Melissa Cuculich Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

- Leads all aspects of programme implementation and evaluation for diverse and dynamic portfolio of over 300 authorized IB programmes in the Northeast and Midwest - Advises, coaches and differentiates support for district and school leadership, helping to guide them understanding and implementing effective practices for all students to flourish- Creates.

Chicago

• Lead professional development sessions at University of Illinois at Chicago focusing on writing pedagogy
• Areas of focus include: argumentative writing, working with and writing informational text, incorporating technology into the writing process, writing to learn

Oak Park, Illinois, United States

-Facilitate effective team collaboration with a focus on horizontal articulation,vertical articulation and IB unit development-Lead collaborative instructional planning and curriculum development withprofessional colleagues, including the creation of IB curriculum units andassessments-Support the development and understanding of the IB Assessment.

Chicago

• Organize and lead professional development workshops for school administrators, coordinators, and teachers from across the state. Workshops include: “Aligning CCSS to IB Criteria”, “Breaking Down the Language and.

• Lead all aspects of the MYP, including instructional planning, curriculum and assessment development, course scheduling, training and professional development, and staffing.
• Assist in DP coordination including leading professional development, curriculum and assessment alignment and development, course scheduling, and staffing.
• Create inquiry activities for teachers that leads them to make successful instructional choices.
• Collaborate closely with the Extended Essay and… Show more
• Collaborate closely with the Extended Essay and Creativity, Action, Service supervisor to support students and staff.
• Work with members of the Academic Leadership Team to write, monitor and implement all aspects of our strategic plan.

Chicago, Illinois

• Lead instructor for the Language and Literature and Theory of Knowledge departments, responsible for vertical teaming and curricular alignment across grades 6-12.
• Create curriculum and assessments for grades 6, 10, 11, and 12.
• Partner and collaborate with teachers to create interdisciplinary learning experiences across subjects.
• Mentor and support new Language and Literature teachers.
• Established and manage Poetry Out Loud! school-wide poetry competition for students in… Show more
• Established and manage Poetry Out Loud! school-wide poetry competition for students in grades 9-12. Show less

Provide quality feedback reports for school submitting unit plans for Language and Literature

Chicago, Illinois

• Coached teachers in writing curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Led professional development workshops for MYP coordinators across Chicago Public Schools.
• Mentored and train new MYP coordinators.
• Led professional learning communities and professional development workshops for all middle school grades.
• Worked with members of the Instructional Leadership Team to write, monitor and implement all aspects of our Continuous Improvement Work Plan.
• Partnered with… Show more

York Community High School

• Taught and designed inquiry-based learning experiences for English 10H and English 11
• Collaborated with colleagues on skills-based curriculum, assessments, and rubrics
• Utilized assessment data from Mastery Manager and EPAS to drive instructional decisions
• Developed and maintained positive interactions with students, parents, faculty, and the community to create a culture of inclusion
• Coached Slam Poetry Team
• Organized Poetry Out Loud! poetry recitation contest for… Show more

William Howard Taft High School

• Most recently taught and designed student-centered learning experiences for Pre-AP English II and Pre-IB English II to sophomores
• Previously taught English I to 8th grade gifted students in the Taft Academic Center, English II to general education students and diverse learners, and English III to general education students and diverse learners.
• Utilized assessment data to drive instructional decisions
• Used multiple intelligences and… Show more
• Used multiple intelligences and differentiation to help all students master essential skills
• Developed and maintained positive interactions with students, parents, faculty, and the community to create a culture of inclusion

Chicago, IL

Worked directly with clients on media planning, reporting and analytics; recommended strategies for future campaigns; managed campaign budgets; trained new team members

Chicago, IL

·Planned, executed, purchased, and reported on interactive media plans for Mercedes-Benz to meet varying objectives·Analyzed data on macro and micro levels to formulate campaign recommendations and strategies to ensure strong results·Managed relationships with key search partners; collaborated and created search strategies for individual campaigns and.

Chicago, IL

Conducted automotive-specific market research for national sales team; reported and analyzed both website and advertising metrics; created consumer behavior reporting for clients and made strategic recommendations for future advertising buys

Chicago, IL

Edited and produced images for www.cars.com; helped negotiate new partnerships for video providers; edited online video; assisted in web page production; managed and cataloged photos for an internal database

Chicago, IL

Created, edited and wrote content for chicagohistory.org; designed graphics and edited photos; managed relationships with outside vendors

Master Of Arts (M.A.) In Educational Leadership, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Master Of Arts (M.A.) In Teaching, Secondary English

Ba, English, Media Study

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Global Educational Leadership