Melissa Matis
Monroeville,PA
Summary
To seek and maintain a full- or part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing writing and editing talents, organizational ability, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented individual with an ability to multi-task and meet hard deadlines. Stellar interpersonal and collaborative skills from years of working in a team-based environment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Penn-Trafford School District
Trafford, PA
08.1999 - Current
- Taught journalism and yearbook courses, focusing on honing writing skills and a deep understanding of language, grammar, and structure; acted as principal copy editor for both publications.
- Focus on deepening students’ knowledge and skills in reading, writing, and speaking through varied instructional strategies and assessment tools.
- Wrote curriculum for text-dependent analysis essay instruction and assessment
- Evaluated student performance using English language, composition, and literature expertise.
- Promoted a positive environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions.
- Identified areas of need and implemented targeted strategies for improvement.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching methods.
- Assessed progress and provided feedback to improve performance and achieve success.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Closing Coordinator
DiPaolo & Russo
Pittsburgh, PA
09.1989 - 08.2000
- Enhanced closing efficiency by meticulously reviewing and verifying all documentation related to property transactions.
- Edited all documentation to ensure accuracy of content and employ consistency in language and tone.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely updates on the status of closings and addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Expedited closings by managing deadlines efficiently, prioritizing tasks according to necessity and urgency.
- Contributed to the overall success of the team by maintaining a strong sense of professionalism and commitment to high-quality work at all times.
- Contacted appropriate agencies to complete searches, order records, and obtain documents.
- Prepared preliminary settlement statements and loan closing documents for review by title companies and closing agents.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05.1992
Skills
- Exemplary writer and reader
- Exceptional proofreader and editor
- Detail oriented worker
- Creative thinker
- Proficient in Technology Integration
- Problem-solver
- Collaborative team member with strong interpersonal skills
- Expert in English language, grammar, syntax, and diction
- Multi-tasker with outstanding time management
Accomplishments
2011 Fellow of the Western Pennsylvania Writing Project
Published in The Working Poet: 75 Writing Exercises and a Poetry Anthology
2006 Recipient of Penn-Trafford Pride Award
Timeline
English Teacher
Penn-Trafford School District
08.1999 - Current
Closing Coordinator
DiPaolo & Russo
09.1989 - 08.2000
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Pittsburgh