MELISSABLAIR
*** ******** **, *** ******, NM ****7 • 505-***-**** •*.**********@*****.***
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