Melissa Donoho
Walnut Hill,IL
Summary
Dedicated Teacher Assistant with a strong focus on effective communication, individualized student support, and collaborative teamwork. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that enhance student engagement and achievement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Bcmw Head Start
Centralia, IL
08.2001 - Current
- Supported diverse learning needs through individualized attention and instructional strategies.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to enhance academic achievement.
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Collaborated with staff to maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Organized educational materials and resources for effective lesson delivery.
- Coordinated with parents and guardians to foster communication about student development.
- Trained new team members on classroom procedures and best practices for engagement.
- Facilitated small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives and skills acquisition.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching trends and methodologies, enhancing overall effectiveness as an educator.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL08-2019
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm demeanor
- Computer skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Classroom hygiene
- Classroom support
- Student engagement
- Special needs support
- Behavior redirection
- Classroom setup
- Student assistance
- Material preparation
- Student supervision
- Health and safety
- Reading and writing support
- Supervising student activities
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Small group and individual assistance
- Mentoring students
- Small group instruction
- Health emergency response
- Early childhood education
- Positive reinforcement
- Resource organization
- Preparing instructional materials
- Student safety
- Literacy development
- Assessment support
- Organization and prioritization
- Maintaining safe environments
- Individual instruction
- Setting up activities
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Punctual and dependable
- Organizational and planning skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Supervising classroom activities
- Adapting to classroom needs
- Computer and Microsoft office skills
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Encouraging participation and inclusivity
- Lesson planning and preparation
- Motivating and inspiring students
- De-escalating and resolving conflicts
- Small group support and assistance
- Coordinating with teachers and specialists
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Bcmw Head Start
08.2001 - Current
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kaskaskia College