Melissa Cook
Red Earth,Saskatchewan
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintain smooth administration of all department operations Successfully manages education program budgets, identifies areas of growth and coordinates events to promote effective services.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Principal
Red Earth Education Authority
08.2021 - Current
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Planned and implemented professional development programs.
- Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Oversaw scheduling, orientation and other support areas.
- Administered school budget and tracked expenses.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements
Literacy Teacher
Red Earth Education Authority
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
Grade 2 Teacher
Red Earth Education Authority
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
Masters in Education - Curriculum Studies
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK06.2023
Bachelor in Education - Elementary (Indigenous Education)
First Nation University of Canada
Prince Albert, SK06.2016
High School Diploma -
J.W.H.M.E.C
Red Earth, SK06.2007
Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Effective Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Group Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Skills
- Budget Creation
Certification
- Short Course Principal Course 2023
- Board Governance 2023
- Talking Initiative, Time Management, Work Life Balance 2023
- Communication Strategies, Federal and Provincial law 2023
- Awaken the Spirit - Certified Facilitator 2023
- Northern Voice Speech Services 2022
References
Bob Kowalchuk
306-539-2195
Crystal Michell-Kohut
306-961-9942
Stepan Tulchynsky
306-609-7988
Veronica Cook
204-620-7988
Timeline
Vice Principal
Red Earth Education Authority
08.2021 - Current
Literacy Teacher
Red Earth Education Authority
08.2018 - 08.2021
Grade 2 Teacher
Red Earth Education Authority
08.2016 - 06.2018
Masters in Education - Curriculum Studies
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor in Education - Elementary (Indigenous Education)
First Nation University of Canada
High School Diploma -
J.W.H.M.E.C
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