Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Melissa Kutemeier

Brownsburg Community School Corporation
Indianapolis
2
Languages
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience

Paraprofessional with strong experience in educational support, adept at fostering academic achievement and promoting inclusive learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Focuses on teamwork and adapts to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration with educators and staff. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills.

Work History

9 Years 10 Months
Brownsburg Community School Corporation | 01.2017 - Current
  • Established and maintained valuable working relationships with students, teachers, faculty members, and other district employees.
  • Supported teacher in controlling behavioral and emotional occurrence.
  • Helped with Cafeteria and recess duties
  • Provided direction to students in independent and group settings as designed by teacher.
  • Performed a variety of typing and clerical activities.
  • Maintained records of educational and behavioral development as assigned by teacher.

Driving Instructor

1 Year 1 Month
Coastline Academy | 03.2025 - 04.2026
  • Instructed students in safe driving practices, defensive maneuvers, and DMV road-test preparation.
  • Assessed learner skill levels and tailored lesson plans to individual progress and confidence.
  • Demonstrated vehicle control, parking techniques, lane changes, and hazard awareness during behind-the-wheel sessions.
  • Documented student performance, lesson notes, and readiness updates for accurate training records.
  • Communicated clearly with students and parents regarding expectations, progress, and improvement areas.
  • Maintained vehicle safety standards through pre-drive inspections and prompt issue reporting.
  • Adapted instruction for nervous, inexperienced, and diverse learners to support steady skill development.
  • Reinforced traffic laws, road etiquette, and defensive habits to prepare students for independent driving.

Paraprofessional

1 Year
Bradley Elementary School District | 01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Established and maintained valuable working relationships with students, teachers, faculty members, and other district employees.
  • Supported teacher in controlling behavioral and emotional occurrence.
  • Helped with Cafeteria and recess duties
  • Provided direction to students in independent and group settings as designed by teacher.
  • Performed a variety of typing and clerical activities.
  • Maintained records of educational and behavioral development as assigned by teacher.
  • Helped teacher in implementing discipline of classroom.

Paraprofessional

1 Year
Momence CUSD1 | 01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Established and maintained valuable working relationships with students, teachers, faculty members, and other district employees.
  • Supported teacher in controlling behavioral and emotional occurrence.
  • Helped with Cafeteria and recess duties
  • Provided direction to students in independent and group settings as designed by teacher.
  • Performed a variety of typing and clerical activities.
  • Maintained records of educational and behavioral development as assigned by teacher.
  • Helped teacher in implementing discipline of classroom.

Paraprofessional

6 Years
Speed SEJA #802 Coop | 01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Established and maintained valuable working relationships with students, teachers, faculty members, and other district employees.
  • Supported teacher in controlling behavioral and emotional occurrence.
  • Provided direction to students in independent and group settings as designed by teacher.
  • Performed a variety of typing and clerical activities.
  • Maintained records of educational and behavioral development as assigned by teacher.
  • Helped teacher in implementing discipline of classroom.
  • Assisted teacher in classroom activities; made activities on smart board.

Customer Service Representative

3 Years
Cigna Healthcare | 01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Answered calls of members, Dr. Offices, Pharmacies in regards to members’ benefits and claims.
  • Helped train new employees and answer questions from employees that needed assistance.

Education

- American Sign Language

Waubonsee Community College | Aurora, IL

Kankakee Community College | Kankakee, IL
General /Elementary Education courses

Central High School | Clifton, IL | 01-1996
Graduated

Skills

Behavior management
Effective communication
Helping students with special needs
Small group and individual assistance
Calm and patient demeanor
Data collection
Computer skills
Behavior modification
Parent communication
Clerical support
Crisis management
Organization and prioritization
Verbal and written communication
Group facilitation

Certification

  • Para-professional license
  • Deveraux certification (expired at this time)
  • TCI Certification (Expired at this time)
  • CPI Certification
  • CPR certified

Languages

English
Full Professional
sign language
Limited Working

Timeline

Driving Instructor

Coastline Academy
03.2025 - 04.2026Read More

Brownsburg Community School Corporation
01.2017 - CurrentRead More

Paraprofessional

Bradley Elementary School District
01.2016 - 01.2017Read More

Paraprofessional

Momence CUSD1
01.2015 - 01.2016Read More

Paraprofessional

Speed SEJA #802 Coop
01.2009 - 01.2015Read More

Customer Service Representative

Cigna Healthcare
01.2005 - 01.2008Read More

Central High School

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Kankakee Community College

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Waubonsee Community College

from American Sign Language
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Melissa Kutemeier