Melissa Maguire
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Cumming,United States
Summary
Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Preschool Special Education Associate
West Des Moines Community Schools
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and address the specific requirements of students in need of special support.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of student progress toward IEP objectives, utilizing data-driven decision making to inform future interventions.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by managing classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent rules, and offering appropriate rewards or consequences.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Operations Manager
Michaels Stores, Inc.
10.2005 - 07.2013
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Provided conflict resolution for employees and management team to keep store culture positive and productive.
- Created exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Trained and coached team members in all aspects of store.
- Lead team members in inventory management, merchandising, executing safety programs and delivering excellent customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Textiles And Apparel Design
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX 08.1999 - 12.2004
Skills
Social skills development
Collaborative teamwork
Emotional regulation support
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Operations management
Complex problems analysis
Timeline
Preschool Special Education Associate
West Des Moines Community Schools
04.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Michaels Stores, Inc.
10.2005 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Textiles And Apparel Design
University of Texas At Austin
08.1999 - 12.2004
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