Melinda Dixon
AMERICUS,GA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Furlow Charter School
07.2020 - Current
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students with research projects, helping them locate and utilize relevant resources effectively.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Answered questions from students and helped to find desired materials.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Assisted with printing and copying according to personalized requirements.
- Managed library materials for accurate record-keeping.
- Maintained a safe environment within the library by enforcing behavioral guidelines and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
After-School Care Provider
Furlow Charter School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Created a clean, organized environment that encouraged learning by keeping materials accessible to students at all times.
- Ensured timely pick-up of children from their classrooms at dismissal time, maintaining punctuality across the program schedule.
- Provided emotional support when needed, helping students navigate through challenging personal issues while fostering resilience and coping skills development.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, creating a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Boosted student engagement by organizing fun and educational activities tailored to individual interests.
- Implemented age-appropriate lesson plans based on specific learning objectives outlined by teachers or administrators to support classroom goals outside regular school hours.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Furlow Charter School
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA05.2024
Skills
Classroom management
Creativity
Conflict resolution
Lesson planning
Interpersonal skills
Multitasking
Resourceful
Team-Oriented
Patience
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Furlow Charter School
07.2020 - Current
After-School Care Provider
Furlow Charter School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Furlow Charter School
08.2016 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
South Georgia Technical College
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