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Educational Assistant with 12+ Years Experience in Special Ed and

Location:
Newton Falls, OH
Posted:
June 11, 2026

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Lisa Melnik

Special Ed Aide, Clerk, Aide, Secretary - James A. Garfield School District

Newton Falls, OH 44444 +1-330-***-**** *************@*****.*** Professional Summary

To secure a position in the Educational/Healthcare Industry or related work. Work Experience

Special Ed Aide, Clerk, Transportation Aide, Secretary James A. Garfield School District/Renhill Group Garrettsville, OH September 2014 to May 2026

10235 State Route 88

Garrettsville, Ohio 44231

September 2015-Present

330-***-****

Position: Special Ed Aide, Clerk, Transportation Aide, Secretary Duties:

• Assists with all classroom procedures as directed by the teacher and other staff members.

• Instructs students into small group setting under the supervision of the special education teacher

• Toileting and helping students with personal care

• Supervision during lunch and recess

• Follows students IEP goals as directed by the teacher

• Perform all duties directed by the teacher, building or district administrators

• Performing office/administrative duties

• Library Aide

• CPI/Handle with Care certified

• Behavioral Management Training

• Diastate/Seizure Training/Transfer Trainimg

• Transportation Aide

Home Health Aide

Home Instead Ravenna, OH

June 2024 to June 2025

• Homemaking

• Elimination

• Mobility

• Personal Care

• Transport clients to appointments/ store

• One hour Course Certificates for: Behavior Management, Alzheimer's Disease, End of Life Care, Lifting & Transferring, Range of Motion & Positioning, Incontinence Care.

Special Ed Aide, Clerk, Aide, Secretary (Substitute) Crestwood Local School District Mantua, OH

August 2014 to June 2015

4565 West Prospect St.

Mantua, Ohio 44255

330-***-****

Position: Special Ed Aide, Clerk, Aide, Secretary (Substitute) Duties:

• Assists with all classroom procedures as directed by the teacher and other staff members.

• Instructs students into small group setting under the supervision of the special education teacher.

• Toileting and helping students with personal care

• Supervision during lunch and recess

• Follows Students IEP goals as directed by the teacher

• Perform other duties directed by the teacher, building or district administrators. Educational Assistant Aide

Portage County ESC Ravenna, OH

2014 to 2015

School Year

326 E Main St.

Ravenna, Ohio 44266

330-***-****

Position: Educational Assistant Aide

Duties:

• Educational Assistant (substitute) in the James A. Garfield School District 2014-2015 school year in the Middle School Building/ Substitute Aide for the 2014/2015 year

• Assisted Special Education Teachers with their students

• Helping Teachers complete lesson planning and Grading Students Work

• Sitting in on IEP meetings and following IEP goals as instructed

• Performing duties as instructed by teacher and administrators Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Hattie Larlham Mantua, OH

April 2013 to September 2014

Duties:

• Providing direct care to individuals who are disabled

• Help with everyday living skills such as bathing, getting dressed, eating, and attending activities and medical appointments.

• Cleaning

• Assisting to the Nurses Aid

• Document accomplishments and attend meetings and trainings regarding persons served.

• Maintain contact with family members and provide updates of their loved ones.

• Communication with other healthcare professionals. Medical Assistant

Ohio ENT Associates Ravenna, OH

April 2013 to February 2014

Duties:

* Performing Medical Assisting clinical and administrative duties

* Dispensed Allergy shots and performed blood draws

* Assisted on ear irrigations

Student Extern:

Tri-County Hematology & Oncology Associates

7337 Caritas Circle NW

Suite 150

Massillon, Oh 44646

Externship

Tri-County Hematology and Oncology Associates Massillon, OH August 2012 to September 2012

Position: Medical Student for Medical Assistant with a completion of 200 hrs. Duties:

• Performed Medical Assisting clinical and administrative duties

• Assisted on a bone marrow

• Operated CBC machine to get results

• Phlebotomy

Clinical Rotations

July 2012 to July 2012

Clinical Rotations

May 2012 to May 2012

HHA (Home Health Aid)

Homecare with Heart Boardman, OH

April 2009 to August 2011

Duties:

• Homemaking

• Elimination

• Mobility

• Personal Care

• One hour Course Certificates for: Behavior Management, Alzheimer's Disease, End of Life Care, Lifting & Transferring, Range of Motion & Positioning, Incontinence Care.

Toddler/Preschool Teacher

Wee Care Daycare & Learning Center Boardman, OH

June 2000 to April 2009

Duties:

• Infant and Toddler Care

• Storytelling and Games

• Preparing Menus

• Making Lesson Plans and Visual Aids

• Inventory/Administrative duties

• Collecting Payments

• Supervising Classroom and Playground Activities

Education

Medical Assistant (Associate of Applied Science)

Kaplan University-online Remote

September 2011 to October 2013

Junior High School Education

Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Canfield, OH August 1999 to June 2001

• Early Childhood Program

High School Diploma

Campbell Memorial Highschool Campbell, OH

September 1997 to June 2001

Skills

Computer skills Organizational skills Childcare Communication skills CPR Special education Data collection Tube feeding Classroom experience Working with children Working with individuals with disabilities Working with students Crisis intervention Tutoring First aid Teaching

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

Paraprofessional Certification

Additional Information

• Computer skills

• Behavior Management Training

• Gross Motor Training

• Child Development Training

Skills:

License for a Educational Aide by the State of Ohio Completed Safety and Prevention Training

Computer and Software Skills

Training Courses taken in the following areas:

Sexual Harassment

Bullying Prevention

Hazard Communication for School Employees

Blood borne Pathogens for School Employees

Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention

Classroom Management Expectations and Tips

Special Education Aide Principles

Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting Requirements

Substitute Guidelines and Policies

CPR

First Aid

Child Abuse

Communicable Disease

CPI/ Handle with Care



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