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MELVENIA FORD-COOKE

Norfolk

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Brunswick High School, excelling in curriculum design and data-driven decision-making. Adept at fostering student engagement and mentoring staff, I have successfully led initiatives that enhance academic rigor and community partnerships, ensuring a culturally responsive learning environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Second Grade Teacher

Aberdeen Elementary
Hampton
09.2024 - Current
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to cater to diverse learning needs.
  • Collaborated with specialists to deliver targeted support and interventions.

Fifth Grade Teacher

Aberdeen Elementary
Hampton
01.2024 - Current
  • Deliver engaging, standards-based instruction integrating critical thinking and inquiry.
  • Collaborate with grade-level teams to analyze data and implement effective instructional strategies.
  • Foster a classroom environment built on respect, equity, and academic rigor.

Youth Leader

Havannah Heights New Testament Church of God
01.2018 - Current
  • Mentored youth and designed leadership and service-based programs.
  • Coordinated events and activities promoting community service and personal growth.

Shift Leader / Acting Branch Manager

Hardee’s
South Hill
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Supervised and trained employees, managed scheduling, and resolved customer service challenges.
  • Oversaw daily operations, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
  • Boddie Noel

High School History Teacher

Brunswick High School
Lawrenceville
09.2019 - 07.2024
  • Taught World History, U.S. History, and Government using project-based and culturally responsive instruction.
  • Served in leadership roles supporting curriculum development and department planning.

Department Chair

Brunswick High School
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Led department meetings, supported curriculum alignment, and provided instructional guidance.
  • Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional improvements.

Cultural Committee Coordinator

Multiple Schools
Jamaica
01.2015 - 08.2019
  • Planned and coordinated schoolwide historical and cultural celebrations.
  • Fostered community engagement through meaningful educational and cultural events.

High School History Teacher

Christian High School
Jamaica
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Delivered curriculum-aligned lessons and prepared students for national examinations.
  • Organized school cultural events and supported extracurricular programs promoting student leadership.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05-2027

Master of Science - Educational Technology

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History and Culture

The Mico University College
Kingston, Jamaica
01.2015

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Curriculum design and implementation
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff mentorship and collaboration
  • Student engagement
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Community partnerships
  • Culturally responsive practices
  • Written and verbal communication

Certification

  • Virginia Teaching License – History/Social Studies
  • Virginia Provisional License – Elementary Education (K–3)
  • Passed SLLA Praxis for Administration and Supervision

References

Available upon request

Leadership Experience

  • Department Chair, Brunswick High School, 2 Years, Led department meetings, supported curriculum alignment, and provided instructional guidance., Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional improvements.
  • Cultural Committee Coordinator, Multiple Schools, 4+ Years, Planned and coordinated schoolwide historical and cultural celebrations., Fostered community engagement through meaningful educational and cultural events.
  • Youth Leader, Havannah Heights New Testament Church of God, 4 Years, Mentored youth and designed leadership and service-based programs., Coordinated events and activities promoting community service and personal growth.
  • Shift Leader / Acting Branch Manager, Hardee’s / Boddie Noel, 3 Years, Supervised and trained employees, managed scheduling, and resolved customer service challenges., Oversaw daily operations, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher

Aberdeen Elementary
09.2024 - Current

Fifth Grade Teacher

Aberdeen Elementary
01.2024 - Current

Shift Leader / Acting Branch Manager

Hardee’s
01.2022 - 09.2024

Department Chair

Brunswick High School
01.2022 - 01.2024

High School History Teacher

Brunswick High School
09.2019 - 07.2024

Youth Leader

Havannah Heights New Testament Church of God
01.2018 - Current

Cultural Committee Coordinator

Multiple Schools
01.2015 - 08.2019

High School History Teacher

Christian High School
01.2015 - 01.2019

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Old Dominion University

Master of Science - Educational Technology

American College of Education

Bachelor of Arts - History and Culture

The Mico University College
MELVENIA FORD-COOKE