Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Certification
Timeline

Melissa Rains

Mount Pleasant,IA

Summary

Enthusiastic [Job Title], experienced in providing staff support in educational or childcare environments. Worked with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Goal-oriented [Job Title] caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

Van Buren Community School District
Douds, Iowa
10.2018 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.

Teacher

Bright Horizon
Iowa City, IA
09.2016 - 11.2016
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Teacher

Van Buren Community School District
Keosauqua, IA
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Education

Associate of Arts - Eairly Childhood

South Eastern Community College, Burlington, IA
01.2010 - 05.2012

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Awarded multiple bonuses for punctuality and outstanding attendance.
  • Supported [Number] classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of [Number] students.
  • Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.

Additional Information

I have taken the paraeducator certification and the paraeducator sub authorization. I really enjoy working with children and teaching and watching them grow. I have some of my bachelor degree done and would love to finish my degree. I have worked with all age children and some with behaviors and others with just academic goals. Working with students is what I really enjoy and I enjoy the little students because they enjoy you and love working with you.

Certification

Proof Point security awareness training

Timeline

Proof Point security awareness training

09-2022
Paraprofessional - Van Buren Community School District
10.2018 - Current
Teacher - Bright Horizon
09.2016 - 11.2016
Teacher - Van Buren Community School District
10.2015 - 12.2015
South Eastern Community College - Associate of Arts, Eairly Childhood
01.2010 - 05.2012
Melissa Rains