👋 Hi, I’m Melissa — L&D Leader | Program Manager | Executive Admin Pro

With over 2 decades of experience in education, curriculum development, and school leadership, I’m now channeling my passion for learning and development into the corporate world. 

 

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🎯 What I Bring to the Table

✔️ Instructional Design & Curriculum Strategy​

✔️ Training & Development Leadership​

✔️ Program & Operations Management

✔️ Recruitment & Executive Support

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🎯Career Highlights

Training & Development/ Innovative Instructional & Curriculum Designs:

• Designed and facilitated over a dozen professional development workshops for groups of 20–100 staff on topics including Marzano strategies, Google Classroom, FACTS SIS, iXL, SMART goal setting, classroom management, Biblical integration, and stakeholder communication.

• Designed and delivered adult training sessions to 650+ trainers and stakeholders, covering topics such as LMS navigation, classroom management, and instructional best practices.

• Directed comprehensive curriculum development and instructional improvements for K-6 and TK-5, enhancing programs’ quality.

• Developed a guide detailing classroom setup basics and tutorials for using recording software and screen sharing.

HR Management/Employee Development and Leadership:

• Managed academic operations and staff at schools with 300–1,000 learners and 35–70 trainers, holding leadership roles including Site Intervention Coordinator, Assistant Principal, Principal, and ESE Director.

• Stepped into interim Principal responsibilities multiple times during leadership transitions at The King’s Academy, demonstrating adaptability and stability.

• Managed scheduling for classrooms, ESE services (75+ learners in Grades 2–12), and standardized testing across multiple campuses.

• Supervised cross-functional teams including aftercare, lunchroom, and exceptional education staff, ensuring smooth daily operations and learner support coverage.

• Led full recruitment cycle—resume screening, interviewing, and reference checks—hiring 5–10 employees annually.

• Onboarded new staff over 12 years with a 98% retention rate, ensuring alignment with school culture and expectations. Boosted morale across 50+ staff and cultivated a culture of appreciation.

• Motivated trainers by creating the “YouRock” program, empowering colleagues to recognize and reward outstanding performance.

Technology-Savvy - Learning Management Systems:

• Utilized the ‘Clever’ platform to transition to online learning during COVID and led live Q&A sessions to support user adoption.

• Conducted online training for staff on Google Classroom migration, followed by small in-person sessions to resolve technical issues.

• Introduced 3D printing into the STEM curriculum, enabling learners to design and print custom items aligned with engineering and art learning outcomes.

• Led a pilot initiative testing three interactive smart board models across classrooms, evaluating instructional effectiveness and technology compatibility.

• Selected and implemented a cost-effective, compatible software solution, saving the school thousands by avoiding mismatched technology and unnecessary upgrades.

Communications Management & Conflict Resolution:

• Led 250+ weekly staff meetings as Principal, fostering clear communication and alignment across teams of 40–50 staff.

• Resolved conflicts between stakeholders and staff through structured communication and restorative practices with a success rate of 98%.

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