1. Melissa Vargo
1520 Birdsall
Houston, Tx 77004
936.334.6606
Education: UNIVERSITY OF Houston – Clear Lake, Fall 1999
· Bachelors of Science – Interdisciplinary Studies; Specializing in English with
emphasis in social studies
Experience:
NCS PEARSON, INC, Educational Measurement Division, 2012 – Current – Online
Scorer; 7th and 8th grade standardized and modified assessments in writing for the
states of California and Kentucky
-Successfully train for assessments and provide holistic scoring and criteria for each
response.
-Temporary position based on availability
VAULT DENIM, 2011 – Current – Inventory Coordinator and Independent Fashion
Consultant
-Responsible for maintaining, storing, and replenishing company inventory, as well
as coordinating distribution between consultants.
-Generate inventory sales and company expansion through creative events,
knowledge of product, and entrepreneurial skills
-Direct sales position – hours are flexible and self-imposed
LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, 2004 – 2008 – Fourth Grade Teacher;
Reading, Writing, Language Arts, and Social Studies
-Accountable for student success in the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Tests (TAKS) for reading and writing
-Full-time position
LIBERTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, 2001 – 2004 – Fourth Grade Teacher;
Reading, Writing, and Language Arts
-Accountable for student success in the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Tests for reading and writing
-Mentor Teacher for peer seeking teaching certificate through Region IV Academic
Center – provided support in classroom management, lesson plans, discipline
strategies, and other aspects related to teaching; performed observations to assess
strengths, and worked collaboratively with Region IV supervisor
-Full-time position
TARKINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, 1999 - 2001 – Second Grade
Teacher; Self Contained
-Full-time position
Technology:
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point
InteGrade Pro for gradebook, lesson plans, and reports
Microsoft Outlook for email and instant messaging

2. References
Lynda Ager
Retired Colleague and Team Teacher
Liberty Elementary
37 Little John Ln.
Dayton, TX 77535
936-258-5710
Belva Perry
Colleague and Team Teacher
LaPorte Elementary
127 North 4th St.
LaPorte, TX 77571
832-549-1081
Cheryl Singleton
Independent Consultant, Sponsor, and Team Leader
11723 Country Springs
San Antonio, TX 78249
210-632-1754
Sissy Mills
Manager at DuBose Insurance
PO Box 344
Gonzales, TX 78629
830-672-9584