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Melissa Elliott

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Broward County School Board
Sunrise, FL
08.2010 - 06.2024
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
  • Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
  • Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
  • Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.

Customer Service Representative

Kelly Solutions/ AT&t
Plantation, Florida
02.2009 - 10.2009
  • Provided accurate information about products and services to customers.
  • Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
  • Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments, and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.

Teacher

Broward County School Board
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
02.1999 - 08.2008
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
  • Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Barry University
Miami, FL
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05-1999

High School Diploma -

Piper Hig School
Sunrise, FL
06-1993

Skills

  • Alternative dispute resolution training
  • Student rapport
  • Standardized testing techniques
  • Collaborative learning
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Cooperative learning experience
  • Behavior management
  • Social-emotional learning training
  • ESOL certified
  • IEP planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • [State] teaching credential
  • Data analysis
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Conflict resolution
  • Curriculum development

Accomplishments

Teacher of the Year 2010

Teacher of the Year 2020

Timeline

Teacher

Broward County School Board
08.2010 - 06.2024

Customer Service Representative

Kelly Solutions/ AT&t
02.2009 - 10.2009

Teacher

Broward County School Board
02.1999 - 08.2008

Master of Science - Education

Barry University

Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology

Florida Atlantic University

High School Diploma -

Piper Hig School
Melissa Elliott