Melanie Berger
Special Education Paraprofessional
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional providing individualized support to students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Summit Hill School District 161
Frankfort , IL
2020.08 - Current
- Support teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Document student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to support lead teacher and related servies to address pertinent issues.
- Collaborate in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provide individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Substitute Teacher
Summit Hill School District 161
Frankfort , IL
2017.11 - 2020.03
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past rapport and trusted performance.
K-12 Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
Orland Park , IL
2016.01 - 2017.03
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 2010.08 - 2015.05
Skills
Autism and spectrum disorders
Certification
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Certified- Current
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Summit Hill School District 161
2020.08 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Summit Hill School District 161
2017.11 - 2020.03
K-12 Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
2016.01 - 2017.03
Bachelor of Arts -
Illinois State University
2010.08 - 2015.05
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Certified- Current
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