MELISSABLAIR

*** ******** **, *** ******, NM ****7 • 505-***-**** •ad39np@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I am an Animal Science graduate that has concentrated in educating youth in primary and secondary education. Within the education system of Los Alamos, NM I have excelled in coordinating and diligently planning activities, managing student behavior, and supporting teacher needs. My accomplishments within the education field are due to a passion for helping students and refining skills developed over 9 years of related experience. In addition, working with behaviorally challenged students has led to a proficiency in school standards and strategies for optimized learning in a challenging environment. Skills

● Computer Proficiency- Microsoft Office, Outlook, Calendar

● Direct email marketing with 2 Small Family Agricultural Businesses

● Google Analytics • Time Management • Critical thinking • Verbal communication

● Interpersonal skills: Critical thinking - Expert • Verbal communication - Proficient • Active-listening - Proficient • Organization - Expert • Task delegation - Proficient • Time-management Proficient

● Social Media Expertise

Blair Family Farm

I ran a raw milk egg business, and farm produce utilizing agricultural products from our hobby farm. 06/2008-04/2018

● Small business promotional campaign

● Organized pick up and delivery of products.

● Budgeting with Microsoft Excel

● Advertisement of our small business with social media outlets.

● Management of the family business

● Kept livestock in peak fitness

● Produced garden commodities on a fourth of an acre Work History

Long-Term Substitute - Los Alamos Public Schools 9/2022

● Support head teacher on daily lesson plans

● Deliver engaging lessons across all curriculum grade level K-12

● Use positive classroom management techniques to ensure good behavior at all points

● Easily adapt to all classrooms styles

● Adapt provided lesson plans to students unique learning needs

● Working in the same classroom over a longer period of time Boy Scout Horse Trainer,Troop 22 – Los Alamos, NM- 6/2018 to 9/2022

● Work with horses to ready them for riders and shows

● Used patient and appropriate instruction techniques

● Taught proper grooming and equine care techniques.

● Designed and implemented effective instruction strategies tailored for individuals of all backgrounds and skill sets.

● Conducted private individualized training programs.

● Keep each horse in peak physical condition at all time

● Educated students on animal science and horseback riding while applying a variety of instructional techniques, including hands-on curriculum Peer Support Counselor(Peer Support Program) BehaviorSpecialist,Los Alamos Public Schools - 03/2017

● Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts

● Performed special tasks to help students with special needs learn and grow

● Encouraged a dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and reinforced positivity

● Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction

● Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities

● Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies

Substitute Teacher,Los Alamos Public Schools – 04/2014to 06/2017

● Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies

● Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence

● Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules

Education

Bachelor of Science: Animal Science Business And Economics, 06/2004 Oklahoma State University- Stillwater, OK

Los Alamos Public Schools Continuing Education Classes:

● Applied Behavior

● Analysis Behavior Technician training

● Totem PD: Aspen Student Behavior Training

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