Melanie Harmon
Ankeny
Summary
Enthusiastic advocate for student success with a strong focus on behavior management and individualized support. Committed to enhancing classroom dynamics and collaborating with educators to ensure effective learning outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
ACSD
Ankeny, IA
08.2021 - Current
- Supported students with individualized learning plans to enhance academic performance.
- Assisted in managing classroom behavior, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support, enabling them to achieve academic goals.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary to maintain orderliness in the classroom.
- Coordinated with other paraprofessionals to share best practices and strategies for student success.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and attendance for teacher review.
- Provided support for students with special needs, enabling more inclusive classroom environments.
- Provided feedback to students on assignments, contributing to their academic growth.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators for tailored instruction.
Paraprofessional
ACSD
Ankeny, IA
12.2016 - 05.2020
- Supported classroom instruction through tailored assistance, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Assisted in implementing behavioral management strategies, fostering a positive classroom environment.
- Evaluated effectiveness of instructional techniques and suggested improvements based on student performance data and feedback.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- 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.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- 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.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employeed
Ankeny, IA
03.2008 - 12.2016
- Daily routines to engage children
- Meal preparation
- Activities, reading, learning, playing
- Medical appointments
- Provided safety and guidance
- Supported both physically and emotionally
- watched them grow each day in all aspects of life
- witnessed all their 1st's
General Manager
Kum & Go
Polk City, IA
04.1998 - 02.2008
- Oversaw the day to day operation of the store
- Scheduling of all employees
- Ordering of all the product for customers to purchase
- Inventory of store
- Cleanliness of the store at all times
- Stocking the shelves
- Running a business from open to close making sure all customers needs were met
- Banking
- Bookwork to make sure all numbers matched up from the transactions done each day
Front Desk Manager
Super 8 Motel
Ankeny, IA
07.1996 - 05.1998
- Made schedules for the employees
- Checked guests in out of hotel, made reservations, and processed payments.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records for the front desk department.
- Resolved guest complaints effectively, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions
- Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
- Helped housekeeping with laundry
- Would help housekeeping in the rooms when free from front desk
Clerk
Hy-Vee
Cherokee, IA
08.1990 - 05.1996
- Provided great customer service to all customers
- stocked shelves when truck arrived
- ran backstock
- worked the customer service desk which consisted of answering phones, dry cleaning, cans and bottles returns, lottery
- working the cash register helping customers
- bagging groceries
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Cherokee, IA 05-1994
Skills
- Special education support
- Behavioral support
- Behavior improvements
- Classroom supervision
- Active listening
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Teamwork
Timeline
Substitute Paraprofessional
ACSD
08.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
ACSD
12.2016 - 05.2020
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employeed
03.2008 - 12.2016
General Manager
Kum & Go
04.1998 - 02.2008
Front Desk Manager
Super 8 Motel
07.1996 - 05.1998
Clerk
Hy-Vee
08.1990 - 05.1996
High School Diploma -
Washington High School