Melissa King
Morden,MB
Summary
Friendly and outgoing Educational Assistant focused on comprehensive, life-based approaches to education. Energetic problem solver, skill-builder and conflict resolver. Multi-talented Educational Assistant with 4 years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teachers and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities. Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behaviour management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with a proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 4 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for all students. Highly motivated team player with a passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behaviour management and technology.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant/Assistant Speech-Language
Indian Springs School
01.2019 - 06.2024
- Special Education Support, Student Safety and Support, Class Material Preparation, Student Support and Progress Monitoring, documenting behaviors and interventions for IEP plans
- Assist certified teachers in managing student behavior and completing instruction
- Supervise students in the absence of teacher
- Utilize strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students, communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, and positive reinforcement
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behaviour, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Administrative Office Assistant
Valley South Construction
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Maintain daily bookkeeping reports and records
- Complete daily invoice quotes
- Keep accurate records of time and materials used for each job
- Answering emails, telephone calls
- Managed day-to-day office tasks, ensuring a smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
Educational Assistant
Prairie Spirit School Division
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Reported on students' progress, behaviour, and social skills to teachers
- Led reading and schoolwork lessons
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
Childcare Assistant
Petits Choux Daycare
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth
- Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviours, helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play
- Created daily lesson plans for activities
- Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day
- Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly, Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers
- Continually encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others
- Taught children personal care behaviours, including toilet training and feeding
- Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and daily logs for effective documentation purposes.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
Child and Youth Development Worker
SLFN Health Centre
04.2010 - 04.2013
- Managed budget forecasting, goal setting and performance reporting for all accounts
- Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions
- Planned and ran cooking classes, an outreach event targeted at young parents
- Acted as a role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors
- Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus
- Encouraged clients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets
- Recommended program improvements and creation of innovative programs and services
- Spearheaded a program to promote the healthy development of children with a focus on nutrition
Education
Bachelor of Education - Teaching
Brandon University
Brandon, MB07.2025
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training -
Assiniboine Community College
Southport MB 10.2017
GED -
Pace High School
Pace Florida USA 07.1999
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Strong verbal communication
- Excellent planner and coordinator
- Classroom Management
- Teaching strategies
- Inclusive Teaching
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Organization
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Educational Games
- CPR and First Aid
- Reading and Writing Support
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
- Child Abuse registry checks
- Certified Speech & Language Assistant, Manitoba First Nation Education
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Educational Assistant/Assistant Speech-Language
Indian Springs School
01.2019 - 06.2024
Administrative Office Assistant
Valley South Construction
06.2016 - 10.2019
Educational Assistant
Prairie Spirit School Division
10.2015 - 12.2015
Childcare Assistant
Petits Choux Daycare
06.2014 - 09.2015
Child and Youth Development Worker
SLFN Health Centre
04.2010 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Education - Teaching
Brandon University
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training -
Assiniboine Community College
GED -
Pace High School
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