Melissa Gibson-Steiner
Professional Profile
Educational leader committed to connecting
school wide systems through communication and shared leadership to build a safe,
effective, and collaborative learning environment.
Collaboratively analyze data to gain insight into student growth in academics
and behavior. Focused on developing thoughtful, contributing citizens in
the global community. Establishes positive
relationships with staff, students, parents, and community members using
effective communication. Positive self-starter who utilizes current strategies
to further develop educators. Versatile and innovative problem solver.
Education
Education Specialist,
Administrative Leadership & Policy Studies:
University
of Colorado - Denver, CO
Outstanding
Program Graduate / Gold Key International Honour Society
M.A.
Curriculum and Instruction: University of Colorado at
Colorado Springs, CO
M.B.A.
Organizational Management: University of Colorado at Colorado
Springs, CO
B.S. Business
Administration: National College, Rapid City, SD
Professional
Experience
Assistant Principal - 2016-present
Laredo
Elementary School, Aurora Public School District, Aurora, CO
Collaborate
with staff and leadership to increase student performance through data analysis
and staff development. Further cultivate a positive and safe learning
environment through restorative practices, helping students become problem
solvers, and collaborating with staff, students, and parents.
- Increased academic growth and recognized as a Center of Excellence by Colorado Department of Education in one year
- Implemented a data analysis system for literacy to gain insight into student growth which resulted in focused discussions and team planning based upon student needs
- Redesigned the student problem solving system to focus on root cause analysis resulting in focused problem solving discussions and effective interventions based upon student data
- Aligned professional learning, data analysis, and focus groups to facilitate student growth based upon data analysis, classroom observations, and shared leadership
- Continued implementation of restorative practices to build a safe learning culture which is responsive to student needs. Connected with parents to support students
Language Arts Interventionist
/ MTSS Leader / SAGA Coach - 2014-2016
Discovery Canyon Middle School, Academy
School District 20, Colorado Springs, CO
Differentiate
instruction for 6th-8th grade literacy intervention for over 55 students.
Transitioned school to a MTSS model implementing effective and efficient data
collection and communication systems. Support teachers in writing professional
goals and collecting growth assessment data as the Student Academic Growth
Assessment (SAGA) Coach.
- Transitioned school to an MTSS model using collaboration, education, and maintaining professional relationships
- Established team and problem solving protocols to facilitate focused discussions
- Established data collection methods for tracking student progress and growth
- Collaborate and coach classroom teachers on effective academic instruction and assessment methods to support differentiation and student engagement
- Increased student reading performance at the 64th Student Growth Percentile (SGP)
Discovery
Canyon Elementary School - 2006-2014
Academy School District 20, Colorado Springs,
CO
Math
Interventionist, 2013-2014
Provided
differentiated math interventions using diagnostic data for planning lessons.
- Designed and implemented math intervention program serving over 30 students in kindergarten thru 5th grade based on diagnostic data
- Collaboratively implemented Response to Intervention processes to monitor student growth.
Math Instructional
Coach, 2009-2014
Provided
instructional coaching focused on the shift to the new Colorado Academic
Standards and Mathematical Practice Standards.
- Increased student collaboration and academic discourse by providing structures and instruction of language necessary for sharing ideas and increasing critical thinking
- Increased the use of problem solving and math discourse in classrooms thru coaching teachers and instructional para-professionals, co-teaching, modeling lessons and using flipped articulation meetings over several years
- Creatively designed and facilitated a combined professional development course with extra support for struggling students
- Reached out to the community by facilitating the planning and organization of Family Reading and Math nights with participation between 40-50 families
Classroom Teacher, 2006-2014
Educated
students using best current practices in a safe, respectful, and challenging community
to maximize individual growth in kindergarten, first, and fifth grades.
- Increased student collaboration and academic discourse by building classroom community where thinking routines and discourse increased the sharing of ideas and critical thinking
- Designed and developed blended units of study which incorporated literacy, technology, and learning experiences
- Utilized data to determine individual student needs and effectiveness of instruction demonstrating growth in literacy, writing, and math
- Planned the opening of a new school for the grades Kindergarten through Fourth by selecting curriculum, classroom materials and furniture, and establishing initial school policies
Kindergarten Teacher,
Lewis Palmer Elementary, Monument, CO 2004-2006
Taught kindergarten students using best practices. Created a safe, caring, and challenging
learning environment to maximize academic and personal growth.
Professional Development
Fierce Conversations, Cultures of Thinking, Restorative
Practices, Professional Development & Technologies, International
Baccalaureate, Coaching and Mentoring, Blended Learning using Understanding by
Design, Capturing Kids Hearts, Teaching Our Children to Read, Developing
Mathematical Ideas Facilitator
Licenses
Colorado
Principal: Professional License
Colorado Professional Teacher License:
Elementary Education & English Language Arts (7-12)
Awards
Charles
W. Tewell Elementary Educator of the Year for DCC - 2009
Professional Affiliations
ASCD –
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
