Melinda Brown
Westfield,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Brevard Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing multimedia resources and interactive activities in lesson plans.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Personal Care Assistant
Brevard Public Schools
03.2016 - 06.2022
- Improved student comfort by providing attentive and personalized care tailored to their individual learning needs.
- Assisted students with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained accurate student records, contributing to efficient care coordination and seamless transitions between school providers.
- Implemented creative strategies for engaging cognitively impaired or non-verbal students, enhancing their quality of life.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo09.2008
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA05.2006
High School Diploma -
Sayre Area High School
Sayre, PA06.2002
Skills
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- Individual Student Assistance
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Classroom Support
- Effective Communication
- Reading and Writing Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Supervising Student Activities
- Relationship Building
- Student Supervision
- Student Inclusion
- Teacher Support
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Brevard Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Brevard Public Schools
03.2016 - 06.2022
Master of Social Work - Social Work
State University of New York At Buffalo
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Sayre Area High School
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