Merrisa Nelle
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with experience at Christoval Elementary, skilled in classroom management and student engagement. Successfully improved student learning outcomes through small group instruction and collaboration with teachers. Known for a calm demeanor and strong organizational skills, fostering a positive and inviting learning environment for all students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Library Aide
Christoval ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Supported a positive elementary learning environment by creating and maintaining a well-stocked, organized and inviting library for students.
- Independently created and conducted Library Lessons for Kindergarten through 5th grade students on topics such as: finding library materials effectively, using library resources for research, First Chapter readings focused on note-taking and summarizing, and Book Talks to create excitement about new titles added to the collection.
- Maintained library organization through book check-in/ check-out and shelving books and materials according to the Dewey Decimal System and alphabetically by author's last name.
- Performed collection inventory by weeding more than 6000 outdated books and adding new and popular titles.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment such as copiers, printers and laminating machine to minimize downtime for users.
- Maintained a running inventory of teacher work room supplies, completing requisition forms and re-stocking.
- Planned, prepared and implemented a yearly Book Fair, bringing additional funds for library books and supplies.
- Supervised Kindergarten through 5th grade students for lunch and recess daily.
Paraprofessional
Christoval ISD
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Provided educational support to Kindergarten through 5th grade students through Response To Intervention by delivering one-on-one and small group instruction for struggling students.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of support strategies.
- Kept detailed records of student participation and progress in small group intervention.
- Coordinated with Response To Intervention team to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Created and taught daily Pre-Kindergarten math lessons.
- Supervised Kindergarten through 5th grade students during lunch and recess daily.
Receptionist
Southside Animal Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Greeted clients and conducted patient check-in procedures.
- Scheduled appointments, conducted patient care calls and updated patient records.
- Answered phones, took messages, and answered basic medical questions.
- Filled patient prescriptions.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education-6
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX05-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Student engagement
- Calm and patient demeanor
Certification
- Core Subjects EC-6
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12
- Science of Teaching Reading
Expected Completion of all- June 2025
Timeline
Elementary Library Aide
Christoval ISD
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Christoval ISD
09.2019 - 08.2023
Receptionist
Southside Animal Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education-6
Angelo State University
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