Melissa Solazzo

Experience

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  Franklin City Schools

  Aug 1993 - Oct 2004

  Classroom Instructor

  -Developed and implemented new course curriculum to allow for computer modules and infusion of technology into FCS class-Created alternative schedules for building to allow for early dismissals, late arrivals, field trips, and other unique circumstances-Participated in design and implementation of teaming into school, served on academic and unifed arts teams-Served on committees related to overall school performance: Continuous Improvement Plan; Best Practices; Student Achievement and Recognition; and Technology-Project Manager for after school “Back on Track” program for at-risk girls-Presented at Ohio Middle School Association and SOITA conferences Show less

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  Butler Technology and Career Development Schools

  Oct 2004 - Apr 2015

  • Developed and implemented four year, differentiated, Resident Educator program • District in-house licensure expert; superintendent designee• Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) administrator; initiated effort to move to an electronic process within the district• Initiated and managed use of Public School Works system for compliance training needs for all full-time district personnel• Counseled employees regarding continuing education plans including goal setting, career pathing, and performance improvement initiatives • Became an Ashland University adjunct instructor to provide graduate credit for in-depth study and other professional learning opportunities• Oversaw district tuition reimbursement process by distributing allocated monies to employees• Developed district professional development goals by using data from multiple sources including the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) and Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES) • Involved in the hiring of career technical educators and administrators; recruit, review applications, conduct interviews; work with supervisor to select over 30 employees • Planned and implemented onboarding for new employees which included an orientation to systems and campuses along with a plan for further learning• Planned and implemented a bootcamp for new teachers which included the critical items a career technical instructor would need to know to begin the school year• Planned and implemented the Butler Tech Annual Meeting for all employees which included an address from the superintendent, shared successes and plans for the future of the district Show less Operated Career Development Division which included: Family and Consumer Sciences Programming (7-12) and Career Development Programming (K-16)• Managed $5.5 million dollar budget• Supervised 60 employees• Monitored leading and lagging performance measures for division• Collected, analyzed and interpreted data• Partnered with the Center on Education and Training and for Employment to house the FCS end of course assessments within WebXam; exams used throughout Ohio• Curriculum development and alignment; common formative and summative assessment creation• Monitored grants in excess of $200,000 to associate school districts; planned use of funds aligned with National Career Development Guidelines for college and career readiness Show less

  • Professional Development Coordinator

    Jul 2011 - Apr 2015

  • Interim Vice President: Career Development

    Feb 2010 - Jul 2011

  • Educational Supervisor - Satellite Programming (FCS)

    Oct 2004 - Jan 2010
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  Warren County Career Center

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2019

  Director of Human Resources
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  Great Oaks Career Campuses

  Jul 2019 - Oct 2020

  Director of Human Resources
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  State Support Team Region 10

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2023

  Educational Consultant
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  State Support Team, Region 13

  Aug 2023 - now

  Educational Consultant at State Support Team Region 13