Melynne Thomas
Riverton,Utah
Summary
Outgoing, energetic individual with experience in working in a special education setting. Able to be adaptable, and work with others according to their needs. I am also able to foster a positive working environment, while also maintaining high expectations. I am currently studen teaching right now, and am dedicated to helping my students succeed!
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Westridge Elementary
Provo, Utah
01.2025 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Encouraged positive relationships between students by promoting collaboration within groups.
- Implemented questioning and discussion techniques to encourage student participation and knowledge acquisition.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
Instructional Assistant
Provo Peaks elementary
Provo, Utah
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Scheduled teaching observations to receive supervisor feedback about teaching performance.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
Sales Associate
Sister Missionary Mall
Orem, Utah
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Riverton, Utah
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Answered customers' questions regarding merchandise that they were looking for, or questions regarding other items in the store.
- Organized the aisles so they would look presentable for customers.
- Bagged groceries for the customers, and placed them safely in cars.
- Fulfilled customer requests.. Carefully retrieve grocery items, requiring knowledge of the store layout and the use of a finder app.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Autism Studies
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-2024
Skills
- Friendly positive attitude
- Able to engage students in a lesson
- Team collaboration
- Able to effectively communicate
- Ability to work with others
- Compassionate
- Listening skills
Accomplishments
- Served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints from October of 2021 to March of 2023.
Timeline
Student Teacher
Westridge Elementary
01.2025 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Provo Peaks elementary
08.2024 - 12.2024
Sales Associate
Sister Missionary Mall
10.2023 - 12.2024
Sales Associate
Walmart
06.2018 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Autism Studies
Utah Valley University
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