MELISSA MILLS

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Elkmont, AL 35620

Phone:256-***-****

Email:adb2d0@r.postjobfree.com

CORE COMPETENCIES

● 20 Years of Experience

Managing, Training, Sales,

and Leadership

● 20 Years of Experience

working with small

children in a Sunday

School and classroom

environment

● Community and Event

Coordinator

● Very Outgoing and

Professional

● Superior Oral / Written

Skills

● Exceptional

Organizational and

Administrative Support

● Hands-On Teaching and

Classroom Experience

● Exceptional Family Service

Provider

● Experience Collaborating

with Parents, Students,

and Teaching Staffs to

achieve goals

● Active Team Leadership

● Skilled at Lesson Planning

and Hands-on Activities to

Support Learning

Objectives

● Superior Team Builder

● Exceptional Client /

Customer Support

Relationships

● Office Management Skills

EDUCATION

Completed Coursework towards a BS, Early Childhood Education, Athens State University, 2002-2003 AS, Early Childhood Education (K-3), Calhoun Community College, 2000-2002

● Honor Roll, 2000-2003

● Dean’s List Honoree, Fall 2002 and Spring 2003

EXPERIENCE

Valley Fellowship Christian Academy, July 2019- Present Preschool Teacher

Teaching and equipping young learners' Godly principles and providing the foundational building blocks in their education.

● Prepare and execute lesson plans

● Create a safe environment for positive learning

● Promote continual growth and education for each learner

● Track development and assess each student’s academics

● Assist in meeting parents and caregiver’s specific needs for each learner Lindsay Lane Christian Academy (LLCA), August 2018- July 2019 Director of Development

Serving as the Director of Development for Lindsay Lane Christian Academy leading academy-wide fundraising and sponsor donations for Capital Campaign.

● Organized monthly, quarterly and annual donations with community members

● Reached out to meet leaders in the Athens area to discuss joint activities for community involvement

● Made telephone calls and office visits with local organizations in the community to explain school activities and invite them to participate

● Received and managed Capital Campaign funds for the Academy

● Organized administrative filing system and maintained records accountability

● Raised over $63,140.00 designing, organizing, and executing the 2018 Winter Fest for the Academy

● Educated potential donors in giving to the Academy

● Serve as the voice for students, teachers and staff of the Academy Lindsay Lane Christian Academy (LLCA), August 2018- July 2019 Fifth and Sixth Grade Teacher

Teaching computer basics and fundamentals to middle school students and equipping them with Microsoft Office, Google Suite and proficient typing skills.

● Plan and execute lesson plans

● Facilitate programs to students

● Reinforce course information to students and faculty

● Organized Parent-Teacher-Student meetings to discuss student progress and address parental concerns Mary Kay Sales Consultant

Advising customers and the public on the latest trends and best products to meet their needs.

● Surveyed public consensus on products used and purchased

● Advised the public on tools that would best meet their needs

● Increased sales annually for six years, while adding new team members to the company’s division

● Earned several promotions with management positions earning commissions and the use of several company cars for eight years

● Recognized regionally and nationally for unit production and recruiting quotas

● Trained senior sales leaders at yearly seminars

● Organized and maintained office files, training records, and sales receipts

● Maintained budget for office supplies, shipping, and office equipment repairs Madison Learning Center, 2008-2009

Early Childhood Teacher

Served as a Preschool Lead teacher for 3 and 4 year olds.

● Joyfully educated 16 three and four year olds in early fundamentals

● Aided with beginning reading programs

● Evaluated growth in young learning skills

● Encouraged positive learning and new behaviors

● Worked independently with teaching staff and senior learning center administrative personnel

● Met daily with parents of the students to discuss daily learning activities and discuss any learning or behavioral concerns

● Assisted other teacher with their lesson plans and daily activities; shared successful activities and results

Little Lambs Learning Center, Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 2003-2008 Early Childhood Teacher

Served as a primary childhood teacher for 3 and 4 year olds.

● Developed daily and weekly lesson plans and reviewed with senior teaching staff

● Met daily with parents of the students to discuss ongoing activities and future plans; Discussed any concerns they had with the program and their children’s accomplishments

● Taught and disciple 22 three and four year old children

● Led Bible Study guiding these young people in understanding what Jesus has done for us

● Developed teaching centers for young learners to grow and flourish Sunday School Teacher, 1997-Present

Served as an early childhood Sunday school Teacher at Lamb of God Lutheran Church, Minor Hill Baptist Church, Fairview Baptist Church, and Lindsay Lane Baptist Church East Campus. Developed Biblical teaching materials and created age appropriate crafts to reinforce the topic. Supported Vacation Bible Schools and special events such as Christmas and Easter for Kids (one-day Vacation Bible School type events) that clearly spoke the Gospel Message to children of all ages. Volunteered at the Child Development Center at Calhoun Spring 2001 thru Fall 2002

● Pastor Andy John King, 256-***-****, adb2d0@r.postjobfree.com

● Mrs. Terry Pennington, Children’s Ministry Leader, 256-***-****, adb2d0@r.postjobfree.com

● Mrs. Lisa Parvin, Campus Coordinator, 256-***-****, adb2d0@r.postjobfree.com REFERENCES

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