Melissa Felkins

13617 Keswick Lane Yukon, OK 73099

817-559-4685 melissa.felkins@waldenu.edu

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Educator and counselor with six years of professional experience and numerous years of volunteer youth work.

• Six years experience in an online learning environment as a student.

• 4.0 GPA in M.Ed. program and all Ph.D. coursework.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Educational Psychology Expected Nov. 2016

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN

Dissertation Topic: "Exploring the Experiences of Students with ADHD who are

Homeschooled"

Dissertation Advisor: Dr. Susana Verdinelli

Master of Education-Counseling 2010

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

Bachelor of Science–Administrative Systems 1998

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

TEACHING/SCHOOL COUNSELOR EXPERIENCE

School Counselor, Elementary 2011-2012

Putnum City Schools

Oklahoma City, OK

• Counseled a diverse student body, including disadvantaged youth.

• Implemented weekend backpack program with local food bank for underprivileged students.

• Facilitated Christmas for Children program.

• Initiated Red Ribbon Week and National Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaigns.

• Co-coordinated state-mandated testing.

• Guided 504 Plans for qualifying students.

Melissa Felkins

• Worked with IEP teams for special education students.

• Acted on behalf of administrative staff when needed.

• Taught guidance lessons to Pre-K through 5th grade.

• Delivered staff development presentations.

• Served on campus development team.

School Counselor, Intern 2009-2010

Tolar Independent School District

Tolar, TX

• Performed academic advising, assisting students with course selections, study skills, and career planning.

• Helped to prepare students for College Admissions Testing, including SAT and ACT.

• Assisted students in the completion of financial aid forms and college application

materials.

• Counseled a diverse student body, including disadvantaged youth.

• Strived to align students’ abilities, aptitudes, and interests to optimize college selections/ job placement.

High School Business/Technology Teacher 1999-2003

Cleburne Independent School District

Cleburne, TX

• Developed curriculum for high school level business and technology courses.

• Taught a variety of business and technology courses at both the main high school and alternative high school.

• Served on campus technology committee

• Facilitated faculty technology training

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Personal Banker 1995-1999

Community Bank

Granbury, TX

• Performed various duties as assigned, including bank teller, mortgage banker, customer service representative, and bank operations specialist.

• Served on the initiation committee to implement online banking.

• Represented the bank at numerous community events.

VOLUNTEER / LEADERSHIP ACTIVITY

Director of Fine Arts 2012-Present

Christ's Legacy Church

Oklahoma City, OK

• Coordinated all fine arts teams for children and teens.

• Appointed and supervised coaches.

Melissa Felkins

• Scheduled rehearsals and performances.

• Arranged and budgeted group travel.

• Recorded financial information.

• Facilitated communication.

• Coached individuals and teams.

• Originated workshop and camp opportunities.

Choir Director/Assistant Teacher 2014-Present

Keystone Homeschool Cooperative

Oklahoma City, OK

• Direct middle school choir.

• Assist in other classes as needed.

CERTIFICATION

School Counselor Certification 2010

Secondary Teaching Certification 1998

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, American Psychological Association, Division 15

Member, Golden Key International Honour Society

Member, American School Counselor Association

2012-Present

2015-Present

2009-2012