Melissa Arnold
Conroe,TX
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional focused on enhancing student success through implementing effective behavior management strategies, and nurturing positive student relationships. Driven to learn, has training in and out of CISD, including CPI, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, CPR/First Aid, and Human Trafficking Recognition and Response. Proficient in creating and supporting learning environments that promote autonomy and individualized growth. Focused on delivering tailored support to meet diverse student needs and fostering a collaborative atmosphere with students and staff to enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Aide / Behavior Support Para.
Conroe ISD - Irons Junior High
Conroe, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to promote positive classroom environments.
- Instructed students in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards for desired behaviors.
- Monitored students' progress towards identified goals through data collection.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
Instructional Aide / RTI Interventionist
Conroe ISD - Suchma Elementary
Conroe, TX
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Delivered high-quality interventions in Reading and Math tailored to individual student needs.
- Utilized Branching Minds for documenting and monitoring student performance and progress.
- Established a supportive classroom environment fostering physical, social, and emotional development.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information consistently.
Instructional Aide / Behavior Support Para.
Conroe ISD - Suchma Elementary
Conroe, Texas
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Motivated students to display positive behavior through PBIS practices and reinforcement methods.
- Promptly provided assistance at a moment's notice to students with behavioral needs who may have required physical guidance and prompting, physical restraint, or other strategies used in crisis intervention.
- Conducted data collection via Branching Minds to evaluate behavioral trends and effectiveness of interventions.
- Supported students through daily transitions, promoting consistency and stability.
- Independently sought out and engaged in professional development opportunities through CISD to improve techniques and methodologies.
- Acted as a trouble shooter/liaison to problem-solve situations that the student might encounter.
- Maintained confidentiality, encouraged healthy autonomy with students, and prioritized students' dignity to preserve a positive relationship for the future.
Conroe ISD Paraprofessional Substitute
Conroe ISD
Conroe, TX
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided students with personalized behavioral and emotional support.
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom supervision and filling unexpected needs.
- Applied positive reinforcement for performance to redirect negative behaviors.
Child Passenger Safety Technician
Safe Kids Worldwide
Houston, TX
05.2013 - 05.2021
- Maintain Continuing Education Units during current two-year certification cycle on topics such as School Bus Safety, Child Passenger Safety and Autism, and Expanding Technician Skills: Special Needs Transport In-Service for OTs, PTs and Hospital Personnel.
- Colloborate and work alongside local law enforcent officers and government officials throughout various community events.
- Educate caregivers on current child passenger safety laws, guidelines, and how to properly install their child restraint. Ensure they feel confident with instruction and information received.
Preschool Teacher - English as a Second Language
Crossroads Baptist Church The Woodlands
Conroe, Texas
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Controlled classroom environment with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Junior High Youth Director
Archdiocese Of Galveston-Houston
Tomball, TX
01.2008 - 05.2009
- Planned, developed, and implemented all aspects of a balanced Jr. high youth ministry in the areas of group building, event planning, discipleship, mission, and outreach for 300+ 6-8th graders.
- Equipped, recruited, trained, supported, lead and valued volunteers to ensure adequate volunteer support and adult to youth ratios.
Education
Behavioral Health Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZKinesiology
Lonestar College
Kingwood, TXChild Psychology
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, ARSkills
- Intuitive and patient
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Child abuse and neglect
- Positive behavior support
- Relationship building
Timeline
Instructional Aide / Behavior Support Para.
Conroe ISD - Irons Junior High
08.2025 - Current
Instructional Aide / RTI Interventionist
Conroe ISD - Suchma Elementary
10.2024 - 08.2025
Instructional Aide / Behavior Support Para.
Conroe ISD - Suchma Elementary
05.2022 - 10.2024
Conroe ISD Paraprofessional Substitute
Conroe ISD
04.2021 - 06.2021
Preschool Teacher - English as a Second Language
Crossroads Baptist Church The Woodlands
08.2015 - 03.2020
Child Passenger Safety Technician
Safe Kids Worldwide
05.2013 - 05.2021
Junior High Youth Director
Archdiocese Of Galveston-Houston
01.2008 - 05.2009
Behavioral Health Science
Grand Canyon University
Kinesiology
Lonestar College
Child Psychology
Arkansas Northeastern College