Melanie Tejeda
Rocky Hill,CT
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Hartford Public Schools
2023.08 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for special education students, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists.
Server/Takeout
Joey Garlic's
2017.05 - Current
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Babysitting
Confidential Employer
2017.01 - Current
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Hartford Public Schools
2023.01 - 2023.06
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT01.2023
High School Diploma -
Rocky Hill High School
Rocky Hill, CT06.2018
Skills
- Computer: Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel; Google Documents, Slides, Sheets, Sites, Forms
- Empathy
- Organization
- Dependability
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Hartford Public Schools
2023.08 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Hartford Public Schools
2023.01 - 2023.06
Server/Takeout
Joey Garlic's
2017.05 - Current
Babysitting
Confidential Employer
2017.01 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hartford
High School Diploma -
Rocky Hill High School
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