Melissa Merola

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Dix Hills, NY *1746

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To obtain a position with the Half Hollow Hills Central School District where I can utilize my training and skills while making a significant contribution to the office.

Education:

Half Hollow Hills High School West, Dix Hills, New York

- High School Diploma

Suffolk Community College, Brentwood, New York

-Liberal Arts/General Studies Associates Degree

Work Experience:

CDC, Suffolk County, NY

Contact Tracer December 2019-Present

oDetermine prioritization, prompt action, and attention to detail in documentation and data management

oConduct multiple investigations simultaneously

oFollow designated scripts and comply with policies and procedures provided by the health department

oHandle sensitive client information and protected health information

oInitiate prompt communication with people exposed to COVID-19 (contacts) through text, phone calls, email, and other communication platforms

oCommunicate made via telephone or video conference

oEstablish interpersonal skills in cultural and tactful language to build rapport and trust with patients of varied backgrounds

oAssure confidentiality and communicate with clients in a manner that preserves the confidentiality and privacy of all involved

oObtain and document relevant information, including contact demographics, underlying medical conditions, and other risk factors

oStrong verbal and written communication skills

oCritical thinking and problem solving skills, and the ability to use sound judgement in responding to client issues and concerns

Half Hollow Hills Central School District, Dix Hills, New York

Special Education Paraprofessional December 2004-Present

oAssist in classroom management

oTeach students 1:1

oSupport the teacher

oProvide a safe working environment

oAdministrative and clerical duties

oRedirect and reinforce the student while learning materials and skills introduced by the teacher

oPractice ethical behavior and respect confidentiality of information about students in school and the community

oAid in toileting and clothing procedures

oResponsibility to notify the proper staff to any type of problem or concern pertaining to student

oClassroom supervision when no substitute is available during any given period

oAccompany students to work sites and create tasks based on their abilities

Summer Clerical

oCompletion of summer IEP packets

oFiling of confidential documents

oReorganizing of filing system

oEntered data into IEP direct

oMailings

Certification/Training:

-CPI certification-nonviolent crisis intervention training through the Half Hollow Hills School District

-Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) trained through the Half Hollow Hills School District

Areas of Knowledge:

-Classroom procedures and curriculum

-Standards related to school or district and student behaviors

-Special Education instruction

Additional skills:

-Computer savvy

-Microsoft word

-Excel

-Multi-tasker

-Creative

-Can work well independently or collaboratively

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