2901 48th St, DSM 50310 mahanson01@gmail.

com 515-577-1457

Melissa Stone
Profile

Energetic, positive, caring counselor who loves working with children

Collaborates with colleagues regarding student academics, behaviors, and health needs
Advocates for her position, district, and students
Has a great working relationship with co-workers
Willing to take on leadership roles within the district
Analyzes data and makes changes to ensure the success of her students
Life long learner

Professional Working Background

Nine Years of Classroom Teaching Experience

Ames Community School District 2014-2017

- Sawyer Elementary: 4th Grade
- Edwards Elementary: 5th Grade
- Sawyer Elementary: 4th Grade
Ankeny Community School District 2013-2014
- Crocker Elementary: 5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Ames Community School District 2008- 2013
- Meeker Elementary: 5th Grade Classroom Teacher
- Ames Middle School: 6th Grade Math

Professional Responsibilities

Model Teacher Co-taught with Special Education teacher

Taught all core content areas
Created daily lesson plans based on
grade level expectations
Evaluated student performance
Prepared progress reports
Communicated with parents
Collaborated with other teachers on
student academic, behavior, and health needs
Maintained a classroom with high
expectations and management
Taught/Lead a tutor program after school
Lead an after school intramural
Engaged in professional development
Supported and modeled the district vision
for teaching/learning with best practices
 Education

Graduate School

Drake University 2014 - current

Professional School Counseling Program In pursuit of Masters Degree
42 Credit Hours in School Counseling

Iowa State University 2008

Reading Endorsement

Undergraduate School
Iowa State University 2004- 2008
Bachelor of Science Degree
Elementary Education
Specialization: Mathematics High School
High School
Southeast Polk 2001 - 2004

Diploma Spanish Club President

National Honor Society Conflict Manager
Student Council Secretary Homecoming Queen

Training

Responsive Classroom 1 Words Their Way

Responsive Classroom 2 CRISS Training
Everyday Mathematics Implicit Instruction
Science Writing Heuristic Envision Mathematics

Leadership Roles

Model Teacher through Teacher Leadership and Compensation Grant

Maintained full-time classroom responsibilities
Supported and modeled the district vision for teaching and learning
Engaged in extended professional development
Collaborated and reflected with other teachers including Instructional Coaches
Observed other teacher leaders and was observed by colleagues followed by reflections
 Quality Instruction Leadership Team (QILT)
Worked collaboratively with leadership teams from other elementary buildings to build
competence in implementing quality instruction to meet individual needs of diverse
learners
Worked to develop understanding around learning-based outcomes, essential questions,
and I can statements as they relate to the Iowa Common Core

After School Tutoring

Lead coach of 20 tutors along with two other teachers for struggling readers in K-5.
Planned and collaborated with teachers to design a 45-minute tutor program that was held
twice a week to boost lower achieving students in the area of reading
Made instructional decisions around student performance data

District Content Team

Worked collaboratively with a team of teachers writing grade-level expectations that connect
and aligned to the common core in math, science and social studies
Worked collaboratively to create common formative assessments for district-wide tests K-5.
Worked collaboratively with technology director and other leadership teachers in the district to
enhance the use of technology in the schools

Professional Learning Community (PLC)

Collaboratively planned lessons and assessments around common core standards weekly with
grade- level team members and instructional coach
Encouraged team members to try new things
Analyzed data to inform teaching

References

Sue Lawyer
Principal
(515) 239-3790

Robert Strensrud
Professor
(515) 271-3061

Riley Drake
Colleague- Professional School Counselor
(641)895-7644