Melanie Torcia
Harvest,AL
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Williams Middle School
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
Paraprofessional
Coral Springs Middle School
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
One to One Paraprofessional
Minnechaug Regional High School
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Pre School Lead Teacher
Trinity Nursery School
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned and prepared activities for [age] students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
Youth Soccer Coach
Town Of East Longmeadow
09.2009 - 06.2013
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
East Longmeadow High School
08.2010 - 06.2012
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Education
No Degree - Education Special Education
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MANo Degree - Special Education
Westfield State University
Westfield, MASkills
- Classroom Management
- Study Skills Development
- Organization and Prioritization
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Activity Planning
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Special Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Behavior Management
Accomplishments
- Tutored special needs students before and after school.
- Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
- Complete in-depth training in ABA techniques.
- Took on teacher role for LLD students for 5months as teacher was in a administrative role
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Williams Middle School
09.2021 - 08.2023
Paraprofessional
Coral Springs Middle School
03.2019 - 01.2021
One to One Paraprofessional
Minnechaug Regional High School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Pre School Lead Teacher
Trinity Nursery School
08.2014 - 06.2017
Substitute Teacher, K-12
East Longmeadow High School
08.2010 - 06.2012
Youth Soccer Coach
Town Of East Longmeadow
09.2009 - 06.2013
No Degree - Education Special Education
Holyoke Community College
No Degree - Special Education
Westfield State University
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