Melissa J. Edwards
Waterloo, IA 50702
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in a photography studio that utilizes my talents in
photography and my desire to work with children and families.
EDUCATION
B.A. Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education
December 1998
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts
May 1995
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA
High School Diploma
May 1993
Charles City High School, Charles City, IA
WORK EXPERIENCE
Early Childhood/ Preschool Teacher, March 1999 present
Tri County Child and Family, Waterloo, IA
Job duties include: Working directly with and supervising
children in an educational setting, building relationships with
families, developing weekly lesson plans, meeting paperwork
deadlines, creating individual portfolios, supervising and
evaluating college students, and working cooperatively with
other educational staff.
Independent Photographer, 2004 present
Work for self part time in Waterloo, IA
Job duties include: Specializing in outdoor photography of
children and seniors, capturing memories in a stress free and
natural environment, editing photos in Paint Shop Pro, creating
collages, and online ordering.
Substitute Teacher, January 1999 March 1999
Waterloo School District, Waterloo, IA
Job duties included: Teaching elementary age children in a
school setting.
Waitress/Closing Hostess, 1994 1998
Village Inn Restaurant, Waterloo, IA
Job duties included: Closing down the restaurant, supervising
staff, balancing the cash drawer, and serving customers.
CERTIFICATIONS
*First Aid and CPR Certified, renewed annually
*Mandatory Child Abuse Certified, renewed every 5 years
COMPUTER SKILLS
*Microsoft Works/ Word experience
*Corel Paint Shop Pro experience
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Children’s photography, creating scrapbooks, and jewelry making
REFERENCES
Available upon request