Melanie Carvajal
Haines City,FL
Summary
Education professional with experience coordinating student-centered programs, building relationships with families and community stakeholders, and organizing events and fundraising initiatives. Skilled in program organization, communication, documentation, and collaborative problem-solving to support student engagement and success. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and strengthening connections between schools, families, and their communities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Polk County Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with students, families, school staff, and community stakeholders to promote student engagement and program success.
- Coordinated student programming, chapter activities, banquets, fundraisers, and special events, overseeing planning and logistics to maximize participant engagement.
- Coordinate student programming, chapter activities, banquets, fundraisers, and special events, overseeing planning, logistics, and participant engagement.
- Communicated program objectives, expectations, and updates to families, students, and colleagues through clear and effective written and verbal communication.
- Maintain program documentation and records to support organization, accountability, and effective program operations.
High School Agriculture Teacher & FFA Adivsor
Lake Wales High School
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Designed and delivered student-centered educational programming that addressed diverse learning needs and enhanced student development goals.
- Organized classroom activities and learning experiences that encouraged leadership, collaboration, and practical skill development.
- Collaborated with students, families, and colleagues to support academic engagement, positive behavior, and a supportive school environment.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and a focus on creating a supportive learning environment.
Customer Service Associate
Dillards
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided professional customer support in a fast-paced retail environment while maintaining strong communication and service standards.
- Maintained accurate record keeping for online orders and monitored daily cash flow to ensure financial integrity.
- Collaborated with management to enhance daily store operations through problem-solving and streamlined processes.
- Demonstrated brand values through positive customer interactions and effective issue resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Studies, Education
Warner University
Lake Wales, FL12.2023
Diploma -
HAINES CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Haines City, FL01.2020
Skills
Student engagement
Community outreach
Fundraising and outreach
Family and community engagement
Inclusive education
Event planning
Organization and time management
Collaborative problem-solving
Relationship building
Certification
Florida Temporary Educator Certificate
Timeline
Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Polk County Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
High School Agriculture Teacher & FFA Adivsor
Lake Wales High School
04.2023 - 06.2025
Customer Service Associate
Dillards
02.2022 - 04.2023
Diploma -
HAINES CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Studies, Education
Warner University
FL Teaching Certificate
FL Teaching Certificate