Melissa Garza Rio Hondo, TX *****
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Organized individual dedicated to improving accuracy and efficiency by maintaining and developing administrative and procedural processes. Focused and communicative individual possessing superb data entry, time management, and customer service skills. Providing quality administrative support to clients is of utmost priority. Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-pixley-805866285/ Skills
Microsoft Office Google Workspace
Relationship management Problem-solving
Content creation Report generation
Data collection and analysis Team collaboration
Social Media Updating Verbal and written communication Goal setting Customer service
August 2019
- May 2025
Work History
Educator and Athletic Coach Sharyland ISD, McAllen, TX Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience. Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children. Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students. Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention. Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning. Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning. Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs. Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs. Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress. Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops. Worked directly with Director of Athletic Programs to create budgets for equipment upgrades and travel.
Maintained certification in CPR and first-aid procedures to respond to player injury. Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and August 2014
- May 2019
Educator McAllen ISD, McAllen, TX
proper nutrition.
Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience. Assessed student performance and adjusted instruction while providing feedback to facilitate student success and meet individual needs.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience. Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior and collaborate with parents and students to provide safe, educational experiences.. August 2006
Education
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Angelo State University, San Angelo Texas
National Dean's List [2006]