MELISSA ROLAF
Chesapeake
Summary
I have extensive experience in conflict resolution, special education needs, and communication. I am also very detail oriented and have high standards in regards to my work. I am always prompt and meet deadlines as expected. CPR certified
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
09.2017 - Current
Administrator
South Eastern Education
09.2008 - 01.2016
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents
Photographer
Motophoto
03.1998 - 04.2001
- Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications and tracked records through delivery.
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
- Collected, validated and distributed information to employees.
- Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
- Confirmed accurate completion of forms and reports for admission, transfer or discharge of each program participant.
- Oversaw successful planning and execution of staff meetings, parties and events.
- Adapted to workflow changes and implemented continuous process improvements to overcome obstacles.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
Photographer
Olan Mills Portrait Studio
02.1994 - 01.1998
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nansemond River High School
Suffolk, VA06.1992
Education - undefined
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA05.1994
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Family Involvement
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Conflict Mediation
- CPR certified
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Professional Ethics Understanding
- Self-Motivated
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Extensive experience with children on the autism spectrum, emotional regulation issues, and education issues.
- Mother to premature twins, Very experiences with infants and multiple children
Timeline
Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
09.2017 - Current
Administrator
South Eastern Education
09.2008 - 01.2016
Photographer
Motophoto
03.1998 - 04.2001
Photographer
Olan Mills Portrait Studio
02.1994 - 01.1998
Education - undefined
Tidewater Community College
High School Diploma -
Nansemond River High School
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