MELISSA CARABALLO
Lawrence,MA
Summary
To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background and ability to work well with people.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SIA-Specialized Instructional Assistant
Maria Hastings Lexington Public Schools
Lexington, MA
09.2022 - Current
- Working as a one-on-one for autistic students, helping throughout the day with academic and social conflicts.
- Data intake throughout the day about any help that is needed academically or socially.
- Implementing behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist and monitoring student progress.
- Assisting teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
Student Support Personnel
Maria Hastings Elementary Lexington Public Schools
Lexington, Massachusetts
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
KINDERGARTEN GROUP LEADER
Lextended Day Program
Lexington, Massachusetts
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
TEACHERS AID (CERTIFIED FLOAT)
Kindercare
Burlington, Massachusetts
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
INFANT TEACHER
Little Sprouts
Wilmington, Massachusetts
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MASome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Salem State University
Salem, MASkills
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Classroom and teacher support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Classroom inclusion
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Special Education Support
- Conflict Resolution
- CPR and First Aid
- CPI Certified
Languages
Bilingual - English and Spanish (Can write, type and speak well in both languages)
References
(References upon request)
Jenna McNicholas - former BCBA 2023/2024
(978) 501-5432 - jmcnicholas@lexingtonma.org
-able to contact for any reference questions
Timeline
SIA-Specialized Instructional Assistant
Maria Hastings Lexington Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Student Support Personnel
Maria Hastings Elementary Lexington Public Schools
01.2019 - 05.2022
KINDERGARTEN GROUP LEADER
Lextended Day Program
08.2017 - 05.2021
TEACHERS AID (CERTIFIED FLOAT)
Kindercare
08.2017 - 01.2019
INFANT TEACHER
Little Sprouts
08.2016 - 08.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Middlesex Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Salem State University