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Work History
Education
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Certification
Personal Interests
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Melissa Pisias

Summary

Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Preschool Teacher

A Child's Way Kindergarten-Preschool
02.2023 - 06.2023

Assist the Lead Teacher in providing and supervising safe activities to promote a positive and stimulating environment for A Child's Way Kindergarten-Preschool students.

  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.

Assistant Soccer Coach (Volunteer)

Lincoln Soccer
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
  • Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision, including enforcing league and club standards for Covid safety protocols.
  • Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
  • Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.

Birthday Party Attendant

Portland Child Art Studio
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas inviting and fresh appeal.
  • Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.

Shop Manager and Printer

Lark Press
03.2010 - 03.2015
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Maintained safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols.
  • Corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Measured and cut paper per job.
  • Oiled, inked, and cleaned presses.
  • Prepped and printed jobs as needed.
  • Assist in prepping for industry trade shows and public sale events.
  • Received, filled, invoiced, billed, packed and shipped wholesale and retail orders daily.
  • Troubleshoot printing issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Printmaking, Minor in Graphic Design

Portland State University
Portland, OR
06.2011

Skills

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Classroom Observation
  • Instructional Assistance
  • Classroom and Activity Supervision
  • Positive Learning and Nurturing Environment
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Safety Awareness
  • Sanitation and Hygiene
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Class Engagement
  • Organizational Abilities
  • Field Trip Monitoring

Certification

Oregon Food Handlers Card 7/2023-7/2026

Personal Interests

Letterpress printing, exercising, soccer, coffee, art, spending time with my daughters and supporting them in their interests

Languages

English

Timeline

Substitute Preschool Teacher

A Child's Way Kindergarten-Preschool
02.2023 - 06.2023

Assistant Soccer Coach (Volunteer)

Lincoln Soccer
02.2021 - 07.2021

Birthday Party Attendant

Portland Child Art Studio
02.2018 - 04.2019

Shop Manager and Printer

Lark Press
03.2010 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Printmaking, Minor in Graphic Design

Portland State University
Melissa Pisias