Diana Melgar
Sterling,VA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Special Needs Assistant at John Champe High School, skilled in classroom management and emotional support. Successfully enhanced student independence and communication through tailored lesson adaptations and effective collaboration with educators. Committed to fostering a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Assistant
John Champe High School
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted students with disabilities in daily activities, promoting independence and confidence.
- Collaborated with educators to develop and adapt lesson plans for inclusive education.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to teachers and families on developmental milestones.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Trained new staff on best practices in special needs caregiving, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Assisted with development of communication skills for non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
- Ensured safe living environment by meticulously following health and safety guidelines.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Nanny
Private Nanny
2022 - 2023
- Planned and implemented engaging educational activities to promote cognitive development.
- Ensured safety and well-being of children during daily routines and activities.
- Coordinated schedules, including playdates, meals, and nap times for optimal child management.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas to ensure a safe learning space.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Caregiver
Five Star Home Health Care
2018 - 2021
- Provided personalized care to enhance daily living activities for clients.
- Assisted in medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and families for improved communication.
- Coordinated transportation and appointments, facilitating access to essential services.
- Implemented safety protocols to create a secure environment for clients.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for client support and care techniques.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Education
High School Diploma -
George C Marshall High School
Falls Church, VA06.2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Social skills development
- Emotional support
- Feeding assistance
- Teacher assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Special needs
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Seizure management
Certification
PCA certification
Timeline
Special Needs Assistant
John Champe High School
09.2024 - Current
Nanny
Private Nanny
2022 - 2023
Caregiver
Five Star Home Health Care
2018 - 2021
High School Diploma -
George C Marshall High School