Melissa Hornyak 3040 Stillriver Drive Howell, MI 48843 Home: (517) 545-9181 Cell: (330) 322-2173 e-mail: mhornyak@umflint.

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CAREER OBJECTIVE: Elementary or Secondary School Principal EDUCATION: University of Michigan, Flint, MI

Mission: Creating an effective and supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their maximum learning potential.

Master in Public Administration, Expected Graduation Date: August 2014

University of Michigan, Flint, MI

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Minors in Early Childhood, Language Arts, and Social Studies. ZA Endorsement and Language Arts Endorsement, May 2007
Graduated with Honors

University of Akron, Akron, OH Associates Degree in Business Management, May 1998

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Administrational Internship at Kurtz Elementary School Analyzed and presented NWEA data to whole staff and PTA Facilitated the design of a student led school newspaper Member of the Caring Community Committee Designed a whole school behavioral rubric that focused on anti-bullying strategies TEACHING EXPERIENCE Kindergarten Teacher, Kurtz Elementary School, August 2011-Present Grade level team leader Developed assessments to use to guide instruction in both summative and formative measures Communicate effectively with parents through designing weekly newsletters Planned, implemented and assessed lessons aligned with the Common Core

Kindergarten Teacher, Midway Elementary School, August 2010-June 2011 Selected to fill a year- long temporary teacher assignment Actively participated in Kindergarten Round Up Assessed incoming Kindergarten students prior to the start of the school year Planned and implemented lessons aligned with Holt Public Schools curriculum Title I Para Educator, Kurtz Elementary School, October 2009-June 2010 Para Educator for Title I students in grades K-3. Provided small group learning support for students below grade level in reading, writing and math. Assessed students through running records and guided reading groups to maximize their reading potential Provided one-on-one writing conferences to help students become better writers and work with students in focus groups in all areas of math

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Office Administration, Summit County Auditors Office, Akron, OH. August 1995-July 2001 Worked with general public calculating their mobile home taxes and collecting payment of these taxes. Responsible for issuing vendors license Updated tax database for all of Summit County Handled multiple phone lines, worked and maintained office organization by filing, copying, typing, and bulk mailing. Secretary, Erie Island Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, Akron, OH. January 2002-June 2004 Worked closely with the school principal to insure that the main school office ran effectively Collaboratively managed school budget Supervised fundraisers Purchased office supplies, Maintained student database handling daily attendance of students, and answering multiple phone lines. Fostered open lines of communication with teachers and parents by creating newsletters, meeting agendas, classroom rosters, and certificates.
OTHER EXPERIENCE: Technology knowledge of: Smart Boards, Microsoft Word, Skyward, NWEA, Microsoft Publlisher, Microsoft Power Point, Excel

Professional References
Dr. William DeFrance, Superintendant Benton Harbor Public Schools 636 Pipestone Benton Harbor, Mi. 49022 517-663-1152 wdefrance@erpsk12.org Ms. Dale Love Principal, Kurtz Elementary School 1350 Kurtz Drive Milford, MI 48381 (248) 684-8065 Dale.love@hvs.org

Mrs. Kathy Rupp First Grade Teacher, Kurtz Elementary School 1350 Kurtz Drive Milford, MI 48381 (248) 684-8065 Kathy.rupp@hvs.org