Melissa Rochester
Professional School Counselor at Talbot County Public Schools- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Advanced Professional Certification in School Counseling
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)Jul, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Talbot County Public Schools
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Professional School Counselor
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Jul 2019 - Present
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Teacher
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Jul 2003 - Jul 2019
Taught middle and high school students basic and intermediate computer application skills, keyboarding skills and Financial literacy skills. Also taught middle school students about Financial Literacy. Taught the Career Research and Development completer program to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students of varying abilities and learning backgrounds. Maintained pertinent records and the classroom environment to ensure student learning. Planned and created curriculum, unit and lesson plans.During the 2015-16 school year, started the Easton Middle School (EMS) chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) along with Mrs. Yolonda Green. Show less
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Polk County School Board
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United States
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher
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Jul 1999 - May 2003
Taught high school and adult students customer service skills and office technology to obtain employment in the Customer Service career field. Assisted students in remedial courses that prepared them to pass the TABE test to enter a Travis Tech program or take and pass the GED. Started career in Polk County teaching 7th grade students basic keyboarding and computer application skills. Taught high school and adult students customer service skills and office technology to obtain employment in the Customer Service career field. Assisted students in remedial courses that prepared them to pass the TABE test to enter a Travis Tech program or take and pass the GED. Started career in Polk County teaching 7th grade students basic keyboarding and computer application skills.
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Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Unit Secretary/Youth Care Assistant
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Sep 1997 - Jul 1999
Responsible for the intake and discharge procedures of female youth offenders assigned to the facility by court order. Kept and updated detailed records of client information electronically and in paper form. Worked as a cottage assistance in the group homes as needed. Kept medical records and made appointments as necessary. Interacted with youth in a positive role-model situation and provided transportation of youth to various appointments. Responsible for the intake and discharge procedures of female youth offenders assigned to the facility by court order. Kept and updated detailed records of client information electronically and in paper form. Worked as a cottage assistance in the group homes as needed. Kept medical records and made appointments as necessary. Interacted with youth in a positive role-model situation and provided transportation of youth to various appointments.
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Education
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University of Phoenix
Non-Degree Seeking, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor -
Northcentral University
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Wilmington University of Delaware
Master of Arts (MA), School Counseling -
Salisbury University
Master of Arts (MA), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor -
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Teacher Education