MELANIE WALLACE
Marietta,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong leadership and communication skills, adept at event coordination and ensuring safety in diverse environments. Proven ability to manage teams and maintain organized workflows, contributing to efficiency and success. Eager to leverage skills in a new role as a Team Leader.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
ESS
Kutztown, PA
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and adapting instructional materials for diverse student needs.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing behavioral expectations and monitoring student engagement.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student progress and provide feedback on individual learning strategies.
- Facilitated small group activities, enhancing peer interactions and promoting cooperative learning experiences.
Lead Dance Instructor
Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation and Community Service
Elizabethtown, PA
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Lesson planning
- In charge of 12 children per class ages 3-6
- Coordinating parent drop-off and pick-up
- Setting up and cleaning up before and after each day
- Keeping an inventory of supplies
- Communicating with the parents of children
- Monitoring safety
Summer Camp Counselor
Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation and Community Service
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Scheduling and planning days
- In charge of 30 children ages 6-14
- Filling out accident and behavioral reports
- Communicating with the parents/guardians of children
- Monitoring safety
- Coordinating parent drop off and pick up
- Setting up and cleaning up before and after each day
- Keeping an inventory of supplies
Assistant Resident Director
Kutztown University
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Scheduling of the front desk
- Supervisor of Desk Receptionists
- Holds weekly office hours
- Ensure that the staff is following the appropriate protocol for receiving, logging, and distributing mail
- Ensure the accurate and timely completion of timecards by the Desk Receptionists
- Responsible for all weekly meeting items pertaining to the Desk Receptionists and the management of the desk
- Serves as the first point of contact for residents and Central Office staff in the absence of the Resident Director
- Maintains an open line of communication with the Building Director and Central Office staff to keep them aware of situations and issues that occur in the building
- Work with staff to mediate staff conflict
- Assist with the facilitation of Policies and Procedures
- Assist with staff recruitment
- Participate in the interviewing of CA and DR Candidates
- Facilitate training sessions
Education
Kutztown University - Elementary Education with a Dual Certification in Special Education
Kutztown University
12-2026
Donegal High School - undefined
Donegal High School
06-2023
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
- Content Management Systems
- Team Leadership
- Event Coordination
- Excellent communication
- Cooperative and collaborative
- Good time management
- Strong work ethic
- Conflict resolution skills
Timeline
Substitute Paraprofessional
ESS
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Resident Director
Kutztown University
10.2024 - 09.2025
Lead Dance Instructor
Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation and Community Service
03.2023 - 04.2025
Summer Camp Counselor
Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation and Community Service
03.2023 - 04.2025
Donegal High School - undefined
Donegal High School
Kutztown University - Elementary Education with a Dual Certification in Special Education
Kutztown University