Melissa Callahan
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Collaborative Transition Coach with solid experience supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities to navigate job market and pursue employment opportunities. Skilled at creating customized job search plans and identifying job opportunities. Reliable and dedicated to fostering successful connections with clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Coach
Knox County Schools-Transtition School To Work
06.2021 - Current
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Developed and implemented job coaching plans for clients with diverse career goals.
- Conducted mock interviews to help clients prepare for interviews with potential employers.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Assisted clients in cultivating professional networks to increase job opportunities.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Knox County Schools
01.2015 - 05.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Student Support Services
Tusculum University
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Managed incoming correspondence to enhance employee performance and reduce time spent on processing and responding.
Education
Ed.S. Educational Specialist - Education
The University of Tennessee
07.2024
MBA - Finance
Louisiana State University
07.2021
BBA -
Tusculum College
Knoxville12.2017
Skills
- Community Networking
- Transition Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Apprenticeship Program Referrals
- Counsel Individuals
- Progress Monitoring
- Skill Development
- Student Records Maintenance
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Transition Coach
Knox County Schools-Transtition School To Work
06.2021 - Current
Student Support Services
Tusculum University
08.2016 - 12.2016
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Knox County Schools
01.2015 - 05.2021
Ed.S. Educational Specialist - Education
The University of Tennessee
MBA - Finance
Louisiana State University
BBA -
Tusculum College
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