Melissa Wiseman
Middleville,MI
Summary
Dynamic Paraeducator with proven expertise in Special Education and a strong background in classroom support and emotional guidance, notably at Thornapple-Kellogg Middle school. Excelled in delivering personalized educational strategies and fostering self-advocacy, achieving significant improvements in student engagement and collaboration. Skilled in special education knowledge and teamwork, ensuring accessible learning environments for diverse needs. Compassionate Para educator is a role that provides individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.
Personally, along with these professional skills, being a mom and caretaker to a Special needs child for just shy of 18 years. This gives me the personal and professional experience.
There is beauty in each Child, each child has so much to give this world.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Thornapple-Kellogg Middleschool School
08.2021 - 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.
- Participated in professional development opportunities for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
- Encouraged peer collaboration through group assignments designed to foster teamwork and mutual understanding among classmates.
Paraprofessional Substitute
Edustaff / Pinegrove
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Monitored student classroom activities, assisted in different feeding needs and incontinence needs, while promoting safety.
- Assisted lead teachers in classroom management to help provide a positive learning environment.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
Receptionist
Sananda Hair Salon
09.2005 - 06.2008
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI06.2000
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional Support
- Special Education Knowledge
- Data Collection
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Social Skills Development
- Disability Awareness
- Mathematics Support
- Literacy support
- Learning Strategies
- Teacher Assistance
- Teaching and instruction
- Life Skills Development
- Classroom Organization
- Student Supervision
- Instructional support
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Thornapple-Kellogg Middleschool School
08.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional Substitute
Edustaff / Pinegrove
03.2016 - 01.2017
Receptionist
Sananda Hair Salon
09.2005 - 06.2008
Associate of Arts - Education
Grand Rapids Community College
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