MELISSA C. DAUGHERTY, Ed.S 506 W. Iroquois Rd.

Pontiac, MI 48341
Cell: (248) 342-6063
Email: mcj8383@gmail.com

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Oakland University, Rochester, MI. Currently enrolled

Ed.S., Education Specialist - Leadership, Oakland University, Rochester, MI. August 2015.
M.A.T., Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary Ed, Oakland University, Rochester, MI. December 2008.
B.S., Bachelor of Science, Biology Major, Chemistry - Minor, Xavier University, New Orleans, LA. May 2005.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

MICHIGAN TEACHER CERTIFICATION:

Secondary (6-12) Professional Certificate, March 2014 June 2019
Major: Biology (DA)
Minor: Chemistry (DC)

MICHIGAN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATION:

School Administrator Certificate, November 2015 June 2020
Elementary & Secondary Admin K-12 (ES)

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION:

Adult and Child CPR/AED (Exp. December 2017)

HIGHLIGHTS

Extensive experience providing professional teacher and staff development

Experience providing professional development to teachers and staff on curriculum and assessments
Skilled in developing assessments aligned to content expectation, Common Core Standards and Next
Generation Science Standards
Competent in facilitating data conversations with teacher and professional learning teams to drive
instruction and achievement consistent with goals
Extensive knowledge and experience with PC, Mac, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, MiStar, Illuminate,
Pearson Interactive Science, technology integration
Co-coordinator of the 1:1 iPad Program for 5th 8th grade students in the district

RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

District Instructional Coach, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences, Detroit, MI. August 2013 - Present
Create and coordinate district assessments aligned to state standards and district pacing guides
Review and analyze assessment data and plan adjustments in instruction as needed
Review and support teacher instructional delivery and development
Create and facilitate professional development for teachers and staff
Guide teachers on the Instructional Learning Cycle
Research curriculum resources and experiences to support the districts goals in Science
Developed and implemented 1:1 iPad program for 5th 8th grades, Piloted 2013
7th Grade Lead Teacher, Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences, August 2011 June 2013
7th Grade Science Teacher. Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences, Detroit, MI. August 2009 Aug 2013
Provided structure and Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies for 7th Grade team
Instructed 7th grade students in learning grade level science content expectations
Provided structure and support for students
Developed the 7th grade science course curriculum binder
Delivered the best teaching strategies and instructional methods for the students
Provided timely and meaningful feedback to students
Science Specialist. University Preparatory High School, Detroit, MI. August 2008 June 2009
Utilized various teaching strategies to teach biology to 10th grade students who did not pass the class the
previous year
Instructed 11th grade earth science to 11th grade students
Researched and delivered the best teaching strategies and instructional methods for the students
Assisted in developing common assessments for science classes as a new science team
Maintained Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships within classroom and school

RELATED SKILLS

Knowledgeable of and comfortable with technology and learning new technology

Windows XP/7/8/10, Microsoft Office, Internet, MiStar, Illuminate
1:1 iPad Integration in the classroom
SMART/ENO Board

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Coaching 101, May 2016

NWEA Training, September 2015
MACUL Conference, March 2015
Tech Talk at Mercy HS, 2014
MSTA Conference, 2013

ACADEMIC/RESEARCH INTERESTS

Effectiveness of Instructional Coaching

Blended Learning in the Urban Science Classroom
Hands On Learning Skills and Strategies to Engage the 21st Century Learner
Teacher Development and Preparation for the Urban Classroom
Curriculum Development and Implementation
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

ASCD member, current

National Science Teacher Association member
Michigan Science Teacher Association

VOLUNTEER WORK

Tutor Welcome MBC, Pontiac, MI

REFERENCES
Available upon request