Melody Reilly
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate hardworking Substitute Teacher with skills to step into any classroom environment and support student needs with excellent discussion management, lecturing and mentoring abilities. Knowledgeable about special intervention plans, Behavior management and strategies for maintaining classroom discipline.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biologist
Self-Employed
Las Vegas, NV
07.2018 - Current
- Monitored industrial facilities for compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding air emissions, wastewater discharges, hazardous wastes disposal practices.
- Participated in public meetings to discuss proposed changes in local zoning ordinances that could affect the environment.
- Conducted field investigations to collect data on air and water quality, soil contamination, and other environmental conditions.
- Recommended corrective actions when noncompliance with environmental laws is detected.
- Assessed environmental impacts of projects or activities to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Investigated complaints concerning potential violations of environmental regulations or nuisance conditions involving noise pollution.
- Drafted documents outlining procedures for managing hazardous materials safely within a facility's premises.
- Collaborated with emergency response teams to address environmental incidents.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Consulted with clients on developing compliant environmental policies.
- Developed ways to control and reduce environmental impacts and presented ideas to management.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas , NV
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Administered assessments and evaluated student performance in accordance with district standards.
- Established positive relationships with administrators, teachers and parents.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to motivate students and foster their academic growth.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student.
- Integrated technology into lessons when appropriate for enhanced learning experiences.
- Instructed small groups or individual students who need extra help or attention.
- Provided guidance to struggling learners by offering alternative methods of instruction.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by displaying enthusiasm for teaching subjects.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Organized educational games or projects that reinforce concepts taught in class.
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Enforced school policies regarding discipline, attendance, dress code.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Modified instructional materials as needed for special education students.
- Encouraged open communication between teachers and parents about student progress.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a positive learning environment for students.
- Supervised lunchroom duties, playground activities, field trips and after-school programs.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Developed creative activities to engage students in learning opportunities.
- Attended faculty meetings and professional development workshops.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to manage student disputes.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to motivate students.
- Facilitated discussions to encourage critical thinking and student engagement.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Assessed student understanding through informal and formal methods.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
- Prepared and delivered instructional materials suited to varied learning levels.
- Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Answered student questions about course concepts.
- Graded student assignments and exams and discussed results.
Dental Assistant/Coordinator
Ronald R Taylor
Las Vegas, NV
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while upholding company standards.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Interpreted and explained work procedures and policies to brief staff.
- Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
- Analyzed financial activities of department to share budgetary input with managers.
- Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
- Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Reviewed reports on employee attendance, productivity and effectiveness to evaluate performance.
- Computed balances, totals or commissions to support accounting team.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Participated in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
Literacy Language Intervention Specialist
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Drafted reports outlining the results of various initiatives related to improving student literacy skills.
- Designed activities that promote critical thinking about text content across all subject areas.
- Conducted assessments of student proficiency in literacy skills.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
- Developed and implemented literacy curriculum for elementary aged students.
- Monitored progress of students through formative assessment data collection and analysis.
- Maintained records documenting all literacy services provided by the program.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling readers.
- Analyzed district-level data related to literacy achievement levels in order to inform policy decisions.
- Utilized technology tools such as SMART boards and iPads to facilitate learning experiences for students.
- Led small group interventions focused on phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
- Created educational materials according to lesson plans and school programs.
- Provided innovative reading resources for students.
- Worked directly with many students either individually or in small groups.
- Screened students to determine specific reading levels and determine areas in need of improvement.
- Instructed students on ideas and customs in English, conversational English and career planning, social adjustment, and practical life skills.
- Adapted curriculum to fit program participants' abilities and needs, using preassessment followed by in-progress assessments to confirm learning fulfillment.
- Integrated academic and vocational curricula to help students learn variety of skills.
- Mentored and tutored individual students struggling to understand lecture objectives.
- Established training program objectives and created related curricula and learning materials.
- Attended workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Helped students succeed through coaching, mentoring and positive reinforcement.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas , NV
03.2013 - 06.2017
- Administered assessments and evaluated student performance in accordance with district standards.
- Established positive relationships with administrators, teachers and parents.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to motivate students and foster their academic growth.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student.
- Provided guidance to struggling learners by offering alternative methods of instruction.
- Instructed small groups or individual students who need extra help or attention.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Organized educational games or projects that reinforce concepts taught in class.
- Enforced school policies regarding discipline, attendance, dress code.
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Modified instructional materials as needed for special education students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to motivate students.
- Assessed student understanding through informal and formal methods.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
- Addressed individual student needs and accommodated learning differences.
Dental Assistant
Ronald R Taylor
Las Vegas , NV
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Fremont College
Los Angeles, CA06-2017
Associate of General Studies -
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV06-2017
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV06-2014
Certificate of Completion - Dental Assisting
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV06-2009
High School Diploma -
Rancho High School
Las Vegas, NV06-2007
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Modeling
- Discipline
- Student Records Management
- Analytical Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Group Instruction
- Test Proctoring
- Verbal and written communication
- IEP understanding
- Elementary Education
- Student Tutoring
- Behavior Management
- Literacy strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Physical education instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Instructional Strategies
- Activity Planning
Accomplishments
Chancellor’s Award, Alpha Beta Kappa
Summa Cum Laude, GPA 4.0
Certification
- Substitute Teaching License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Clark County School District, CCSD
06.2020 - 07.2024
Biologist
Self-Employed
07.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant/Coordinator
Ronald R Taylor
05.2018 - 12.2020
Literacy Language Intervention Specialist
Clark County School District, CCSD
07.2016 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Clark County School District, CCSD
03.2013 - 06.2017
Dental Assistant
Ronald R Taylor
09.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Fremont College
Associate of General Studies -
College of Southern Nevada
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
College of Southern Nevada
Certificate of Completion - Dental Assisting
College of Southern Nevada
High School Diploma -
Rancho High School
- Substitute Teaching License
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