Melanie Rookstool
Teacher
Boiling Springs,SC
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and learning skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate
Marshalls Department Store
Spartanburg , SC
2021.08 - Current
- Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.
- Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Calvary Lutheran Pre-school
Concord , NC
2015.08 - 2020.03
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Wiped down play areas, toys, tables and other hard surfaces to minimize germ spread.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
Teacher
Rowan-Salisbury School-China Grove Middle School
China Grove , NC
1998.08 - 2008.04
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 1990.08 - 1995.05
Timeline
Associate
Marshalls Department Store
2021.08 - Current
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Calvary Lutheran Pre-school
2015.08 - 2020.03
Teacher
Rowan-Salisbury School-China Grove Middle School
1998.08 - 2008.04
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
West Virginia University
1990.08 - 1995.05