Melissa Dickson

Having been a teacher and literacy coach myself, I know what it takes to create effective and differentiated instruction for students.
I get it. I’ve been there.
I have taught every type of kid there is. I understand how much time and effort you put into each lesson only to feel like there has to be a better way.
When you work with me, you’ll learn how to meet the diverse needs of today’s classroom to achieve student success!
Melissa Dickson is an outstanding presenter and educator. She is passionate about providing teachers with research-based ideas and strategies that can be immediately implemented. In her decades as an educator, Melissa has supported all grade levels and has been a literacy coach, staff developer, site-based team leader, mentor teacher, inclusion teacher, classroom teacher and early childhood teacher. She has a Master’s degree in Reading and supports a balanced literacy classroom model. Her ability to provide relevant information with humor and enthusiasm makes her a very popular presenter at numerous district, state, and national conferences.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
M.Ed., Literacy, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, 2002
B.S., Elementary Ed., English Specialization (Summa Cum Laude), Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, 1993
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Educational Consultant and Staff Developer, 1999-Present
Literacy Coach, Grades K-6, Conroe ISD, TX, 2003–2007
Teacher, Third and Fourth Grade, Glenloch Elementary School, Conroe ISD, TX, 1998–2003
Teacher, Fifth Grade, Wilkerson Intermediate School, Conroe ISD, TX, 1993–1998
Children’s Reading Specialist, Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library, Brenham, TX, 1987–1989
Teacher, Pre-School, Methodist Weekday School, Brenham, TX, 1984–1987