Melissa Mason
Conroe,TX
Summary
Dedicated clerical professional with a strong background in special education administration. Skilled in managing IEP documentation, coordinating schedules, and maintaining confidential records. Committed to facilitating effective communication between educators and parents to support student success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerk
Conroe ISD
Conroe, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated schedules for special education services, ensuring timely delivery of support.
- Managed documentation for individualized education programs (IEPs), maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in processing student records, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility.
- Communicated effectively with teachers and parents to facilitate service implementation and address concerns.
- Supported data entry into educational software systems, maintaining up-to-date student information records.
- Assisted with the transition planning process for students moving from elementary to middle school or middle school to high school settings.
- Organized and maintained confidential student files, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district regulations regarding special education services.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education administration and instruction.
- Scheduled meetings between teachers, parents, school psychologists, and other specialists to discuss student progress and revise IEPs as necessary.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Conroe ISD
Conroe, TX
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse learning needs.
- Supported students with disabilities in developing social skills and academic competencies.
- Monitored student progress, documenting behavioral and educational developments.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt instructional materials for accessibility and engagement.
- Provided one-on-one support to enhance students' focus and retention during lessons.
- Developed positive relationships with students to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion within the school community by modeling respectful interactions and encouraging open communication among all stakeholders involved in the education of special needs students.
- Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
Education
Communication Studies
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05-2026
Associate of Science -
Lonestar College
Conroe, TX12-2023
Skills
- File organization
- Parent communication
- Data entry proficiency
- Scheduling coordination
- Documentation management
- Proofreading accuracy
- Report preparation
- Special education laws
- Filing systems
- Database entry
- Schedule and calendar management
- Document management
Timeline
Clerk
Conroe ISD
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Conroe ISD
08.2015 - 08.2022
Communication Studies
Sam Houston State University
Associate of Science -
Lonestar College