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- 1. Melissa Jo Leek 3787Faxon Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 901-201-9820 melissajoleek@hotmail.com Objective To utilize skills garnered over fourteen years as an elementary teacher to obtain a position. Education University of Memphis Bachelor of Science in Education Integrative Studies with an emphasis in Early and Middle Grades K-8 GPA 3.114 Graduation: Fall 2002 Middle Tennessee State University Pre-Kindergarten Endorsement Completed: Summer 2010 Teaching Experience Shelby Oaks Elementary Pre-Kindergarten and Elementary Educator, Lead Teacher, Grade Chair August 2011-Present Collect and implement documentation that is required for Federal, State, and District monitoring of Pre-kindergarten program at Shelby Oaks Elementary Prepare and organize various files on each student’s personal, academic, physical, and social development Conduct four conferences yearly with each parent/guardian at school, home, or on telephone Perform data entry and electronic data collection to ensure Federal funding of meals for Pre-kindergarten program Collect and maintain documents and files required for yearly re-certification from the Department of Education Prepare yearly requisitions to obtain materials required for a healthy, safe, and academically challenging classroom Direct and evaluate a teacher assistant in daily documentation, lesson plans, activities, and strategies in Pre-kindergarten classroom Communicate and plan instructional goals with colleges, administrative staff, and Pre- Kindergarten advisor Assist with academic, social, behavioral, and physical resources to ensure student and their family is prepared for next grade level
- 2. Prepare andexecute research-based instruction with technology integration in grade level content areas Utilize data from one-on-one and computer assessments to develop lesson plans for all learning styles and needs with whole group or small group instruction Attend regular staff meetings and professional development to ensure proper implementation of programs, documentation, or computer technology required by School, District, State, or Federal Administration Supervisors: Dr. Catherine Diezi (Principal of Shelby Oaks Elementary); Dr. DeAnna McClendon (Director of Early Childhood Education); Dr. Carolyn Harvey (Prekindergarten Instructional Advisor) Dr. William Herbert Brewster Elementary August 2007- May 2011 Communicate and plan instructional goals with colleges, administrative staff, and stakeholders in third and fourth grade departmentalized classroom Utilize data from one-on-one and computer assessments to develop lesson plans for all learning styles and needs with whole group or small group instruction Attend regular staff meetings and professional development to ensure proper implementation of programs, documentation, or computer technology required by administration Supervisor: Mrs. Angela Mickey (Principal) Alcy Elementary February 2003- May 2007 Attend regular staff meetings and professional development to ensure proper implementation of programs, documentation, or computer technology required by administration Utilize data from one-on-one and computer assessments to develop lesson plans for all learning styles and needs with whole group or small group instruction Communicate and plan instructional goals with colleges, administrative staff, and stakeholders in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Third Grade self-contained classroom Supervisor: Dr. Murphysteen Counts (Principal) Other Experiences University Of Memphis Campus School-Camp Invention Summer 2002/2005 Instructed engaging modules that encourages scientific problem-solving skills to elementary age students Supervisor: Mrs. Julie Thomas (Camp Invention Director) Grace-St. Luke’s-Miss Lee’s Preschool Summer Program Summer 2003/2004 Assisted in developing and conducting lessons and activities for Pre-school summer program
- 3. Supervisor: Terry Howell(Summer Camp Director) Immanuel Lutheran School Private Tutor Assist two students bi-weekly in reading comprehension strategies Supervisor: Mr. Robert Stewart (Parent) Community Involvement AmeriCorps Volunteer-Family Exchange Club Family Center Mentor, Teacher, Advocate, Investigator August 2001-August 2002 Volunteered in various programs in conjunction with Exchange Club Mentored and advocated for parents and adolescents with history of domestic abuse Participated and facilitated parent education class Investigated and suggested custody in cases through CASA program Supervisor: Mrs. Carol Russell (AmeriCorps Volunteer Director) Memphis Leadership Foundation Tutor Grizzlies Center September 2006-June 2007 Utilized technology to assess student vocabulary and reading comprehension Supervisor: Mrs. Felicia Wade (Memphis Leadership Foundation Founder) AAU/YOMCA Assistant Soccer Coach October 2005-2013 Assist in practices and games for 8-10 and Pre-K-2 age division in intramural soccer league Supervisor: Mrs. Lenora Washington (AAU/YOMRL Youth of Memphis Recreational League Director) Professional Development and Technology Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint PowerSchool Grade book Smart Board Imagination Station Imagine Learning My Learning Plan Professional Learning Zone Honors and Awards 2007-2008 Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women
- 4. 2006-2007 RotaryAward for Teacher Excellence Nominee 2005-2006 National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers 2005-2006 Who’s Who Among American Teachers 2004-2005 Who’s Who Among American Teachers References Dr. Catherine Diezi 6053 Summer Avenue Memphis, TN 38134 Phone: 901-416-4305 Email: diezicm@scsk12.org Dr. DeAnna McClendon 130 Ficker Street Memphis, TN 38112 Phone:901-416-3450 Email: mcclendondm@scsk12.org Dr. Carolyn Harvey 130 Flicker Street Memphis, TN 38112 Phone: 901-416-3450 Email: harveycj@scsk12.org Mrs. Ashley Self 6053 Summer Avenue Memphis, TN 38134 Phone: 901-416-4305 Email: bugga@scsk12.org Dr. Carrie Howell 262 Danny Thomas Place, MS 735 Memphis, TN 38105 Phone: 901-233-9342 Email: cmr@uab.edu