Melvina L. Barton is an experienced educational management professional with over 20 years of experience in various roles such as librarian, media specialist, technology coordinator, reading and math specialist, and substitute teacher. She has a doctorate in instructional leadership from NOVA Southeastern University and is seeking an instructional leadership or assistant principal position to utilize her experience improving student achievement, implementing technology, and developing staff professionally.

1. Melvina L. Barton
Educational Management Professional
Present:
 Librarian/Media Specialist at Baden Elementary and Indian Queen Elementary
Past:
 Librarian/Media Specialist at Beacon Heights Elementary School and Kenmoor Middle
School
 Education Aide, Technology Coordinator, DIBELS Coordinator at Burrville Elementary
School
 Librarian/Media Specialist at Burrville Elementary School
 Reading, Math Specialist, Technology Coordinator, Business Manager at Brown Center
 Department Chair, Reading L.A. Teacher, Textbook Coordinator at Thomas Johnson
Middle School
 Per-Diem General Math Teacher at William Wirt Middle School
 Dedicated Aide, Afterschool Coordinator, Substitute Teacher at Prince Georges County
Education:
 NOVA Southeastern University
 NOVA Southeastern University
 NOVA Southeastern University
 Bowie State University
Industry: Education Management
Melvina L. Barton’s Summary:
I am a hard-working and student-focused educational leader with 20 years of teaching and
educational leadership experience within a variety of elementary and middle school
environments. Being a versatile educator, I have had wonderful opportunities to serve in
different roles including Librarian/Media Specialist, Technology Coordinator, DIBELS
Coordinator, Math Specialist, Business Manager, Reading Language Arts Teacher, Provisional
Department Chair, and Substitute Teacher.
Throughout my educational career, I have taken on an active role within the school community,
going above and beyond to participate in a variety of committees and programs that I believed
would benefit the students and the school.
I am now looking to bring my well-rounded skill set into an instructional leadership or assistant
principal position. As part of your administrative team, I will offer the following:
 Experienced serving as Teacher in Charge when the administrator was absent from the
building

2.  Planned and executed various projects to improve the school environment that involved
conducting meetings, analyzing data, writing reports, and providing professional
development
 Developed, organized and implemented in-services and training workshops and seminars
for teachers, parents, and school personnel, regarding educational technology and library
resources
 Developed syllabi, course structure, learning materials, assessments, and instructional
strategies for all classes taught within library, reading, math, reading language arts, and
substitute teaching environments
My record of improving student learning and achievement rates, instituting robust instructional
technology, designing comprehensive professional development initiatives for staff, and
redesigning comprehensive curriculum has enhanced my school communities. I can offer your
school district this level of performance because I face challenges head-on and always strive for
excellent results.
Melvina L. Barton’s Specialties:
Educational Administration
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Improvements
Problem Based Learning
Technology Enhancement
Learning Methodologies
Student Discipline
Student Safety
Distance Learning
Integration of Technology
Instructional Technology
Community Outreach
Community Relations
Library Science / Media
Performance Improvements
Educational Leadership
Workshop & Seminar Presentations
Literature Based Program
Performance Assessments
Team Teaching Approach
Student Record Documentation
Textbook Review
Melvina L. Barton’s Experience:
Librarian/Media Specialist

3. Baden Elementary and Indian Queen Elementary – Brandywine/Fort Washington, MD
2014 – Present
Directed the school library and its services for students and staff. Developed and supported
technology training for the school community.
 Held in-service and professional development sessions on technology and library resources
for staff members.
 Established and maintained open communications with students, parents, teachers, and
colleagues, while encouraging positive student attitudes and respecting the dignity and
value of teachers.
 Created a research manual for students to help them perform basic research and citations.
 Served as Teacher in Charge when the administrator was absent from the building.
Librarian/Media Specialist
Beacon Heights Elementary and Kenmoor Middle School – Lanham/Riverdale, MD
2012 - 2014
Directed technology training for students and staff; instructed and conducted various workshops
for students and staff on PowerPoint software and word processing.
 Collaborated on the Beacon Heights Elementary School Reading Corner project,
transforming the library into a safe, inviting, and inspiring environment for the students
and the local community.
 Successfully revived a dormant library system, transforming it into an integral part of the
instructional program.
 Helped to organized several events, such as the eighth grade graduation ceremony, school
dance, awards assembly, and parent-teacher conferences.
 Led the introduction of whiteboards and distance learning into the school community.
Education Aide, Technology Coordinator, DIBELS Coordinator
Burrville Elementary School – Washington, DC
2010 – 2012
Maintained inventory of property, provided networking and desktop support, and completed
account maintenance tasks. Provided excellent IT support to students and staff.
Librarian and Media Specialist
Burrville Elementary School – Washington, DC
2007 – 2010

4. Developed syllabus and overall course structure as the Librarian and Media Specialist.
Developed, organized, monitored, and supported technology training for students and staff.
Conducted various facility and student workshops in word processing and PowerPoint software.
Reading, Math Specialist, Technology Coordinator, Business Manager
Browne Center – Washington, DC
2005 – 2007
Developed and implemented course materials for use in a special education. Handled technical
issues and troubleshooting within an enterprise environment, including system crashes, slow-
downs, and data recoveries.
 Organized, monitored, and supported technology training for staff and students.
 Maintained and distributed textbook materials.
 Engaged and tracked Priority 1 issues, ensuring timely documentation, escalation,
resolution, and closure of trouble tickets.
Department Chair, Reading L.A. Teacher, Textbook Coordinator
Thomas Johnson Middle School – Lanham, MD
2002 – 2005
Co-taught a class of 31 special education students and taught Reading Language Arts classes to 45
students. Implemented a full middle school curriculum within a fully mainstreamed classroom
environment.
 Successfully reached No Child Left Behind and State of Maryland teaching goals.
 As the 8th Grade Language Arts Department Chairperson, conducted department meetings,
analyzed data, wrote reports, and provided staff development.
 Served on the Leadership Team, as well as the Activities Coordinator and Textbook
Coordinator.
 Implemented a pilot mentoring program for multicultural youth that utilized mutual
respect, integrity, and responsibility to succeed.
Per-Diem General Math Teacher
William Wirt Middle School – Riverdale, MD
1996 – 1997
Taught 8th Grade General Mathematics classes to 75 students per day. Created lesson plans and
events to gain State of Maryland teaching goals. Implemented a variety of teaching strategies to
optimize student learning.
Dedicated Aide, Afterschool Coordinator, Substitute Teacher

5. Prince Georges County – Upper Marlboro, MD
1991 – 1997
Took over classes during regular teacher absences; collaborated with teachers on curriculum, met
with students upon request, and graded all student work, including exams.
Melvina L. Barton’s Certifications:
MD. State APC Library Media, Special Education, Reading
MD. State Elementary Education
MD. State Facilities Management
Melvina L. Barton’s Education:
NOVA Southeastern University – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctorate of Education in Instructional Leadership
2017
NOVA Southeastern University – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Educational Specialist in Educational Media
2014
NOVA Southeastern University – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Master of Arts in K-12 Technology Integration Specialization, Curriculum and Instruction
2012
Bowie State University – Bowie, MD
Bachelor of Science in Media Broadcasting Technology
1989
Melvina L. Barton’s Courses:
TSOL Course – Online
Present
OPAC Workshop
PGCPS
2014
Certificate for Language Access in the District of Columbia

6. 2012
Certificate for Diversity in the District of Columbia
2012
Making Content Comprehensible for All Students: the SIOP Model
2011
Donations Management Training Webinar
2010
PassedPraxis Reading and Writing
Praxis II in Content Area of Special Education
2005
Reading Institute “Bridging the Divide”
2005
DCPS Inclusion Classrooms for Secondary School Teachers
2005
Language Arts Institute
2004
NEA “I Can Do It and Mega Skills Training”
2002
Intel Teach to the Future Course
2002
Instructional Readiness Course
2000
Materials Readiness Course
2000
Melvina L. Barton’s Organizations:
Baden PTA
2015-2016
Community Response Team
CERT

7. 2013-Present
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
2008-Present
Order of the Eastern Star Thrift Chapter 12
2000-Present
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
1995-Present
State of Maryland Notary
1999-Present
District of Columbia Notary
2009-2014
Signing Notary
2008-2013
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
2013
DC SCORES Writing Coach
2007-2008
School Improvement Team
Thomas Johnson Middle School
2003-2005
FAC
Thomas Johnson Middle School
2003-2005
NEA /PGCEA
2002-2005
School Improvement Team
William Wirt Middle School
1996-1997