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Melissa Kindervater

Baxter,TN

Summary

Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.

Driven Teaching Assistant with firm command of curriculum development, daily lesson planning. Leads individual and group instruction to supplement teacher lessons and build instructional abilities. Communicative and empathetic with commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Blueprints
Waynesburg, PA
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
  • Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
  • Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
  • Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
  • Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
  • Moderated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress or areas of concern.
  • Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
  • Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.

Travel Agent

Travel Savers
Waynesburg, PA
02.2019 - 04.2020
  • Provided travel information to customers and answered questions regarding passports, visas, transportation, accommodation, and tour packages.
  • Organized flights, insurance, and accommodations for travelers according to their preferences.
  • Assisted customers in selecting the best possible package with the least expense.
  • Researched availability of airfare and hotel rooms using reservation systems.
  • Prepared customized itineraries based on customer needs and preferences.
  • Processed payments from clients via cash or credit cards.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner to ensure satisfaction with the service provided.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers including airlines, hotels, cruise lines, tour operators to secure discounted rates for customers.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to stay abreast of changes in the industry related to new products or services offered by competitors.
  • Ensured all reservations were accurately documented in agency's system prior to client departure date.
  • Planned special events such as honeymoons or destination weddings.
  • Compiled reports outlining sales figures and commission earned by agents within the office.
  • Took payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Followed up with clients to notify of specials and offer assistance with future travel plans.
  • Explained benefits of purchasing travel insurance with clients.

Purchasing Agent

Mon County Health Dept
Morgantown, WV
06.1998 - 03.2002
  • Developed and implemented purchasing policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
  • Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and payment terms.
  • Maintained accurate records of purchases including item descriptions, quantities ordered and received.
  • Maintained vendor relationships by providing detailed information regarding product specifications or requirements.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments.
  • Monitored inventory levels of critical items to minimize stock outs while keeping costs low.
  • Worked closely with accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
  • Assisted in resolving discrepancies between invoices and delivery receipts and products received from vendors.
  • Performed regular price comparisons between different suppliers for similar items.
  • Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across locations.
  • Built competitive bidding environment with broad range of suppliers.
  • Attended and participated in custom builder meetings.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown
Morgantown, WV

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Blueprints
08.2022 - 03.2024

Travel Agent

Travel Savers
02.2019 - 04.2020

Purchasing Agent

Mon County Health Dept
06.1998 - 03.2002

Some College (No Degree) -

West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown

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