Melissa Hill
Bismarck
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in education and community service, including a role as a U.S. Probation Officer - Pre-sentence investigator. Proven ability in comprehensive risk evaluation and data gathering, fostering positive relationships with co-workers, students and families. Skilled in courtroom testimony and pre-sentence investigations, ensuring clear and concise reporting to the courts, while offering effective support to children and families.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Aide
Bismarck School District
03.2020 - Current
- work with Starfish Program, which focused on at-risk children that have been identified as needing additional attention to create a successful learning environment for them
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
Co-Director of Children's Ministry
Charity Lutheran Church
09.2014 - 03.2020
- Was responsible for the selection and implementation of a curriculum for kid's ministry on a part-time basis
- Was in charge of a budget for all activities
- Started a bus ministry where kids from lower income areas of Bismarck, ND were picked up and brought to church where they would take part in classes and receive free meals
- Provided instruction to kids ranging in age from K -8
School Bus Driver
Harlow's Bus Service
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained North Dakota's driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
Probation Officer
U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services
03.2008 - 07.2012
- Had the responsibility of assisting the court during the sentencing phase.
- Conducted investigations and prepared reports for the court.
- Conducted an independent investigation of the defendant and the offense before making a sentencing recommendation to the judge.
- Conducted extensive interviews with the defendant to discuss the individual’s history and background, including childhood experiences, family factors, education, employment, criminal history, finances, physical and mental health, and alcohol or drug use.
- Verified the information provided through contacts with family members, friends, employers, and community members.
- Gathered documentation that can provide useful information for the court, such as court and school records, military service and employment records, and documents related to the defendant’s finances and medical and employment history.
- Attended the sentencing hearings and testified when call on by the court to answer questions or provide additional information.
- Maintained personal contact with individuals released to the community to support compliance in the pretrial phase or help facilitate a successful reentry to the community after release from prison.
- Implemented evidenced-based supervision strategies that are tailored to individual needs and using varied techniques to promote community safety.
Parole Officer
South Dakota Department of Corrections (Parole)
09.2005 - 03.2008
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Police Officer
Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota
02.1997 - 09.2005
- Was a licensed police officer in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Moorhead State University
Moorhead, MN05-1996
Skills
- Comprehensive risk evaluation
- Interviews
- Pre-sentence investigations
- Database query execution
- Courtroom testimony
- Pre-sentence investigation reports (PSI)
- Court report documentation
- Witness testimony
- Confident
- Data gathering
- Court procedures
- Field experience
Certification
- Provided Foster Care from February 2018 through December 2023.
- Provided a safe environment for Foster kids in our care.
- Attended meetings and hearings to track the individual cases of our Foster kids.
- Worked with our assigned case worker to ensure the needs of our Foster kids were being met.
- Attended annual training to maintain our Foster Care certification.
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
Bismarck School District
03.2020 - Current
School Bus Driver
Harlow's Bus Service
01.2019 - 02.2020
Co-Director of Children's Ministry
Charity Lutheran Church
09.2014 - 03.2020
Probation Officer
U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services
03.2008 - 07.2012
Parole Officer
South Dakota Department of Corrections (Parole)
09.2005 - 03.2008
Police Officer
Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota
02.1997 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Moorhead State University
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