Melissa Jo Leek is an elementary educator in Memphis, Tennessee seeking a teaching position. She has over 14 years of experience teaching pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. Leek holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Memphis and a Pre-Kindergarten Endorsement from Middle Tennessee State University. She is proficient in various educational technologies and assessment tools. Leek has received several honors for her work, including the Rotary Award for Teacher Excellence nomination.

1. Melissa Jo Leek
3787 Faxon 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 and execute 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 Rotary Award 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