Sharon Mellette
Assistant Principal
Manning,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering( 5)-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Goal-oriented driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Principal
Dr. Rose Wilder Elementary School
Summerton, SC
08.2024 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Assistant Principal
Manning Jr. High School
Manning, SC
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
Assistant Principal
Scott's Branch Middle High School
Summerton, SC
06.2018 - 01.2023
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
Social Studies Teacher
Scotts Branch High School
Summerton, South Carolina
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
St. Paul Elementary
Summerton, SC
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
Gifted and Talented Teacher/Social Studies Teacher
Scott's Branch Middle School
Summerton, South Carolina
08.1999 - 06.2008
- Planned and implemented program of study to meet individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Established and maintained standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline to achieve functional learning atmosphere in classroom.
- Guided learning process toward achievement of social studies curriculum goals and established clear objectives for lessons, assignments and projects.
- Cultivated and maintained open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social and behavioral progress.
- Selected and requested appropriate books and instructional materials to optimize social studies classes.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Encouraged consistent classroom attendance and managed student behavior using constructive criticism.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Math Teacher
Manning Middle School
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Education
Ph.D. - Theology
School of Great Commission
Columbia, SC 01.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA 07.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC 09.1990 - 05.1995
Skills
Student and parent relations
Academic administration
Policy development and enforcement
Common Core learning standards
Student achievement
Group facilitation and presentations
Relationship building and networking
Training and mentoring
Standardized Testing
Verbal and written communication
Staff Development
School administration
Lesson Planning
Community engagement
Faculty Development
Character Education
Behavioral Management
Parental Communication
Teambuilding
Organization and Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Motivated
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
District Teacher of the Year 2006-2007
District Teacher of the Year 2017-2018
Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Founder of I Am That Girl Mentoring Foundation 5013C
Owner of EmpowHer Purpose Coaching LLC
Certification
Principal Certification
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Dr. Rose Wilder Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Principal Certification
09-2023
Assistant Principal
Manning Jr. High School
01.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Life Coach
08-2021
Ph.D. - Theology
School of Great Commission
01.2021 - 12.2022
Ordained Minister
07-2018
Assistant Principal
Scott's Branch Middle High School
06.2018 - 01.2023
Social Studies Teacher
Scotts Branch High School
08.2014 - 06.2018
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
St. Paul Elementary
08.2008 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Education
Cambridge College
07.2006 - 06.2007
Gifted and Talented Teacher/Social Studies Teacher
Scott's Branch Middle School
08.1999 - 06.2008
Math Teacher
Manning Middle School
08.1998 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Charleston Southern University
09.1990 - 05.1995
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