Melissa Davenport

2305 Oakhurst Trail, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-671-4497 melissamdavenport@gmail.com

Objective Education

To create a dynamic, supportive language arts classroom environment that features student choice, technology, reading, and collaboration. Masters Degree in Literacy, Grades K - 12 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Research focus: Integrating Technology in the Language Arts Classroom B.S. degree in Language Arts and Social Studies Education, Grades 6 - 9 North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Graduated cum laude with 3.27 G.P.A. 2010 - 2012

2003 - 2007

Career History & Accomplishments Language Arts Teacher McDougle Middle Developing relevant, engaging curriculum that incorporates other core content areas and technology Collaborating with specialists and team members within and across content areas to create best practices based on expertise and research-based information Establish communication and long-term relationships with parents through looping, blogs, and newsletters Assistant to the Dean NC State University Scheduled meetings with sponsors, donors, and members of the University Responsible for organization of donor files, Deans schedule and back-dated files for the department Created mailings and marketing for events, fundraising, and informational text Leadership, Extracurricular, and Volunteer Experience
USTA (United States Tennis Association) League player (1999 Present) North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship Recipient (2003) Graduate (2007), Executive Council (2006) NC State Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) (2003 2007) Pi Beta Phi Sorority (pledged January 2005): Links to Literacy, Standards Committee McDougle Sixth & Seventh Grade Book Clubs Advisor (2007 Present) Girl Scouts of America: summer camp worker (2008 2009) National Council of Teachers of English (member 2009 - Present) Diabetes Care Manager (2008 Present) McDougle Learning Without Borders Committee (2009, 2010, 2012) McDougle Cheerleading Coach (2011 Present)

August 2007 - Present

January 2005 August 2007

McDougle Pep Rally Co-Chair (2011 Present)

Melissa Davenport
2305 Oakhurst Trail, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-671-4497 melissamdavenport@gmail.com

References Michael Rossetti Science & Special Education Teacher/ former team members at McDougle Middle 330-575-3010 rossetti215@yahoo.com Leanna Kendall Science Teacher/Team Member, McDougle Middle lkendall@chccs.k12.nc.us 919-280-5741 Jami Burns Mentor/Gifted Education Coordinator, McDougle Middle jburns@chccs.k12.nc.us 919-933-1556 x78260 Cristy Halling Special Education & Collaborative Teacher/McDougle Middle challing@chccs.k12.nc.us 919-933-1556 x77190