Melanie Taylor
Columbus
Summary
Licensed educator with experience in social studies teaching, paralegal work, banking, customer service, and freelance writing. Strengths include strong communication skills, cultivating client relationships, data management, and capability to adapt to changing priorities quickly. Versed in professional correspondence, scheduling, and document drafting. Committed to fostering relationships with colleagues and clients to drive organizational success and collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Frank & Wooldridge Co., L.P.A.
Columbus, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and contracts for accuracy.
- Managed case files and maintained organized documentation, ensuring easy access for attorneys and clients.
- Coordinated communication between clients and legal teams to facilitate information flow and updates.
- Assisted in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
Customer Experience Banker
Huntington National Bank
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Performed account transactions for Bank customers while advising customers on various banking products and services such as loans, investments, and credit cards
- Performed daily reconciliation of bank accounts to ensure accuracy of records
- Monitored changes in regulations affecting banks and updated policies accordingly
- Investigated fraudulent activities by analyzing account transactions and identifying patterns
- Ensured compliance with state and federal banking regulations through regular reviews
- Coordinated with other departments regarding customer requests for dispute resolution
- Participated in community outreach events to promote awareness of the bank’s services
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Yellow Springs Schools
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Organized, planned, and implemented lessons using differentiation to meet diverse student needs
- Collected student data and maintained student records to set goals and measure success
- Created engaging PowerPoints and lesson plans using Project-Based Learning pedagogy
- Ensured compliance and confidentiality of student information and data
- Managed and tracked learning progress according to state learning standards and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
- Maintained timely correspondence with students, student families, community members, and staff
- Collaborated with staff to develop interdisciplinary approaches for teaching social studies topics
- Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on evidence-based practices
- Coordinated field trips for students to enhance their knowledge about historical sites or cultural institutions
- Supervised and coached extra-curricular activities such as bowling, Junior Council on World Affairs (JCOWA), and academic teams related to social studies topics
Student Employee
Watson Library
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Worked in the Technical Department of the Library and was responsible for processing new materials, editing the OPAL database, conducting inventory, and repairing existing materials
- Performed routine data entry and labeling
- Repaired and processed books and library materials
- Collaborated with team members in the Technical Department to complete daily tasks and seasonal projects
- Utilized both Google Drive and Microsoft Office products
Archival Intern
Peace Resource Center
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Created and maintained retrievable computer archives and databases
- Copied over records and documents to a digital format to preserve data and history
- Maintained correspondence between historians and the museum center
- Participated in moderating symposium events and leading discussions with the public
Writing Consultant and Peer Tutor
Student Resource Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked as a peer tutor and writing consultant for Wilmington's Student Resource Center (SRC)
- Acted as the designated History Department tutor and tutored for Marlana Leppert-Wahl (Ph.D.)'s Intro to Sociology course
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance
- Reviewed submitted writing to check for grammar, sentence structure, and argumentation errors
- Walked peers through the drafting process to improve technical and argumentative writing skills
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school
- Created strong relationships with recurring tutees and fellow tutors
Education
B.A. - History-Education
Wilmington College
Wilmington, Ohio12-2021
Skills
- Relationship building
- Retention and outreach
- Professional correspondence
- Research
- Data-collection and management
- Professional writing
- Public speaking
- Calendar management
- Proficient in MS office
- Strategic Analysis
- Collaboration
Certification
- 4-Year Resident Educator Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) Social Studies License
- Pupil Activity Permit (Coaching Permit)
- Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Red Cross Certified
AWARDS
Honors: Outstanding AYA Social Studies Major Award, Dean's List, Member, Green Key Honor Society
Timeline
Paralegal
Frank & Wooldridge Co., L.P.A.
08.2025 - Current
Customer Experience Banker
Huntington National Bank
11.2024 - 08.2025
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Yellow Springs Schools
12.2022 - 08.2024
Archival Intern
Peace Resource Center
08.2020 - 01.2021
Student Employee
Watson Library
12.2019 - 04.2021
Writing Consultant and Peer Tutor
Student Resource Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
B.A. - History-Education
Wilmington College