1. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Relational expert experienced in creating growth minded environments linking together the mission of an
organization with the current reality by utilizing a rare ability to unlock in-house talent and value resulting
in increased productivity and innovation ultimately energizing an organization from the inside out.
Professional Attributes
 Relationship Builder
 Adaptable and Flexible
 Reflective Learner
VALUE
Intrinsically motivated, visionary thinker able to transfer valuable skills from over 10 years of experience in
education to add momentum, and high levels of integrity to the mission of an organization.
 Emotionally intelligent team leader able to inspire colleagues toward growth
 Reflective problem solver
 Literacy background enabling understanding across departments and organization’s purpose
 Reflective learner and motivated team member pursuing constant improvement
 Thinker and innovator of ideas able to create meaningful solutions to problems
 Community builder experienced in linking an organization to the local community using social
media and communication mediums
 Highly articulate and skilled critical thinker
 Information seeker skilled in linking technology to task
 Empathetic and compassionate
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Speaking & Leadership Opportunities
 Experience and Results on Innovating Teaching Methods:
 Co-Presenter at National Teaching Conference ASCD (Association for Supervision
and Curriculum Development)
 Des Moines, Iowa April 2014
 Motivating Colleagues on How to Achieve Optimal Student Learning Outcomes
 Individual Speaker on Literacy Across Content
 East Sac High School, Lake View, Iowa April 2015; October 2015
 Invitation to Speak on Innovative Teaching Methods at Neighboring School District
 Individual Speaker on Innovative Teaching Methods
 Rockwell City, Iowa April 2011; March 2013; November 2014; March 2015
 Chosen as Professional Learning Coach to Lead District into Teaching for 21’st Century
 Coached, Mentored & Developed Colleagues Instructional Value
 East Sac High School March 2013-2015
 Invited to Become an Active Member of the Professional Development Team
 Met with Administration to Plan & Develop, Prepared for, and Created Presentations
 East Sac Community School District 2013-2015
 Adair County R-II School District 2008-2011
Brashear, Missouri
 Invitation from Chief Executive at Prairie Lakes AEA (Area Education Agency) Jeff Herzberg to
Accompany His team to Observe Different Models of Education
 Went with the PAEA Team to Collaborate on Future of Education in Iowa
 Iowa Big (Project Based High School) Cedar Rapids, Iowa March 2015
Melissa A. Gray
14754 HilliardLane
Lancaster, Missouri 63548
Cell: (712)790-4434
Email: Melissagray0927@gmail.com
Twitter: MelissaSalgado3

2. SPECIAL SKILLS
 Communication Expert
 Data Analysis
 Teaching/Training/Presenting
 Technologically Literate
 Writing/Planning/Scheduling
 Conceptual Thinker
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2015 English Teacher, IKM-Manning Community School District Manning, Iowa
 Designed and w rote curriculumlinking business w orld to school
 Collaborated w ith area businesses to create opportunities for authentic earning opportunities
 Used appropriate technology to engage, and instruct students
 Communicated openly w ith parents in regards to classroomlearning experiences
 Met routinely w ith administrators to discuss workand growth
 Updated electronic grade book and lesson plans
 Participated in district professionaldevelopment and meetings
 Built relationships w ith students, teachers, staff, and administrators
 Planned for financialneeds and expenditures, and kept accurate records
2011-2015 English Teacher East Sac Community School District Lake View, Iowa
 Wrote curriculum focused on integrating 21st
employability standards
 Collaborated w ith colleagues to improve instruction
 Used appropriate technology to engage, and instruct students
 Communicated openly w ith parents in regards to classroomlearning experiences electronically
 Observed other teachers, invited teachers to observe & practiced effective feedback protocol
 Updated electronic grade book and lesson plans
 Designed professionaldevelopment eLearning modules
 Trained & coached developing teachers
 Assisted colleagues in brainstorming and w riting curriculum
 Built relationships w ith students, teachers, staff, and administrators
 Provided valuable feedbackto students, and helped them grow in skills and development
 Developed personalized learning netw orkvia Tw itter leading to multiple opportunities professionally
 Mentored young faculty
 Collaborated & practiced peer observation/feedbackwith math and vocationalagriculture teachers
 Planned for financialneeds and expenditures, and kept accurate records
2008-2011 English/Spanish Teacher Adair County R-II School District Brashear, Missouri
 Communicated openly w ith parents in regards to classroomlearning experiences electronically
 Updated electronic grade book and lesson plans
 Participated in district professionaldevelopment and meetings
 Planned for financialneeds and expenditures, and kept accurate records
2006-2008 English Teacher La Plata R-I School District La Plata, Missouri
 Participated in National Writing Project to teach w riting/literature
 Updated grade book and lesson plans
 Participated in district professionaldevelopment and meetings
 Planned for financialneeds and expenditures, and kept accurate records
EDUCATION
2011 M.A. Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona
 Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary Literacy
 Anticipated Graduation Date Summer 2017
2006 B.A. Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa
 Secondary English