Melissa Stroud
@melissastroud
Education program coordinator delivering inclusive supports and smooth stakeholder collaboration.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an education and program coordination professional with over a decade of experience supporting students, staff, families, and school teams. I have worked as a teacher and in specialized services coordination, where I managed documentation, supported compliance, facilitated team meetings, and helped develop inclusive supports for students with diverse learning needs.
I bring strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration, working closely with administrators, teachers, specialists, and families to improve systems and keep programs running effectively. As I transition from Arizona to California, I am looking to bring my experience in education, program support, stakeholder communication, and team coordination to help organizations operate smoothly and serve their communities well.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ESS Coordinator
SYNERGY PUBLIC SCHOOL
Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)
Coordinated education support services by managing documentation, supporting compliance, and facilitating team meetings to develop inclusive supports for students.
Teacher
SYNERGY PUBLIC SCHOOL
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)
Supported student success by collaborating with administrators, teachers, specialists, and families and helping keep education programs running effectively.
Teacher
SONORAN SCIENCE ACADEMY - PHOENIX METRO
Jan 2016 - Jan 2021 (5 years)
Collaborated with school teams and families to improve systems and support student success, including development of inclusive supports for diverse learning needs.
Teacher
SONORAN SCIENCE ACADEMY - BROADWAY
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Provided student support through collaboration with administrators, teachers, specialists, and families to improve systems and program effectiveness.
Lead / Assistant Teacher
Saint Mark's Preschool
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)
Assisted in preschool education and supported coordination efforts to help students, families, and staff work toward effective classroom supports.
Hostess
Citizen Public House
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)
Worked as a hostess at Citizen Public House.
Teaching Assistant
PEAK School
Jan 2004 - Jan 2011 (7 years)
Supported teaching staff and students in a school setting by helping maintain effective supports and communication within the education team.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Rio Salado College
Post Baccalaureate, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities
2022 - 2024
University of Arizona
Undeclared Graduate
2013 - 2014
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education and Teaching
2007 - 2011
Northland Preparatory Academy
High School Diploma
2003 - 2007
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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