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Melissa Thompson

Galesville,WI

Summary


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District
08.2022 - Current
  • Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
  • Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
  • Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment to students' needs.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day and offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Entered all student files into various different programs, like Word, Excel, Google docs. Worked with a few students to make Powerpoint presentations.
  • Presented students reports to the parents through Powerpoint presentations

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Little Scholar's Daycare
09.2017 - 02.2020
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, meal counts, and other essential documentation as required by state regulations or center policies consistently.
  • Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
  • Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Managed daily routines efficiently to maintain a consistent schedule for students, promoting optimal time management skills in young learners.


Convience Clerk

Toad's Cove
07.2011 - 09.2016
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.

Education

Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School
Galesville, WI

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safety-focused
  • Punctuality
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Bus evacuation drills
  • Special education support
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Teacher support
  • Classroom support
  • Special education
  • Computer skills
  • Documentation
  • Cash handling
  • Customer service excellence

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District
08.2022 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District
02.2020 - 08.2022

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Little Scholar's Daycare
09.2017 - 02.2020

Convience Clerk

Toad's Cove
07.2011 - 09.2016

Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School

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