American and Texas History 3rd - 8th grade in mutli-age classes
- Spanish teacher 3-8th grade
- Washington, D.C. coordinator for end of year scholar trip
Substitute Teacher/Spanish Interpreter
Sulphur Springs Union School District
Canyon Country, CA
08.2002 - 10.2003
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Interpreter for academic parent conferences for all elementary schools
Sixth Grade Teacher
Ysleta ISD
El Paso, TX
08.1996 - 05.2002
- Organized and implemented lesson plans that aligned with state standards for sixth grade curriculum.
- Gifted and Talented teacher responsible for testing and evaluation.
- Community in schools coordinator with the government housing authority and Tigua Indian Reservation at Ysleta.
- Member of district curriculum teams in the areas of Social Studies, Math and Gifted and Talented(230 hours +) in presentation and training.
- Presenter at Region 19 and 18 for TAAS, TAKS alignment in the area of Social Studies and Math.
- District trainer and presenter for 4MAT from the company of, About Learning, Inc.
- University of Texas at El Paso guest presenter to graduate students to assist in promoting parental and community involvement in low socio-economic communities.
- University of Texas at El Paso mentor teacher and summer school coordinator.
Education
M.Ed. - Education Administration
University of North Texas
Denton, TX06-2025
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-1996
Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Denton ISD LEAD participant
- Leadership in bilingual education
- Reading and math intervention
- Instructional Coach
- LPAC Compliance
- Data-driven practices
- Compliance coordination
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Parent communication
- Instructional leadership
- School administration
- Teacher evaluation T-TESS
- CPI Certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Training
LPAC Compliance/TELPAS Testing
504/ARD Training-Denton ISD
T-TESS Certification-Region 11
CPI Certified-Denton ISD
Ron Clark Academy-House Systems
Instructional Coaching Training-Jim Knight, Denton ISD
Student Centered Coaching Training- Denton ISD BIL/ESL Dept.
Dual Language Training- Dr. Jose Medina, Educational Solutions
SIOP Training and co-presenter- Amy Washam, Denton ISD
i-Ready Training- Denton ISD, PD Summer Session
ELPS Flip Book-Seidlitz
PLD Trainer of Trainers- Region 11
A leader knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.
Denton ISD Leadership Profile
References
Djenane Bolton
Principal at McNair Elementary
dbolton@dentonisd.org
940-369-3600
Erin Vennell
Principal at Evers Park Elementary
evennell@dentonisd.org
940-369-2600
Dr. Roshounda Ellerbe
rellerbe@dentonisd.org
940-369-0802
Timeline
Principal Resident
McNair and Evers Park Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
ESL/Bilingual Specialist
Denton ISD- Nelson/Stephens Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2024
Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Lake Dallas ISD
08.2009 - 05.2012
Math Instructional Specialist/Math Teacher
Lake Dallas ISD
08.2008 - 05.2009
Teacher/Spanish Teacher
John Knox School of Canyon Creek
08.2004 - 05.2006
Substitute Teacher/Spanish Interpreter
Sulphur Springs Union School District
08.2002 - 10.2003
Sixth Grade Teacher
Ysleta ISD
08.1996 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At El Paso
M.Ed. - Education Administration
University of North Texas
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