Melissa Kilevo
Winchester,VA
Summary
Accomplished Instructional Specialist with a proven track record at Grafton Integrated Health Network, enhancing academic and vocational achievements for individuals with complex disabilities. Expert in classroom management and special education assistance, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a calm demeanor. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Loudon Country Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
- I support the classroom teacher with daily instructional activities in a classroom consisting of 5 students.
- I work with students individually to achieve the classroom teacher's objectives.
- I escort and assist students on a daily basis as they transition from the classroom.
- I help the classroom teachers and other teaching assistants in behavior management techniques including MANDT and UKERU.
- I work with AUT, ID, LD, and MD students.
- Adhere to IEPs, BIPs and FBAs
Instructional Specialist
Grafton Integrated Health Network
07.2000 - 04.2020
- Provided solution-focused opportunities for individuals challenged by complex disabilities.
- Assisted the Academic Teacher in meeting academic and vocational goals through planned, structural instruction directed by the teacher.
- Assisted with transitions to and from residences, classrooms, academic activities, and cafeteria.
- Worked with clients in residences during academic breaks and holidays and during those times assists with household maintenance and meal preparation.
- Attended and participated in planned client meeting with teachers, support staff, physicians, therapists, social workers, case managers, and program support supervisors.
- Provided 1 on 1 services for significant to severely disabled clients including bt not limited to A.D.H.D., autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, intellectual disability, learning disability, vision impairment, and other developmental delays that may be congenital and/or caused by recurrent trauma.
- Provided for the health, safety, welfare, and progress of individuals served by Grafton through intense observation and supervision of and interaction with clients, documentation, and teamwork.
- Reported and documented observations.
- Provided and documented instruction designed to improve skills in a variety of domains and instruction designed to decrease/alleviate symptoms of concern, improve psychological well-being, increase independence and improve overall quality of life.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley Baptist Christian School
Edinburg, VA05.1987
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Materials Preparation
- Student Engagement
- Class coordination
- Group and individual instruction
- Special Education Assistance
- Effective Communication
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Loudon Country Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Instructional Specialist
Grafton Integrated Health Network
07.2000 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Valley Baptist Christian School
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