Vita

Rebecca Melton

1000 W. Mock St., Anytown, TX 77777

(W) 555-555-5555 (H) 444-444-4444 email rmelton@lamar.edu

Education / Certification

M.Ed. Educational Administration, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX, 1997

B.S. Elementary Education, Baylor University, Waco, TX, 1983

Associates Degree Liberal Arts, Navarro College, Corsicana, TX 1981

Superintendent Certificate Texas, expected date of completion July 2012

Mid-Management Certificate Texas, 1998

ESL Certificate Texas, 2002

Kindergarten Certificate Texas, 1991

Teacher Certificate Grades 1-8; English endorsement,

Texas, 1983

Administrative and Leadership Experience

Principal, Frost Elementary

Frost Independent School District

Frost, Texas, 2005-Present

• Collected and evaluated data from various sources to gain understanding of strengths and weaknesses of students so that they might improve on state mandated testing.
  


• Supervised and evaluated elementary teachers using the Professional Development Appraisal System
  


• Created master schedule for all elementary grades and ancillary classes
  


• Collected data and assigned each elementary student to their class section
  


• Evaluated curriculum and adjusted to fit the needs of our present students
  


• Expanded the recognition program for students including attendance, honor rolls, student of the month and weekly recognition
  


• Established a Principal's Excellence fund for purchasing of awards through donations, eliminating the need for elementary students to be involved in fundraising
  


• Worked collaboratively with the Parent Teacher Organization to initiate new service-oriented programs
  


• Maintained disciplinary procedures for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5
  


• Directed and managed the district English as a Second Language program.
  


• Organized Parent University Night
  


• Initiated curriculum teams among elementary teachers to broaden cross-curricular and cross-grade level learning
  


• Initiated and managed Response to Intervention program for the district
  


• Maintained compliance with Title I Program
  


• Monitored expenditures for Elementary Campus
  


• Attended School Board meetings to have a better understanding of their goals, visions, and priorities
  


• Directed elementary UIL academic program at the elementary level prior to the hiring of a teacher assigned to this position, after which I assisted her in hosting UIL meets on our campus
  


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  Created and Directed School Health and Advisory Council
  
  
  

  
  

Adjunct Instructor, Navarro College

Child Development and Elementary Education Department,

Corsicana, TX, 2003

• Presented instruction to classes of students that were seeking elementary teacher positions or day care director licensing in accordance with college standards
  


• Engaged in a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to generate student interest
  


• Mentored students as they engaged in educational activities
  


• Evaluated student projects and class assignments
  


• Maintained a positive rapport with adult students and encouraged them as they completed coursework
  

Mentor Teacher, Texas A&M Commerce

Navarro College Partnership Program,

Corsicana, TX 2003-2004

• Modeled appropriate teaching methods, discipline strategies and classroom management for student intern
  


• Provided positive feedback for student intern as she prepared lessons, lesson plans and managed the classroom
  


• Evaluated student intern in accordance with college program standards
  


• Collaborated with University Supervisor and my campus principal to evaluate student intern
  

Gifted and Talented Advisory Council Member

Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX, 2000-2002

• Participated in Gifted and Talented training that included Texas State Policy and Procedures
  


• Interacted with peers concerning new policies for Gifted and Talented programs
  


• Maintained two-way communication between advisory council and my district
  

Professional Development and Appraisal System

Orientation Facilitator and Teacher Liaison,

Frost ISD, 1998-2005

• Participated in Professional Development and Appraisal System training, Education Service Center, Region 12, Waco, TX
  


• Passed competency exam on PDAS
  


• Provided orientation to PDAS to teachers of the district and to new teachers as they were hired
  


• Modeled and participated in lessons to improve instruction of select teachers
  


• Served as a contact for teachers needing PDAS information
  

Professional Development and Appraisal System Implementation and Evaluation Group Member, Education Service Center, Region 12, Waco, TX, 1998-1999

• Participated in group discussions and informative meetings concerning the Professional Development and Appraisal System with members of the Texas Education Agency
  


• Offered opinions and information from my district about the system
  


• Communicated to my district the needs and requirements this system would require
  

Navarro County Steering Committee Member on County Staff Development,

Education Service Center Region 12, Corsicana Satellite Center, 1996-1998

• Collaborated with peers across Navarro County to assess needs for professional Development
  


• Planned, implemented and evaluated a County-wide day of Professional Development
  

Teaching Experience

Elementary Teacher,

Kindergarten, 1987-1992,

Third Grade, 1992-1994,

First Grade, 1994-2005

Frost Elementary, Frost, TX

• Designed and implemented Kindergarten curriculum
  


• Integrated a variety of teaching methods at each grade level taught to meet the diverse needs of all learners
  


• Collaborated with Principal and teaching partners to maintain safe, and comfortable environment conducive to learning
  


• Maintained a rapport with parents and other community members to contribute to the success of the students
  


• Held all students to high level of expectations
  

First Grade Teacher

Bynum Elementary

Bynum Independent School District

Bynum, TX. January 1987-May 1987

• Assessed first grade students that had previously been in a classroom with Kindergarteners and were deemed deficient in their progress
  


• Implemented an accelerated program that included integrating various learning styles and compacted curriculum to contribute to the efficient progress of student learning
  


• Communicated with parents concerning the deficits of the children largely due to an inadequate program at the beginning of the year
  


• Caught all students up so that they satisfied knowledge and skills to move on to second grade
  

Additional Training/Professional Development

"Gifted and Talented Training" Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX and Texas Association for Gifted and Talented, Austin, TX 1990-present, (over 200 CPE hours cumulative)

"Review of TEA Guidelines for Using Supplemental Aids on State Assessments", Educational Service Center, Region 12, Waco, TX, 2011

"C-Scope Implementation Guide Training", Education Service Center, Waco, TX, 2010

"No Magic Bullets: GPS 4 Change", Educational Service Center, Region 12, Waco, TX, 2010

"C-Scope Foundation for Classroom Teachers" Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX, 2009

"Understanding the C-Scope Unit Assessments", Education Service Center Region12, Waco, TX, 2009

"ESL – Spring Cleaning, Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX, 2008, 2009

"Administrator's Institute for School Improvement" Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX, 2006, 26 hours, 2008, 26 hours

"Training for School Administrators – Effective Practices for English Language Learners", Education Service Center Region 12, 2008

"Bilingual/ESL Directors' Meeting", Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX, 2007

"Bilingual/ESL LPAC, Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX, 2007

"G/T – Questioning Makes the Difference", Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX, 2007

"Principal Assessment for Student Success", Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX 2006

"Nutrition-Wellness Policy", Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX, 2006

"Technology Planning – STAR Chart Training", Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX, 2006

"Overview of the 3-Tier Reading Model", Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX, 2006

"Instructional Leadership Development Training", Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX, 2005

"Professional Development and Appraisal System Training", Education Service Center, Region 12, Waco, TX 2005

"Policy Foundations of District Governance and Management", Texas Association of School Boards, Frost, TX, 2005

"Intel Essentials Course", Intel in cooperation with Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, TX, 2004-2005 (40 hours)

"Special Education Referral and Modifications", Bi-County Co-Op, Fairfield, TX, 2003

"Conversational Spanish", Navarro College, Corsicana, TX, 16 hours,2002

"Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference", TAGT, Austin, TX, 2000, 2002, 2004

"Texas First Grade Teacher Reading Academy", Education Service Center, Region 12, Hillsboro Satellite Center, Hillsboro, TX, 2000

"CPR and First Aide" American Red Cross, Waco, TX, 1999,2000

"Results 200", Education for Excellence, Dallas, TX, 1999

Presentations

Melton, B. (1997, January) Gifted and Talented – Compacting Curriculum, Frost ISD Inservice Training for District, Frost, TX

Melton, B. (2010, June) Response to Intervention, Frost ISD Inservice Training for Elementary Teachers, Frost, TX

Melton, B. (2003, September) Gifted and Talented Differentiating Instruction, Frost ISD Inservice Training, Frost, TX

Professional Affiliations

Texas Elementary Principal and Supervisor's Association, 2005-present

References

References available upon request.