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Melissa Purvis

Exton,PA

Summary

Positive, compassionate, and dedicated to fostering supportive learning environment. Equipped with solid understanding of developmental disabilities and adept in implementing individualized education plans. Committed to creating inclusive and engaging educational experiences that empower every student to achieve their full potential.

Offering supportive and compassionate approach to assist in special education settings and eager to learn and develop in this environment. Brings foundational understanding of developmental disabilities and ability to assist with individualized education plans. Ready to use and develop skills in classroom support and student engagement in role.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraeducator, Special Education

Aveanna Heathcare
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.

Stylist

Stella & Dot
02.2018 - Current
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.


  • Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.

Beauty Consultant

Mary Kay
04.2011 - 02.2019

Assisted clients with skincare and beauty needs

English Teacher

Solanco High School
08.1998 - 06.2008
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.

English Teacher

Penn Manor School District
08.1997 - 06.1998
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.

English Teacher

Strawberry Mansion High School
09.1994 - 06.1997
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.

Education

Master's Equivalent - English Literature

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Bachelor of Arts - English

Albright College
Reading, PA
05.1992

High School Diploma -

Pequea Valley High School
Kinzers, PA
06.1988

Skills

  • Emotional support
  • Data collection
  • Motor skills development
  • Social skills development
  • Mathematics support
  • Literacy support
  • Learning strategies
  • Special education
  • IEP implementation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Teacher assistance
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Classroom organization
  • IEP compliance
  • Behavioral plan management
  • Special needs
  • Verbal and written communicatio

Certification

PA Level II Education Certification

Timeline

Paraeducator, Special Education

Aveanna Heathcare
02.2024 - Current

Stylist

Stella & Dot
02.2018 - Current

Beauty Consultant

Mary Kay
04.2011 - 02.2019

English Teacher

Solanco High School
08.1998 - 06.2008

English Teacher

Penn Manor School District
08.1997 - 06.1998

English Teacher

Strawberry Mansion High School
09.1994 - 06.1997

Bachelor of Arts - English

Albright College

High School Diploma -

Pequea Valley High School

Master's Equivalent - English Literature

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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