Melissa Brown
Columbia,SC
Summary
Compassionate Early Interventionist with strong background helping preschool-aged children gain fundamental skills and understand building blocks of learning. Works well with children of diverse diagnoses, including non-verbal, developmentally delayed and ADHD. Maintains comforting, encouraging and positive environments for children.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Interventionist
Aging With Flair
Columbia, SC
05.2024 - Current
- Support parents and caregivers through education and guidance in understanding the child's abilities and behavior.
- Assist families in developing strategies for successful inclusion into home, childcare, or preschool settings.
- Participate in transition planning from Early Intervention Services into Preschool Special Education programs, when applicable.
- Conduct developmental screenings, assessments, and evaluations of children from birth to three years old.
- Coordinate multifunctional teams, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, special educators, and other providers as needed.
Case Manager
Jamison Consultants
Columbia, SC
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-ups and case reviews.
Pre-K Teacher
Lake Carolina Early Learning Center
Columbia, SC
05.2012 - 05.2024
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
- Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
- Developed lesson plans based on state standards to ensure academic rigor.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
11.2001 - 12.2008
- Conducted performance reviews of TRICARE claims adjusters.
- Reported issues in a timely manner with accurate descriptions and steps to reproduce them.
- Assisted other members of the QA team in identifying areas for improvement in processes and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2000
Skills
- Progress Reporting/Assessments
- Early Childhood Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Child Supervision
- Oral and Written Communication
- Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Parent Communication
- Transition planning
- Family guidance
Timeline
Early Interventionist
Aging With Flair
05.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Jamison Consultants
11.2023 - 05.2024
Pre-K Teacher
Lake Carolina Early Learning Center
05.2012 - 05.2024
Quality Assurance Analyst
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
11.2001 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of South Carolina - Columbia