Melissa Paige Robinson B.A. M.Ed.
*** ****** *****, ********, ******* 32779
Cell phone: 407-***-**** email: **************@*****.***
SUMMARY
A goal directed, detail oriented education professional with over 10 years of early childhood
education experience who has a passion for the education of students with special needs.
Skill set includes:
• Strong initiative and professional
• Classroom management
• Organization/ priority setting-ability to “multi-task”
• Problem-solving/critical thinking/analytical skills
• Computer literacy
• Team player
• Ability to work independently and interdependently
CERTIFICATION
FLDOE # 1228768 – statement of eligibility (ESE) – 8/27/13. Eligible for temporary ESE
certificate upon hire.
EDUCATION
M.Ed. in Exceptional Student Education/Disability Services – December 2012
College of Education: Exceptional Student Education
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
DCF Childcare Certification (40 hours) - 2009
VPK Early Literacy Certification (5 hours) - 2009
B.A. – Liberal Studies/Education - December 2007
Beacon College, Leesburg, Florida
Academic Diploma – May 2003
Pace-Brantley Hall School, Longwood, Florida
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher (ESE/VE/EBD) 9/2013 to present
Lakeville Elementary School 1/2014 to 6/2014
Kelly Services/Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, Florida
Major Responsibilities:
●Assisted classroom teacher with implementation of lesson plans for EBD students
●Provided one-on-one instruction to EBD/VE students in the elementary and middle
school
●Promoted age appropriate learning strategies for EBD/VE students
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VPK Teacher 6/2009 to 12/2012
Bright Horizons, Jacksonville, Florida
Major Responsibilities:
• Provide appropriate materials and activities to foster social and educational skills.
• Facilitate regular parent/guardian communication and conferences to discuss goals.
• Participate actively in the teaching team through communication, collaboration, and
curriculum planning.
• Complete VPK standardized assessment twice per school year.
• Facilitate group activities and socialization experiences.
• Provide VPK curriculum per State of Florida guidelines.
• Conduct screening and developmental assessment of participant children
• Monitor and evaluate children’s developmental status and readiness for kindergarten.
• Participate in the quality improvement process and NAEYC accreditation.
Teacher Assistant 2008 to 2009 (part time)
JCA, Jacksonville, Florida
Major Responsibilities:
• Facilitate group activities and socialization experiences.
• Monitor and evaluate children’s developmental status and readiness for next grade
level
• Provide appropriate materials and activities to foster social and educational skills.
Supervisor – Work Study 2003 to 2007 (part time)
Beacon College, Leesburg, Florida
Major Responsibilities:
• Direct supervision of work-study students in a college setting.
• Accountability for the completion of the assigned team tasks.
• Competency evaluation of work-study team members.
• Documentation of work-study related responsibilities.
• Counseling and evaluation of work-study participants.
Preschool Teacher 2004 to 2007 (part time)
StarChild Academy, Apopka, Florida
Major Responsibilities:
• Facilitate group activities and socialization experiences.
• Monitor and evaluate children’s developmental status and readiness for next grade
level.
• Provide appropriate materials and activities to foster social and educational skills.
• Provide developmentally appropriate play activities as a summer camp counselor.
Preschool Teacher 1999 to 2005 (part time)
Jewish Community Center, Maitland, Florida
Major Responsibilities:
• Facilitate group activities and socialization experiences.
• Monitor and evaluate children’s developmental status and readiness for next grade
level.
• Provide appropriate materials and activities to foster social and educational skills.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities as an after-school and camp counselor.
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
PSI Tau Omega - Honor Society of Beacon College – inducted April 2007
Gamma Beta Phi Society – National Honor Society – inducted April 2007
VOLUNTEER WORK
Give Kids The World – October 2013 to present
Health Central Hospital with Patient Advocate – Summer 2014