Michelle Medellin
Pacoima,CA
Summary
My name is Michelle Medellin. I enjoy helping individuals with disabilities. I have a wide array of knowledge whether it be medical, physical, etc. I've been working in this field for over 20 years assisting many students and clients with accomplishments and struggles in their lives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
North Hollywood, CA
01.1999 - 03.2020
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Administered tests to class and graded papers.
- Maintained student-centered, supportive environment in delivering learning experiences.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
- Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
Home Support Worker
Jay Nolan Community Services
Mission Hills, CA
06.2014 - 12.2019
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CAGED -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, CA09.2000
Skills
- Progress reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Special education
- Life skills instruction job coach
- Autism understanding
- Behavior improvements
- Social and group settings
- Student Supervision
- IEP compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Social development and integration
- Skills strategies
- Teaching and instruction
- Instructional support
- Experienced with [Technology]
- Lesson plan implementation
- Educational assistance
- Activity Planning
- Documentation
- Classroom management
- Teacher Support
- Autism and spectrum disorders
Timeline
Home Support Worker
Jay Nolan Community Services
06.2014 - 12.2019
Special Education Teacher Assistant
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
01.1999 - 03.2020
No Degree - General Studies
Los Angeles Mission College
GED -
Lancaster High School