Melissa Rolater
Summary
Certified Kindergarten Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
07.2009 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Falcon District 49
07.2008 - 05.2009
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Teller
Addison Avenue Federal Credit Union
06.2001 - 12.2007
- Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Colorado Springs, CO06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12.1999
Skills
- Elementary Education
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Social Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Educational Games
- Lesson Planning
Volunteer Work
Daughters of the American Revolution 2018-present
- Chapter Regent, May 2023-present
- Chapter First Vice Regent, May 2021-May 2023
- Membership Chair, May 2021-2023
- Community Classroom Chair, May 2019-May 2021
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
07.2009 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Falcon District 49
07.2008 - 05.2009
Teller
Addison Avenue Federal Credit Union
06.2001 - 12.2007
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Northern Colorado
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