Melissa Righter Email & Phone Number

Aurora, Illinois, United States

Assistant Principal at Freeman Elementary School, a Pre-K through 5th grade building with approximately 500+ students and 70 staff members. During my time as Assistant Principal, I have been responsible for developing professional development for staff that resulted in application and professional reflection (ie. Commitment to Dialogue, Commitment to.

Aurora, Illinois, United States

Cicero, IL

Assistant Principal of an junior high school of 2,600 students in grades 7th and 8th with a staff of approximately 200+ full-time teachers, service providers, and custodians, and numerous specialists, coaches, and interventionists. As Assistant Principal, I worked closely with the building principal, associate principal, and 6 assistant principals for the.

Cicero, IL

Assistant Principal of an elementary school of 980 students in grades Pre-K through 3, with a staff of approximately 100 full-time teachers, service providers, and custodians, and numerous specialists, coaches, and interventionists. As Assistant Principal, I worked closely with the building principal and dean for the overall operation and welfare of the.

• During my 3 years of leadership with the NAEA Student Chapter, I was responsible for the following tasks/ accomplishments:
• Developing and submitting NAEA Conference proposals on a yearly basis
• Develop and conduct surveys on a yearly basis
• Creating monthly e-bulletins
• Developing and facilitating partnerships with groups/organizations such as the Retired Art Educators Affiliates (RAEA), Higher Ed Division, etc.
• Collaborated with Crayola to develop a presentation entitled “Entering the Teaching Profession Strategies for Developing a Successful Career in Art Education”

Cicero, IL

- Created and implemented lesson plans for 1st through 6th grade classes based upon district curriculum guidelines - Developed classroom management strategies by using positive reinforcement, energetic instruction, and high expectations of student behavior and academic performance- Adapted the learning environment for students with special needs- Created.

Supervised day camp directorsMaintained summer budgetsSupervised camp counselorsPlanned daily schedules and activitiesInteracted with kids ranging from 6-11 years of age

Aided in self-contained classroom and art coursesAssisted teacher with daily tasks and instruction

2009Developed classroom management strategies by using positive reinforcement, energetic instruction, and high expectations of student behavior and academic performanceAdapted the learning environment for students with special needsCommunicated with parents via parent-teacher conferences and open houseFostered an atmosphere of respect for individual.

Completed sales transactionsProvided excellent customer serviceStocked sales floor

2009Developed and implemented lesson plans for Ceramics 1 and Drawing Media and introduced art vocabulary regarding Elements of Art and Principles of Design Developed classroom management strategies by using positive reinforcement, varied instruction, vigorous activities, and high expectations of student behavior and academic performance Enhanced student.

Master'S Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Type 75 certification

Learning Behavior Specialist I Endorsment, Special Education And Teaching

Obtained Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement

Bachelor Of Arts, Art Education

Activities and Societies: University Board, IAEA Art Education Student Chapter, Alpha Sigma Tau, Greek Week Steering CommitteeCertificate.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Softball, Track, Cross County, Concert and Marching Band, Echo newspaper, National Honors Society, Spanish.