Melody Leung

Curriculum & Instruction Professional Development Stakeholder Engagement Funding & Grants Management

Leadership & Program Development

• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for linguistic program development and operations.
• Developed a strong district program, expanding from a single teacher/coordinator model to a team of seven teachers and three assistants.
• Directed day-to-day operations of the language support program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
• Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
• Led a team to design and implement an alternative graduation pathway for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE), ensuring equitable access to academic success.
• Led the successful proposal and approval process for the district to grant the Global Education Achievement Certificate (GEAC) and the Seal of Biliteracy in Wisconsin, expanding recognition of multilingual students' skills and achievements.
• Regularly evaluated the school district's language support program to improve student learning outcomes, increase family support, and enhance school-family engagement.
• Reviewed content curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding and identify competence.
• Collaborated with teachers to evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content, ensuring that all students were able to access content, participate in learning, and demonstrate understanding.
• Designed and delivered professional learning workshops for stakeholder groups, including staff, families, and community members.
• Developed, planned, and implemented staff professional development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
• Worked cooperatively with stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create a culturally sensitive learning environment.
• Represented the educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as a subject matter liaison for a range of services and activities.
• Authored grant proposals to secure and manage federal Title III and Immigrant Children and Youth Grant funds, ensuring alignment with program goals and compliance with regulations.
• Managed and allocated funds to support multilingual learner programs and services, maximizing their impact on student success.
• Oversaw budget planning and implementation, ensuring effective use of resources to enhance instructional support and family engagement.

• Taught English Language Development (ELD) classes at the middle and high school levels, providing targeted instruction to develop multilingual learners' academic language proficiency.
• Provided push-in support across all grade levels, collaborating with teachers to scaffold instruction, differentiate lessons, and ensure equitable access to rigorous content.
• Co-taught kindergarten literacy, integrating language development strategies to build foundational literacy skills and foster early bilingualism.
• Served as an active team member on grade-level teams, working closely with colleagues to develop inclusive instructional practices and advocate for multilingual learners.
• Designed easily accessible resources for staff, increasing their capacity to support language learners effectively.
• Developed efficient and effective systems to streamline communication, documentation, and instructional planning for multilingual learners.
• Created and implemented electronic Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) to personalize instruction, track progress, and support goal setting for multilingual students.
• Designed monitoring sheets to track language development, academic growth, and intervention effectiveness, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Led professional learning sessions for educators, providing strategies to integrate language development into all subject areas.
• Acted as a liaison between families and schools, strengthening communication, providing guidance on language acquisition, and ensuring multilingual families had access to resources.
• Advocated for culturally and linguistically responsive practices, ensuring curriculum and instructional approaches reflected and supported the diverse needs of multilingual students.

• Taught high school French levels I–V, designing engaging and rigorous lessons to develop students' proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Implemented diverse, student-centered teaching strategies to support learners of all abilities and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and dynamic classroom environment.
• Designed and delivered immersive learning experiences using a variety of instructional methods, multimedia resources, and technology to enhance language acquisition.
• Organized and led international study trips, providing students with authentic cultural and linguistic immersion opportunities.
• Developed and adapted curriculum to reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of students, ensuring relevance and accessibility.