Melissa Braswell
Teacher
BOYNTON BEACH,FL
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 16-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Teacher Assistant
Saint Josephs Episcopal School
12.2011 - Current
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance
Volleyball Coach
Saint Josephs Episcopal School
Boynton Beach, FL
08.2001 - Current
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Developed and implemented useful and progressive training plans to improve skills of athletes of all ages and abilities.
- Reviewed and updated game strategies and techniques to optimize training sessions.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families, and community members.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Stretched, warmed up, and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance
Retail Sales Associate
Lilly Pulitzer
Boca Raton, FL
03.2011 - 10.2019
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Increased sales by 20%
Accounts Receivable
DuBois & Son LLC
Boynton Beach, FL
05.2003 - 03.2010
- Matched invoices to purchase orders for proper documentation and to facilitate payment.
- Managed over 75 customer calls per day.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Managed collections and follow-up on past-due accounts to speed up payments and minimize risk.
- Processed and recorded accounts receivable transactions to facilitate prompt collection of customer payments.
- Maintained accurate and complete records to document transactions and support decision-making.
- Input financial data and produced reports using FAMOUS.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Managed electronic payment systems to streamline payment processes and reduce errors.
- Provided financial support to other departments to improve operations.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Tracked customer invoices to facilitate prompt and accurate payments.
- Responded to vendor inquiries and requests for information to maintain relationships and provide timely support.
- Reconciled customer accounts and resolved discrepancies to maintain accuracy and resolve issues.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Safeguarded documents of accounts receivable and payments to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances
- Generated monthly accounts receivable reports to submit developments for management review
Secretary
Westside Baptist Church
01.2001 - 05.2003
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks
Teacher's Assistant
Seacrest Christian School
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Westside Baptist Child Development Center
04.1990 - 07.1994
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Assessed student performance to evaluate progress and development.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Clerk
Palm Beach County Tax Collectors Office
07.1988 - 05.1990
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
- Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Palm Beach Community College
Lake Worth, FL08.1994
High School Diploma -
Licenses & Certifications
Lake Worth, FL06.1988
Skills
- Tutoring Students
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Technology
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Student Health and Safety
- Classroom Preparation and Maintenance
- Smartboard Media
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Supervising Student Activities
- Computer Skills
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Student assessments
- Student Supervision
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Grading assignments
- Google Workspace
- First Aid
- Faculty Support
- Volleyball Fundamentals
Timeline
Certified Teacher Assistant
Saint Josephs Episcopal School
12.2011 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Lilly Pulitzer
03.2011 - 10.2019
Accounts Receivable
DuBois & Son LLC
05.2003 - 03.2010
Volleyball Coach
Saint Josephs Episcopal School
08.2001 - Current
Secretary
Westside Baptist Church
01.2001 - 05.2003
Teacher's Assistant
Seacrest Christian School
08.1998 - 06.2001
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Westside Baptist Child Development Center
04.1990 - 07.1994
Clerk
Palm Beach County Tax Collectors Office
07.1988 - 05.1990
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Palm Beach Community College
High School Diploma -
Licenses & Certifications
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