Malinda Leal-Salles
Lowell,Ma.
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with extensive experience at Stoklosa Middle School, skilled in behavior management and emotional support. Successfully enhanced student engagement through individualized instruction and effective collaboration with special education teams. Proficient in IEP compliance and fostering positive relationships, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Stoklosa Middle School
08.2011 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
Paraprofessional
Edith Norse Rogers Middle School
03.1998 - 06.2011
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with school librarian to organize literacy events, encouraging love of reading.
- Assisted in administration of standardized tests, facilitating smooth testing process.
- Improved classroom management with development of behavior modification plans.
- Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Assisted in creating lesson plans that accommodated various learning styles, promoting inclusivity.
- Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
- Contributed to development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tailoring education to student needs.
- Adapted teaching materials for special education students, meeting diverse learning needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Town and Country Nursing Home
06.1994 - 04.1997
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Streamlined patient care procedures, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for treatments.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MAMedical Assistant
Lincoln Technical Institute
Lowell Ma11-2015
High School Diploma -
Greater Lowell Vocational Technical High School
Tyngsboro, MA05-1996
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Classroom organization
- Classroom support
- CPR and first aid
- Computer skills
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Documentation
- Student health and safety
- Group and individual instruction
- Emotional support
- Relationship building
- Behavior improvements
- I speak three languagues English portuguese and spanish I have allso particiapted in interpratpr and translation workshops and classes
- Activity planning
- Behavior modification
- Differentiated instruction
- Disability awareness
- Schedule management
- IEP compliance
- Conflict resolution techniques
- After-school programs
- Individual student assistance
- Educational assistance
- Child development
- Clerical support
- Preparing instructional materials
- Reading intervention
- Elementary education
- Lesson planning
- Educational support
- Activity oversight
- Arts and crafts
- Life skills training
- Social development and integration
- Note-taking assistance
- Student records management
- Multicultural awareness
- Smartboard
- Assessment administration
- Literacy support
- Social support
- Social integration
- Enrichment activities
Certification
certificate in cpr first aid and IED 2026 (National CPR foundation)
Medical assistant 2015( lincoln tech)
alice training (active shooter)
paraprofessional
Languages
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Stoklosa Middle School
08.2011 - Current
Paraprofessional
Edith Norse Rogers Middle School
03.1998 - 06.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Town and Country Nursing Home
06.1994 - 04.1997
Associate of Arts -
Middlesex Community College
Medical Assistant
Lincoln Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Greater Lowell Vocational Technical High School
paraprofessional of the year
I began working as a paraprofessional in 1998, for the lowell public schools as a bilingual teachers assistant , during that time my assignment varied I co taught in math and then beginners English pre primer alphabet , numbers days of the week as phonics as well as early reading also test las-o mela o and john collins writing .Administrate Hearing ,listening and speaking test. I also worked with special education and mainstream classes including social studies and science. Later I worked as a summer school assistant for special education department elementary age and later lifeskills and adjustment for the emotionally disturbed. I have also worked as a library assistant and learned the system that was in place at that time as well as assisting the guidance councilors with clerical work. I have enjoyed working with the staff and students in the city and have learned along side of them and from for many years, I also have taken multicultural curriculum through cultural workshops. I have also worked the after school program 21 first century as a arts and crafts teachers assistant and cooking classes and soccer as well as the schools garden club as well as participated with mill city grows and the autobahn society.
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