Melanie Soriano

• Provided safe environments for patients, addressing potential hazards and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces.
• Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies, minimizing stress on both patients and their families.
• Coordinated recreational activities for patients, promoting socialization and cognitive engagement throughout the respite period.

• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

• Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
• Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes...
• Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.

• Served as an advocate for clients, ensuring their rights and needs were respected within all aspects of the independent living skills program..
• Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
• Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
• Assisted clients in managing personal finances, enabling them to make informed decisions about budgeting and saving.

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• Monitored and reported any changes in clients' physical and mental health.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, promoting trust and loyalty in personal services..
• Offered empathetic listening and compassionate support during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust among clients served.
• Provided assistance with medication management.

• Collaborated with parents to develop individualized care plans for children with special needs or behavioral concerns.
• Managed and supervised school age children ages 12-22 with developmental disabilities.
• Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record-keeping practices and adherence to established policies.
• Coordinated field trips as enriching experiences aligned with curricular objectives aimed at broadening children''s understanding of real-world applications.