Teresa Melton
Evansville
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with a proven track record at CUSD 5, skilled in behavior management and effective communication. Enhanced student engagement through individualized support and IEP compliance, fostering a positive learning environment. Committed to promoting social-emotional growth and academic success while ensuring student health and safety in diverse educational settings.
Experienced with educational support, assisting in development and implementation of classroom activities. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster supportive and engaging learning environment. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques and instructional support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
CUSD 5
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse student needs
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing positive behavior and maintaining a conducive learning environment
- Collaborated with education staff to adapt instructional materials for students with varying abilities
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators on academic performance and engagement
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, and school staff to address concerns and provide updates
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve instructional support strategies
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with school librarian to organize literacy events, encouraging love of reading.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Engaged with students during extracurricular activities, supporting their interests beyond classroom.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
- Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
Highway Maintenance Worker
Indiana Department of Transportation
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Operated heavy machinery for road repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections of highways to identify safety hazards.
- Assisted in the application of pavement markings and signage installation.
- Collaborated with team members to execute snow removal operations efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance during all work activities.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations impacting highway conditions.
- Utilized hand tools effectively for roadway repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and procedures during daily tasks.
- Operated heavy machinery proficiently for tasks such as grading, snow removal, and vegetation management along highways.
- Reduced roadway hazards by performing thorough debris removal and maintaining clear drainage systems.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while collaborating with colleagues, supervisors, and external contractors on various projects.
- Contributed to team success by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
- Supported traffic flow management during construction projects by setting up proper signage and traffic control devices.
- Improved team safety through adherence to and promotion of rigorous safety protocols during all maintenance activities.
- Conducted winter road maintenance, including salting and plowing, to prevent accidents and improve accessibility.
Toll Attendant
Indiana Department of Transportation
03.2010 - 08.2011
- Processed toll transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate cash handling and customer service.
- Monitored traffic flow to minimize congestion and enhance commuter experience.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of toll plaza facilities.
- Provided information to drivers regarding toll rates and routes, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold safety and operational standards during peak hours.
- Implemented improvements in workflow to reduce wait times at toll booths, increasing efficiency.
- Reduced wait times for motorists by processing transactions quickly and accurately.
- Handled discrepancies in payment or other issues courteously while adhering to company guidelines for resolution.
- Supported colleagues during shift changes, sharing important information for seamless transitions between attendants.
- Evaluated and reported toll booth operational issues to supervisors, leading to continuous improvement in overall facility performance.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere through effective communication with coworkers and adherence to attendance policies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and courteous service at the toll booth.
- Assisted in revenue generation with accurate cash handling, recording, and reporting of daily transactions.
- Maintained knowledge of current toll rates, schedules, policies, and procedures to provide accurate information to customers.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing concerns, and providing directions or assistance as needed.
- Contributed to team efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work environment at the toll booth.
- Communicated in English and [Language] to assist motorists and respond to inquiries concerning tolls, directions and routes.
- Provided support during system upgrades or implementations by effectively learning new processes and technologies.
- Monitored toll lane activity and generated operational reports.
- Collected tolls, provided change and issued receipts to motorists quickly to maintain traffic flow.
- Classified all vehicles passing through toll lanes in accordance with procedural requirements.
- Operated toll collection equipment and processed toll payments accurately.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO08-2028
High School Diploma -
Mt. Vernon Senior High
Mt. Vernon, IN05-1989
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Teacher support
- Patient
- Classroom support
- Special education
- Computer skills
- Student health and safety
- Documentation
- Emotional support
- Relationship building
- Behavior improvements
- Social skills training
- Reading and writing support
- Supervising student activities
- Progress monitoring
- Parent communication
- Disability awareness
- IEP compliance
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Educational assistance
- Individual student assistance
- Educational support
- Reading intervention
- Educational games
- Activity oversight
- Individual instruction
- Safety
- Social-emotional support
- Organization and prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- Goal setting and monitoring
- Friendly and outgoing
Timeline
Paraprofessional
CUSD 5
08.2021 - 03.2023
Highway Maintenance Worker
Indiana Department of Transportation
08.2010 - 05.2012
Toll Attendant
Indiana Department of Transportation
03.2010 - 08.2011
No Degree - Psychology
Colorado Technical University
High School Diploma -
Mt. Vernon Senior High