Melissa Messiah
Educator
Five Rivers Arouca, Trinidad & Tobago,Arouca
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Knowledgeable Public Relations Officer bringing 4 years of experience. Maintains calm, collected and analytical mindset in high-pressure situations. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence. Achievements include dramatically improving public image for AFECS a nonprofit organization through hard work and disciplined approach to managing communication strategies. Top strengths include problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution. History of building effective relationships with media, customers and internal stakeholders to effectively improve company image. Well-versed in public relations strategies and reputation management. Advanced skills in Microsoft software.
Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Public Relations Officer
AFECS
Princess Town , Trinidad
03.2019 - Current
- Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.
- Prepared weekly marketing statistics and flow charts to track daily actions.
- Helped with photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks.
- Supported outreach programs and integrated partnerships using strategic initiatives.
- Increase membership and online following by 80%
Online Educator for SPED and General Education
Private Families
Online, Trinidad
01.2010 - Current
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction and increase performance of students by 35%
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Supervisor
Online Homeschool Educator
Tunapuna , Trinidad
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Improved rating for students in academic performance by 53% in first year.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Volunteered at local community organizations, providing assistance with day-to-day operations.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Executive Guild (President)
University Of Trinidad And Tobago
Wallerfield , Arima
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Improved timed for review of students' complaint by 43%
- Improved infrastructural accessibility requirement for students with disability by 100%
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Student Guild (President)
University of Trinidad and Tobago
Valsayn , Curepe
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Increased students outreach activities by 20% and partner sponsored activities by 85%
Counselor (Peer)
Private Individuals
Online , Trinidad And Tobago
01.1995 - 08.2010
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients in various demographics.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Counseled 5000 community members individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to life challenges.
Education
Master of Education - Advanced Teaching
University of The People
California City, CA06.2023
Bachelor of Education - Specializations - Special Needs
University of Trinidad And Tobago
Wallerfield Trinidad And Tobago 03.2021
Certificate in Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice - Social Work
University of Michigan
Michigan United States 07.2021
Psychological First Aid -
John Hopkins University
Baltimore United States 07.2020
Psychology Certificate in Life Coaching Beginner to Advance -
The Academy of Modern Applied
United States 05.2022
Managing Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies
UNFPA
United Nations 11.2020 - 11.2020
Diploma - Business Management
School of Business And Computer Science (SBCS)
Trincity 09.2011 - 06.2012
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - Accounts
Sital Collage
Tacarigua 09.2006 - 06.2008
CXC -
Providence Girls Catholic Secondary School
Belmont 06.1993
Skills
- Leadership
- Analytical
- Organizational
- Adaptability
- Dependability
- Empathy
- Patience
- Active Listening
- Information Gathering
- Promotional Campaigns
- Crisis Response
- Time Management
Additional Information
- Certificate of Recognition for outstanding Contribution above and beyond to the Constitution and Legislation Committee
- Certificate of Recognition for Exemplary service at UTT annual graduation (2019)
- Special Awards Excellence of Service in the post of President of Valsayn Student Guild (UTT)
- Special Awards Excellence of Service in the post of Executive Guild President of the University of Trinidad and Tobago.
Timeline
Managing Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies
UNFPA
11.2020 - 11.2020
Executive Guild (President)
University Of Trinidad And Tobago
01.2020 - 01.2021
Public Relations Officer
AFECS
03.2019 - Current
Supervisor
Online Homeschool Educator
01.2019 - 02.2023
Student Guild (President)
University of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2019 - 01.2020
Diploma - Business Management
School of Business And Computer Science (SBCS)
09.2011 - 06.2012
Online Educator for SPED and General Education
Private Families
01.2010 - Current
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - Accounts
Sital Collage
09.2006 - 06.2008
Counselor (Peer)
Private Individuals
01.1995 - 08.2010
Master of Education - Advanced Teaching
University of The People
Bachelor of Education - Specializations - Special Needs
University of Trinidad And Tobago
Certificate in Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice - Social Work
University of Michigan
Psychological First Aid -
John Hopkins University
Psychology Certificate in Life Coaching Beginner to Advance -
The Academy of Modern Applied
CXC -
Providence Girls Catholic Secondary School
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