Melanie Grimes
Harlem
Summary
Dedicated Kindergarten Paraprofessional with experience in early childhood education. Assisted lead teachers and tailored support to meet individual student needs while implementing engaging lesson plans. Developed innovative learning strategies that enhanced student engagement and growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Columbia County Board Of Education
Harlem
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted teachers in delivering engaging lessons to kindergarten students.
- Supported classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to teaching staff regularly.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to support daily learning activities.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students with special needs during lessons.
- Created educational materials such as flashcards, worksheets, and games that were used during instruction time.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to plan and implement individualized instruction plans for students who needed extra support.
- Encouraged a love of learning among all kindergarteners by engaging them in hands-on activities that promote exploration.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions according to lesson plans developed by the teacher.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Behavioral support
Education
Thomson High School
Thomson, GASkills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Behavioral support
- Student engagement
- Small group instruction
- Time management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Columbia County Board Of Education
05.2021 - Current
Thomson High School