- Interior Design
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
Melissa Snyder
Harrison Township,MI
Summary
Special education professional with track record of supporting students with diverse needs in educational settings. Known for fostering inclusive classroom environments and tailoring educational plans to individual student requirements. Focused on team collaboration and consistently achieving positive outcomes, displaying adaptability and reliability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraeducator
Utica Community Schools
Jeanette Junior High School
03.2020 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Coordinated with Special Education teachers on curriculum adaptation, ensuring that modified lessons aligned with state standards while meeting unique needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted in instructional processes by communicating perceptions of student progress and needs to teacher.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
- Delivered individual services and instruction support to students and coworkers.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with students through active listening and empathy, promoting trust and open communication.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling timely modifications to instructional strategies as needed.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Utica Community Schools
Davis Junior High School
08.2008 - 03.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Implemented research-based interventions to address academic challenges faced by special education students.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Provided a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
L'Anse Creuse High School
38495 Lanse Creuse St, Harrison Township, 4804506-1990
Skills
- Quick thinking
- Teaching and instruction
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Classroom organization
- Positive reinforcement
- Communication strategies
Interests
Timeline
Special Education Paraeducator
Utica Community Schools
03.2020 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Utica Community Schools
08.2008 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
L'Anse Creuse High School