1. Melissa C. Langtry
9639 East Huggins Court
Parker, Colorado 80134
(303) 868-0603
HYPERLINK "mailto:langtryvikings@yahoo.com" langtryvikings@yahoo.com
Education New York University, School of Education, New York, New York
Master of Arts Degree in Early Childhood & Elementary Education, May 2000
Metropolitan State College of Denver, College of Arts & Sciences, Denver, Colorado
Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Psychology and a minor in
Special Education, May 1997
University of Wyoming, School of Education, Laramie, Wyoming
Majored in Elementary Education, August 1992-December 1993
Certification Colorado State Professional License
Teaching
Experience Cherry Valley Elementary, Franktown, Colorado 07/08-08/15
Math and Social Studies Teacher, grades kindergarten through 6th
General Educator for multi-grade classrooms K, 2-3, and 3-4
Plan and implement student-centered math lessons based on state and district standards using Investigations
and Connected Math programs
Create engaging math and social studies lessons that develop students critical thinking and problem solving
skills
Continually monitor student progress toward mastery of standards using formative, interim, and summative
assessments
Keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing
consistent feedback to both students and their families
Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.
Computer Resource Teacher: responsibilities included maintaining and updating iPads, Mac Books, and
desktop computers for the school. Helped to educate and trouble shoot issues when colleagues had difficulty
with technology
Part of the DCSD Learning and Leadership committee, specifically, Quality Assessment Leader for Cherry
Valley Elementary
MAP facilitator: responsible for setting up tests for other teachers, helped those teachers to interpret data,
which was used to help drive instruction
Teacher representative for the Student Accountability Committee
Iron Horse Elementary, Parker, Colorado 07/07-07/08
Literacy Specialist, grades 5 and 6
Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of struggling readers and writers, specifically children on IEP’s and ILP’s
District trained in LIFT Elements
Implemented Every Child A Writer Rubric
Introduced Reciprocal Teaching to struggling readers
Melded the use of technology and LIFT elements to create high interest lessons and activities
Collaborated daily with the fifth and sixth grade teachers to ensure children’s needs were being met.
Worked closely with classroom teachers on EPR’s, attended parent-teacher conferences, and meetings specific to my
students

2. Used PBS matrix to support positive behavior
Cherokee Trail Elementary, Parker, Colorado 07/00-03/05
(Maternity leave from 03/05-07/07)
Head Teacher, grades 2, 4, and 6
Integrated a balanced literacy program
Used differentiated instruction to facilitate multiple learning styles
Held daily conferences with students to examine individual needs
Helped pilot new reading program, Trophies, into classroom and school
Provided writing instruction using Six Trait Writing
Supported students through one-on-one and group instruction
Responsible for organizing students into book clubs to help initiate meaningful book discussions
Promoted creative thinking and learning through theatre workshops
One of three teacher/advisors to head up the Student Leadership team
Integrated technology in classroom lessons and homework
Responsible for teaching mathematics using Everyday Math