Melissa Kzaz
MN
Summary
Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teachers Assistant
Upstate Homeschool Coop
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Intern
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being by providing individualized therapy sessions addressing various mental health concerns.
- Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening.
- Engaged in reflective practice by consistently seeking feedback from supervisors and peers, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally-diverse communities.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Ann Martins Children's Center
09.2004 - 06.2007
- Utilized various psychometric tools to assess patients'' cognitive abilities, emotional functioning, and personality traits, providing valuable insights into their psychological profiles.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions in individual and group sessions.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for high-risk clients, reducing incidences of self-harm or harm towards others.
- Supervised junior interns during clinical rotations, offering guidance on assessment techniques and intervention strategies to improve their professional competence.
- Provided consultation services within a multidisciplinary team, offering psychological expertise towards the betterment of overall client care.
- Enhanced client engagement with culturally sensitive approaches to address diverse psychological needs.
- Provided case management services for clients with complex needs, ensuring timely access to resources and continuity of care.
Education
No Degree - Clinical Psychology Psy.D Program
John F Kennedy University
Orinda, CAMaster of Arts - Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University06.1994
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Materials Preparation
- Student Engagement
- Class coordination
- Attendance monitoring
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Effective Communication
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Relationship Building
Certification
Certified Yoga Teacher 200hrs
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
Upstate Homeschool Coop
09.2018 - 06.2019
Intern
09.2006 - 06.2007
Clinical Psychology Intern
Ann Martins Children's Center
09.2004 - 06.2007
No Degree - Clinical Psychology Psy.D Program
John F Kennedy University
Master of Arts - Psychology
San Francisco State University
Certified Yoga Teacher 200hrs
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