Professional

MELANIE P. SCALES

EDUCATION: INSTRUCTOR/ADMINISTRATOR

Adept and organized professional in education with more than 10 years of providing quality educational, customer management and media communications services. A multi-talented, seasoned performer with an “infectious” personality who understands the “bottom line” and has the performance record to prove it. Develops a professional rapport with both management and staff laypersons. Polished communicator and creative employee who enjoys generating new ideas and has a “genuine compassion” for people. Flexible and at ease in high pressure situations and produces measurable results with a “can do” attitude.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Digest Writing Award • 1999 Teacher of the Year • Superior Evaluations • Seasoned Educator • Purpose Driven Employee

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, Portsmouth, Virginia • 2006-2007

Teacher (5th Grade)

Core Responsibilities:

• Developed and executed lesson plans for all subjects; scheduled daily activities to enhance the learning environment while fostering creativity and mental stimulation.

• Served as campus Student Activities Coordinator - planning and coordinating all academic extra curricular activities for students.

• Served as Student Council Advisor for entire student body government for both elementary and middle schools; planned, coordinated and promoted school fund raisers and school spirit events.

VIRGINIA BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Virginia Beach, VA • 2005-2006

Substitute Teacher

Core Responsibilities:

• Delivered temporary educational services to a diverse student population in various schools throughout the Virginia Beach area school system.

IVY LEAGUE ACADEMY, Virginia Beach, VA • 2004-2005

Elementary Teacher

Core Responsibilities:

• Established clear objectives for all lessons, projects and communicated those objectives to a classroom of approximately 20 students.

• Instructed students individually and in group settings, utilizing various teaching methods to include lectures, interactive discussions and demonstrations.

• Managed set-up of classroom, computer system, and audiovisual equipment to optimize learning.

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COMMUNITY BANK, Harrogate, England • 2001-2003

Customer Service Associate

Core Responsibilities:

• Interviewed and assisted applicants in opening bank accounts and/or applying for loans.

• Provided financial one-on-one counseling regarding securities, bonds and deposit options.

• Instructed clients on foreign currency regulations and provided exchange rates/values

• Handled both U.S. and foreign currencies in excess of $100K monthly with a “zero” error rate.

RADIANCE ACADEMY, San Antonio, TX • 1998-2001

Teacher (K-12)

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a class of 20 at-risk students, providing educational instruction and social skills training.

• Successfully adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying developmental needs and interests of students.

• Facilitated parent/teacher meetings, along with counselors and school administrators to resolve behavioral and/or academic issues.

NEW CREATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, San Antonio, TX • 1998-2001

Elementary Teacher

Core Responsibilities:

• Executed approved curricula, providing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.

• Instructed students in individual and group settings to create a versatile environment conducive to learning.

• Prepared and maintained student assignments and grades for evaluation and progress reporting.

BEAUREGARD PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM, Deridder, LA • 1997-1998

Substitute Teacher

Core Responsibilities:

• Administered lessons and activities to students during primary instructor’s absence, while maintaining an orderly environment.

• Readily adapted to changing situations at various schools and diverse classroom requirements.

• Captured student attention through interactive instruction, allowing for fluent delivery of primary teacher’s instruction.

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ADDITIONAL POSITIONS

HOUSTON CHRONICLE , Houston, TX • 1996-1997

Copy Assistant

• Delivered copy, editing and proofing services for area newspaper marketing and sales departments; ensured contract advertising was accurate, meeting customer expectations.

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, Baton Rouge, LA • 1994-1995

Sports Information Associate

• Prepared press releases and coordinated press conferences in a fast-paced, challenging sports environment; Developed positive relationships with local/university personalities successfully representing the University’s sports program.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Mass Communication

Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism

Southern Univerisity, Baton Rouge, LA

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