Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: melissa@educationadvisors.biz melissa@educationadvisors.biz anytime during normal business hours. |
Instructor Level
| Master |
Education
| High school diploma or GED in Associate degree in Early Childhood Education Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education K-6 Master's degree in Moderate Special Education K-8 | |
| I hold a Master’s Certificate as a Behavioral Analyst and have 17 years of classroom teaching experience across Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. In June 2023, I transitioned from teaching to establish my own educational consulting business, where I focus on supporting educators and schools in creating effective learning environments. | |
| has not received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Melissa Davis is the Founder and CEO of Education Advisors LLC in Brookline, NH (2023–Present), where she provides professional development and consultation for educators and schools across New England. She designs and delivers workshops, webinars, and coaching sessions focused on classroom management, behavior intervention, and proactive instructional strategies, and is a contracted national presenter with the Bureau of Education and Research (BER). She is currently authoring a resource guide on reducing disruptive behaviors and increasing self-regulation in grades PK–2. Previously, Melissa taught in diverse elementary classrooms, including Grade 4 at Captain Samuel Douglass Academy (2021–2023), where she redesigned the social studies curriculum, provided district-wide classroom management professional development, and implemented a positive behavior support system adopted by multiple educators. She also taught Grade 2 at Ledge Street Elementary School (2018–2021), supporting students with significant ELL and special education needs, and served as a Special Education Teacher for grades 2–4 at Parker Elementary School (2012–2018), co-teaching in inclusion settings, developing IEPs, and presenting district training on supporting students with dyslexia. Her earlier teaching experience includes roles at Merrimack Special Education Collaborative, the Specialized Day School in Chelmsford, COMPASS School, Heartworks and Renaissance School, and various paraprofessional and substitute positions, where she worked with students with diverse learning needs, designed behavior support plans, and adapted curriculum to individual goals. | ||||||||||
| 0-5 years instructing adults. | ||||||||||
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Additional Information
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| Child Development (Early Childhood) Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | Social/Emotional Development Addressing Challenges Supportive Interactions Special Education Parenting Indoor Learning Environments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Active Engagement: I believe adults learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process. I design workshops and sessions that include hands-on activities, role-playing, and collaborative problem-solving so participants can immediately apply strategies to their own classrooms. Practical, Relevant Application: Adult learners benefit from content that directly connects to their professional experiences. I focus on providing actionable strategies, real-world examples, and tools that educators can implement the very next day. Reflective Practice and Collaboration: I encourage participants to reflect on their current practices, share insights with peers, and collaboratively explore solutions. This approach fosters deeper understanding, supports professional growth, and builds a community of practice among educators. |
Logistics
| *Inquire with Instructor | |
| -Handouts (provided by instructor) -Access to smartboard (or provide space for instructor to bring screen and projector) -Access to wifi |