Melinda Jones
Saint Agatha,ME
Summary
Driven Educational Assistant with proven success at Dr. Levesque Elementary School, enhancing student learning through individualized instruction and positive reinforcement. Excelled in supporting students with learning disabilities and autism spectrum, fostering emotional growth and academic achievement. Skilled in curriculum implementation and motivational techniques, contributing to a respectful and engaging educational environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Dr. Levesque Elementary School
04.2023 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
- Provided tutoring services after school hours, assisting struggling students and helping them reach their academic goals.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Educational Assistant
Fort Kent Elementary School
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Maine At Fort Kent
Fort Kent, ME05.2025
Skills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Homework Assistance
- Curriculum Implementation
- Positive Reinforcement
- Individualized Instruction
- Elementary Education
- Teaching strategies
- Early Childhood Education
- Motivational Techniques
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Dr. Levesque Elementary School
04.2023 - Current
Educational Assistant
Fort Kent Elementary School
08.2019 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Maine At Fort Kent
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