Melyssa HodgesMelyssa4@gmail.com                                                                                                                                                       Cell: 972-302-3926                                         

OBJECTIVE

To implement my technical skills for achieving and developing the best performanceby introducing my new ideas, skills, and critical thinking abilities.

 

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University – Commerce, TX.

• 84 of 124 credit hours towards Bachelor's Degree in EC-6 Dec. 2013 ­– Dec. 2015

University of Phoenix

• Associates of Arts Degree majoring in Elementary EducationJul. 2009 – Aug. 2012

 

QUALIFICATIONS

§  Demonstrate great organization skills

• Excellent communication with co-workers
• Able to convey knowledge and information
• 24 hours of educational training
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Skilled with all Microsoft Office products
• Organized various teaching aides for the enhancement of the classroom learning experience
• Educating self on programming using JavaScript

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Special Education assistant- Wylie Independent School District Aug. 2013 - Present

§ Utilized Windows Operating System with the use of SMART Board technologies

§ Professional use of educational materials on the Apple Ipad with Macintosh OS

§ Built a local web page for a school publication with current photography applications

§ Led various leaning tactics by implementing sensory tools to improve math and composition skills

Full time teacher Assistant – Goddard School, Allen, TX. Dec. 2012 – July 2013

• Assist the lead teacher in helping with lesson plans and projects
• Flexible to move to other classrooms when other teachers are not available
• Adapted to using Tadpoles for roll call, capturing photos, and activity reports

Full-time shift leader manager– Blockbuster, Clearwater, FL.Sep. 2008 – Nov. 2009

• Developed the weekly schedule for employees
• Maintained opening/closing of the store
• Prepared new movies to be put on the shelf

Part-time Sales Assistant – Blockbuster, Midlothian, TX.    Nov. 2007 – Sep. 2008

• 11,000 + customer service calls taken in various aspects including quality control, sales, and inventory
• Handled and managed restocking movies