Vita Update

 

Melissa Block

4524 Bucking Bronc Drive, Benbrook, TX.76126

(W) (817) 297-5080; (H) (817) 443-0058; melissablock@sbcglobal.net

Education/Certification

M. Ed.                                                 Educational Administration,
                                                            Tarleton State University,

                                                            Stephenville, TX, 1997

BS                                                       Interdisciplinary Studies,
                                                            Tarleton State University,

                                                            Stephenville, TX, 2002

Superintendent Certificate              Texas (In progress)

Principal Certificate                         Texas

Teacher Certificate                          Elementary Reading (1-8), Texas

                                                           Elementary Math (1-8), Texas

                                                           Elementary Self Contained (1-8), Texas

ESL Education                                 ESL Supplemental (1-8), Texas

Administrative Experience

Principal, Bess Race Elementary School,

Crowley Independent School District,

Crowley, TX, 2006-present

§  Implemented CSCOPE curriculum and whole school approach to after-school tutorials in order to improve academic achievement. TEA Recognized Campus 2008-2011

§  Utilized the PDAS system to define and monitor high expectations for staff performance.

§  Analyzed data from a variety of sources to make decisions.

§  Received the Community Builder Award; Sunrise Daylight Lodge No. 1433, Crowley, TX, October 1, 2007.

Assistant Principal, Bess Race Elementary School,

Crowley Independent School District,

Crowley, TX, 2002-2006

·         Facilitated effective resolution of conflicts in a timely fashion with students, teachers, and parents.

·         Implemented and trained other administrators with the district’s textbook tracking system.

·         Established programs to recognize students and staff for their contributions toward achieving goals.

Teaching Experience

Fifth Grade Math and Science Teacher,

Meadowcreek Elementary School, Crowley, TX, 1997-2002

·         Facilitated the use and integration of technology to enrich the curriculum.

·         Implemented sound, research-based instructional strategies in which multiple opportunities to learn and be successful are available to all students.

·         Built relationships and collaborated with colleagues to improve student achievement.

Presentations

• Block, M. (2011, September). How to Teach Like a Champion. Presentation at Bess Race Elementary for Gifted and Talented Professional Development, Crowley, TX.
• Block, M. and Murphy, J. (2010, November-January). Genius Denied. Presentation at Bess Race Elementary for Gifted and Talented Professional Development, Crowley, TX.
• Block, M. (2010, August). Curriculum Development and Implementation based on CSCOPE for Professional Development at Bess Race Elementary, Crowley, TX.

Additonal Training/Professional Development

• Skyward Trainer of Trainer, Crowley, TX, 2012
• Target Success, Crowley, TX, 2012
• CSCOPE Conference, San Antonio, TX, 2011
• Differentiated Instruction: Strategies That Work, Crowley. TX, 2009
• Continuous Improvement, Crowley, TX, 2007
• Capturing Kids' Hearts, Crowley, TX, 2007
• DuPont Training, Crowley, TX, 2002
• New Jersey Writing Project, Crowley, TX, 1998

Professional Affiliations

Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2008-present

Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, 2002-present

References

References will be included on the following page, if requested.