MELISSA GADSON

Lakeland, FL 33805 | 813 900-0131 | dnm.services@yahoo.com

Professional Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined.
Emerging teaching professional with good multitasking abilities and strong devotion to student success.
Knowledgeable about diverse instructional strategies and technology integration options to enhance classroom
environments. Trained in lesson planning, assessments and tutoring.Familiar with different technology options used in
elementary classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula and individual student mentoring approaches. Familiar with
district regulations and state requirements. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Emerging teaching professional with good multitasking abilities and strong devotion to student success.
Knowledgeable about diverse instructional strategies and technology integration options to enhance classroom
environments. Trained in lesson planning, assessments and tutoring.

Skills
• Group and individual instruction • Positive reinforcement
• Lesson Planning • Student engagement
• Student advocacy • Teacher Support
• Classroom Management • Positive learning environment
• Tailoring curriculum plans • Differentiated instruction
• Modern teaching methods • SMART Board aptitude
• Student-centered learning • Behavioral modeling
• Technological instruction • Reporting requirements

Work History
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade 01/2020 to 05/2020
Jesse Keen Elementary – Lakeland, FL
• Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
• Took over Fourth Grade class for two months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and record-
keeping.
• Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
• Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and behavioral control.
• Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
• Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support mentor teacher's lesson delivery.
• Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
• Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom
activities.
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies
to achieve each goal.
• Met with parents to discuss student behaviors and needs.

Substitute Teacher 01/2018 to 01/2018

Kelly Educational Services – Lakeland, FL
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
• Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
 • Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent
records
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
• Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge
advancements during teacher absence
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies

Rural Carrier Associate 09/2017 to 01/2018

United States Postal Service – Lakeland, FL
• Duties include filing, carrying, and delivering mail as well as Amazon parcels
• Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages and ordered goods
• Sold stamps to customers along route and counted back bills and change to avoid errors
• Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations and delivery costs
• Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution
• Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy
• Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery
• Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each
shift

Mortgage specialist 10/2012 to 05/2014

HSBC Bank – Brandon, FL
• Offering customer proactive solutions such as Short sale Deed in lieu programs to avoid foreclosure
• Explained legal aspects of loan to borrower, as well as payment terms and clauses
• Collecting on account as well as screening for deferment eligibility
• Created profitable and efficient solutions
• Tracked missing payments, taking efficient and proactive actions for mitigation
• Remained updated with latest information related to mortgage products and services being offered
• Creatively solved business problems while specializing in organizational development, marketing and production
management with track record of meeting revenue and profit goals
• Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals

Home Mortgage and Equity Collector 06/2011 to 09/2012

Mercantile – Tampa, FL
• Duties include managing and collecting on home loans as well as overdraft checking accounts and auto loans
• It also includes screening mortgage loans for deferments, extensions, or loan modifications

Mortgage Specialist 01/2008 to 08/2010

Chase Bank – Tampa, FL
• Research problem/issues with billing, process and arrange home equity mortgage payments
• Screened accounts for deferments/extensions and screen accounts for loan modifications
• Assessed individual client situations and made targeted recommendations for products and services to resolve
specific situations
• Answered over 120 customer communications per day via telephone, email and web chat
• Received and submitted customer payments to further reduce open account balances
• Produced budget tools, educational support and referrals for clients
• Worked with Chase Home Mortgage customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional customer
service

Education
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education Expected in 05/2020
Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ

Some College (No Degree): Nursing Science

Georgia Highlands College - Rome, GA

High School Diploma

Jefferson High School - Tampa, FL

Achievements
• Member of Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society

Certifications
• CPR certified