Melissa Stone

• Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
• Collaborated with the teachers and child study team to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
• Created, implemented, and recorded individualized goals.
• Performed Discrete Trial Training
• Taught multiple forms of communication to include sign language and PECS.
• Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
• Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
• Supported student throughout academic instruction and assignments.
• Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
• Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.

• Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
• Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
• Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
• Assisted children at centers during small-group learning periods.
• Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
• Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
• Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
• Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
• Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
• Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.

• Supported students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom setting and assisted with behavior management.
• Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
• Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group and individual activities.
• Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
• Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
• Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
• Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
• Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
• Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
• Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
• Utilized various instructional approaches to increase student participation and assess learning styles.
• Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
• Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students ages 2 to 6.
• Implemented testing and data collection for Discrete Trials Testing.
• Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
• Promoted compliance with New Jersey IEP standards in both curriculum development and classroom operations.
• Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
• Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs students.
• Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
• Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.

Acted as a liaison between military families and squadron leadership

Contributed to unit readiness by promoting efficient and effective communication between unit leadership, the Key Spouse team, and unit spouses/families

Provided information and resources to military spouses

Increased awareness of installation and community resources

Organized squadron and family events to boost morale

Supported families during separations due to deployments or tours of duty

Increased sense of unit support

Improved quality of life among squadron families

Attended and completed further education and training seminars

Assisted the Teacher with classroom instruction and various projects

Worked with groups of children as well as individually

Provided clerical support

Distributed classroom materials and supplies

Contributed to positive educational setting

Assisted with maintaining classroom organization