I'ssis Massaro
Pageland
Summary
Energetic Career Specialist enthusiastic about helping students create a bright future based on personal strengths, academic ability and career goals. Ensuring students the confidence to succeed though each individual learning journey.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Chesterfield County Schools
02.2025 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers and administrators based on excellent classroom reports and trusted performance.
School Improvement Committee Member
Hollis Academy Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop techniques to increase student and parent engagement.
- Assisted administration in evaluating teacher performance, providing constructive feedback aimed at improving instructional quality and teacher needs.
- Created partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for school where there was a in need of improvement.
- Attended focus meetings with students, parents, and teachers to gather feedback on school programs and initiatives.
- Promoted parent involvement by organizing "Hands on Hollis" a parent-volunteer initiative and other events focused on educational resources available within the community.
- Worked effectively with faculty and staff members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern, setting goals for continuous improvment.
- Maintained positive relationships with Judson Community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships within the school, parents and students.
P14S Work Study Student & Student Intern
SC State University Department of External Affairs and Communications
08.2010 - 05.2014
- Conduct interviews from university board meetings, faculty meetings and events communication, and transcribed interviews in addition to working campus-wide events as a school representation or point of contact.
- Created press releases, collected the University’s communication contrasts and completed media packets.
- Operated amongst elite university personnel; in a high-volume environment directly under the Public Relations Director
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility in different work situations.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive information related to student records or university matters.
- Supported administrative staff with document management, ensuring timely filing and data entry.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Built professional relationships, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.
Program Administrator
OneMagnify, Charlotte, NC
06.2021 - 09.2024
- Support company quality standards, policies, and procedures.
- Research and clean company demographic database.
- Perform data entry and additional administration support.
- Monitor and reconcile incoming sales and inventory data.
- Research, respond to, and track client/retailer concerns.
- Collaborated with external partners such as vendors or consultants as needed to execute projects efficiently within specified timelines successfully.
- Maintained accurate records of program activities, using data-driven analyses to inform future planning and decision making.
Camp Counselor
YMCA of Greenville, Greenville, SC
05.2010 - 01.2015
- Monitor daily activities: escorting youth on field trips, collecting monetary payments, maintaining attendance and whereabouts of children.
- Engaging youth in physical activities and encouraging healthy lifestyles and community involvement
- Planning lessons and incorporating routine activities and teaching children positive values and academics in a creative manner
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Journalism
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC01.2014
Skills
- Strong Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Literacy: Microsoft Works, Adobe In-Design, Publisher, Photoshop
- Strong leadership skills and student mentality
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and planning
- Relationship building and management including educational opportunities
- Supporting and Motivating students with positive reinforcement and overall student engagement
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Chesterfield County Schools
02.2025 - Current
School Improvement Committee Member
Hollis Academy Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Program Administrator
OneMagnify, Charlotte, NC
06.2021 - 09.2024
P14S Work Study Student & Student Intern
SC State University Department of External Affairs and Communications
08.2010 - 05.2014
Camp Counselor
YMCA of Greenville, Greenville, SC
05.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Journalism
South Carolina State University
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