Melody L. Barksdale
716-464-3460 (H)
716-335-0454 (C)
Skills: instructional design, curriculum planning, teaching, training, education management, negotiating , persuading, analytical, critical thinking, producing, directing, managing, and multi-tasking skills.
Education:
Full Sail University/ Winter Park, Florida /Master of Science in Entertainment Business/ Expected July 2013
Daemen College/ Amherst, New York/ Teacher Certification/ December 1992
State University of New York/ Buffalo, New York/ M.Ed/ June1989
State University of New York/ Buffalo, New York/ B.A./ June 1987
Work Experience:
Buffalo Board of Education, Buffalo, New York
Teacher
1998-2012
- Analyzed, designed, developed, implemented, and evaluated instruction which resulted in 88% passage rate on state exams
- Created and designed training materials, content, and tests that led to increased student understanding and performance on assessments
- Management of records that led to an increase in effective delivery of instruction
- Successfully utilized Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Designed, produced and developed spectacular performing arts programs and talent shows
Everywoman Opportunity Center, Inc., Buffalo, New York
Case Manager
1997-1998
- Successfully recruited participants into the program
- Coordinated intake and interviewing process that led to increased participation in the program by 50%
- Designed, developed, and implemented a job skills curriculum that led to increased enrollment and placement of participants in education training and employment
- Successfully collaborated with outside agencies to promote awareness and participation in program
- Used Microsoft Office Programs to produce accurate statistics on progress of program
Iroquois Job Corporation, Inc., Medina, New York
Academic Instructor
1996-1997
- Trained students on how to use computer-assisted learning program
- Created, designed, developed, and implemented training modules in cultural diversity and conflict resolution
- Created, produced and directed spectacular performing arts program
- Maintained all record keeping on computer
Niagara Falls Board of Education, Niagara Falls, New York
Pupil Services Assistant
1989-1995
- Management of peer tutoring program that led to a 20 point grade increase for math and science tutees
- Management of the legislative internship program that increased minority student participation and completion by 90%
- Management of summer school registration which resulted in smooth transitioning between Summer and Fall terms
- Management of the career center which led to an 80% increase in students seeking guidance on careers and colleges
- Produced and directed performing arts programs and talent contests for school district and community
Awards
Who's Who Among America's Teachers Award: 2005-2006, 2006-2007
