Special Education High School, Elementary, Sped Admin
Resume:
RESUME
Name: Melba Alice Martin Permanent: Address:147 Alps DR
Phone: 318-***-**** (C) Olla, LA 71465
E-mail: *******@*****.*** DOB: 9/29/55
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed. D.) from NOVA Southeastern University at FT Lauderdale, FL Dissertation Title: Implementing an Integrated
Administrative System in LaSalle Parish Graduation Date: June, 1997
Specialist Degree in Supervision and Administration (Ed. S.)from Northeast Louisiana
University at Monroe, LA Thesis Title: Special Education Teacher Attrition in LaSalle
Parish During the 1986-1989 School Years Graduation Date: August, 1990
Masters Degree in Special Education from Northeast Louisiana University (M.Ed) at Monroe, LA Graduation Date: August, 1982
Bachelor’s Degree in Geography from Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, LA Graduation Date: December 1975
High School Diploma from LaSalle High School in Olla, LA Graduation Date: May 1973
CERTIFICATIONS
(In state of Louisiana)
Upper Elementary-Earth Science Special School Principal
Upper Elementary-Social Studies Secondary School Principal
Child Search Coordinator Educational Consultant
Earth Science Superintendent
Mild/Moderate: Secondary Supervisor of Student Teaching
Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance Learning Disabled
Program Evaluator (Level A) Social Studies
Parish or City School Supervisor of Instruction
Parish or City School Supervisor/Director of Special Education
Certified in the State of Missouri in Social Studies, Certificate in Middle
School Social
Certified in state of Arizona as Cross-Categorical K-12 SPED, Structured English
Immersion, Supervisor, Superintendent, Principal, Elementary Grades-Middle Grades, Reading Specialist, Early Childhood
Certified in the state of New Mexico in Administrative Certificate Level B with Endorsement in TESOL, Special Education with endorsement in Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science
NTE SCORES
General Knowledge 664
Professional Knowledge 659 Communication 666
Educational Leadership 680
AEPA TESTS PASSED
Elementary Education 91 and 01
Non-Categorical SPED
Supervisor
Superintendent
Early Childhood 36
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TRAINING ATTENDED
IBM Leadership Academy Mediation Training
Investment in Excellence Methods and Material of Quality
School Team Approach Training Team Skills
Fundamentals of TQL School Bus Driver Training
Investment in Excellence
Family Service Provider
FACE Trainer (Alcohol Abuse)
Basic Internet Training
PowerPoint Presentations
Windows 95 Training
Reading Strands
How to Increase Student Achievement
Developmental Reading Assessment
Front Page Web Design
Word Perfect
Mining School for Teachers (Aug 01)
Aerospace Team Leader Training (3-01)
TCI Chemistry (2-02)
Chautauqua VLA Course (7-02)
Chautauqua Intro to Radio Astronomy 5/02)
Chautauqua Green Bank Astronomy (6/02)
Chautauqua Archaeo-Astronomy 6/03
Kinesthetic Astronomy 8/03
Geology of Canyonlands 6/04
Cosmology (Penn State 2003)
CUSD’s Standards and IEP Training (7/04)
Astronomy (Penn State 2004)
(GAVRT 11/04)
Astrobiology (Penn State 2005)
(DNA Studies (Penn State 2005)
Discipline Training (SDE 1/06)
NASA Solar Studies at Marshall (6/2005)
High Energy Particle Physics at Penn State (7/2008) Strategic Planning for Principals (6/2010)
TAP (2008-2013) AZ Merit Testing (3/2015
Why Try? (2/2015) Capturing Kids Hearts (6/2011)
Teaching Reading Effectively (7/2016) CPR (2/2019)
Crisis Prevention Instruction (CPI) (10/2018) Handle with Care (11/21)
ACT Basic Instructor (5/2021) SPED Law (3/2022)
PRESENTATIONS
Computers in Administration-Superconference 1987
Vocational Instructional Program-Superconference 1988
Vocational Assessment-National Rural Education Association 1987
Software Evaluation-Regional Workshop 1988
Total Quality Leadership Training- U.S. Navy Reserves 1996
Spitzer-Bruneau Dunes Observatory 2004
Various Workshops and Presentations in Kinesthetic Astronomy 2004/2005
Various Presentations and Star Parties on the Navajo Reservation 2005/2015 NSTA Presentation on Astronomy and Geology Vocabulary, ie “NASA Words” in Native American Languages (3/2015)
Various Presentation at Navajo National Park in Astronomy between 2005-2017
ORGANIZATIONS
Gamma Theta Upsilon-Honorary Member
Former Jena, LA Kiwanis Club Member
Volunteer Work Experience
Bruneau Dunes State Park/Observatory during summer of 2000-2001
Volunteer as researcher for Archaeo-Astronomy research
Contact: Bob Niemeyer HC 85 Box 4L
MT Home, Idaho 83647
2004/Present NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador
Volunteer as presenter for JPL and NASA programs and information
Contract: Kay Ferrari http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/ambassador
WORK EXPERIENCE
Job-Title--Director of ESS (Resigned due to a Health Situation)
Responsible for 100 ESS students
Supervise 13 Staff Members plus Related Service Personnel
Supervisor-Alban Naha
Hopi Junior Senior High School
PO Box 337
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
Phone: 928-***-****
Job Title-Director of Exceptional Student Services (Retired)
Responsible for 500 ESS students throughout the CUSD
Employed from September 2008 to April 15, 2017
Supervisor- Mr. Doug Clauschee
Chinle Unified School District
P.O. Box 587
Chinle, AZ 86503 Phone: 928-***-****
Job Title-SPED Science Teacher/IEP Facilitator
Responsible for 225 Learning Disabled Students in grades 9-12 and all paperwork involved Employed from July 2004 to Sept 2008
Immediate Supervisor-Mr. Doug Clauschee
Chinle High School
HWY 191 and NAVAJO RT 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
Phone: 928-***-****
Eldon R-1 School District
Job Title-Middle School Earth Science Teacher
Responsible for approximately 175 8th Grade Students
Employed from August 16, 2000 to May 2004
Immediate Supervisor-Ms. Chris Miller
Eldon Middle School
RT CC
Eldon, MO 65026
Phone: 573-***-**** (Please contact Tammy Kirkweg-Human Resource)
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Job Title-Inclusion Teacher
Supervises 1 Aide
Responsible for 6 LD & Mi/Mo Special Students
Employed from May 1998 to May 31, 2000 (Retired)
Immediate Supervisor-Principal Mr. Stepp
Tioga Elementary School
4310 Pardue RD
Pineville, LA 71360
Job Title-Resource Special Education
Supervised 1 Aide
Responsible for education of 12 LD & Mi/Mo students
Employed from August 1997 to May 1998
Immediate Supervisor -Principal Jane Swearingen
Acadian Sixth Grade Center
310 Richmond DR Alexandria, LA 71302
Phone: 318-***-****
LASALLE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Job Title-Special Education Supervisor
Responsibilities: Conduct in-service for personnel,
Develop federal and state budgets, Supervise Teachers
Number of Personnel Supervised-18 Aides, 14 Teachers, 1 full-time Secretary, 3 Pupil Appraisal Team Members, 1 part-time Secretary
Employed from August 10, 1986 till August 1997
Immediate Supervisor- Robert Coleman
Address: P.O. Drawer 90 Jena, LA 71342
Phone: 318-***-****
Email: Robyn Smith ******@**********.***
LASALLE HIGH SCHOOL
Job Title-ResourceTeacher
Responsible for 21 Mild/Moderate Secondary Resource
Number of Personnel Supervised-1 Aide
Employed from August 20, 1980 until August 9, 1986
Immediate Supervisor- Howard McCartney
Address: P. O. Box 458 Olla, LA 71465
Phone: 318-***-****
Email: Robyn Smith ******@**********.***
McNeese State University-Lake Charles, LA
Job Title-Adjunct Professor
Responsible for 50 Graduate students
Number of Personnel Supervised-None
Employed during Summer of 1998
Courses Taught: SPED 603A Introduction to Exceptional Students and
603B Behavior Modification of Special Education Students
Immediate Supervisor-Dr. Kirby Detraz
Address: McNeese University Department of Special Education
P. O. Box 91820, Lake Charles, LA 70609
Phone: 318-***-****
Louisiana State University –Alexandria, LA
Job Title-Adjunct Professor
Supervised 50 Undergraduate students
Course Taught: Geography1001 Cultural Geography
Employed during fall of 1998
Immediate Supervisor-Greg Gormanous
Address: Louisiana State University-Alexandria
8100 Highway 71 South
Alexandria, LA 71302-9121
Phone: 318-***-****
William Woods University-Jefferson City, MO
Job Title-Adjunct Professor
Supervised 15 Graduate Students
Course Taught: Managing Classroom Environments
Employed during summer of 2001
Contact: Larry Ewing
One University AV
Fulton, MO 85251-1098
Phone: 573-***-****
Arizona State University
Job Title-ASPIRE Coordinator
Supervised ASPIRE Graduate Students in Chinle
Employed 2008-2010
Contact: Colleen Maldovado
Phone: 602-***-****
AWARDS
FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award-Louisiana (1993)
Teacher of the Year at Chinle High School-2006-2007
REFERENCES
Dr. Jesus de la Garza- Former Superintendent of CUSD
1834 W. Oracle Jaynes Station RD
Tucson AZ 85704
Phone-520-***-**** Email: **********@*******.***
Mrs. Lynn Fredericks-Former High School Principal
Hopi Junior Senior High School
P.O. 337
Keams Canyon, AZ 86038
Phone: 928-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***
Ms. Arayah Mitchell-HJSHS High School Principal
Hopi Junior Senior High School
P.O. Box 337
Keams Canyon, AZ 86038
Phone: 928-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***
Ms. Cara Bedonie-School Improvement Coordinator
Kayenta School District
PO Box 974
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
928-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***
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