Melissa Rice
Summerville
Summary
Ambitious educator focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy, special education, and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship Student
Lenoir City High School
08.2023 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students to discuss academic, social, and emotional issues.
- Conducted assessments of students' cognitive abilities, interests, personality traits, and career aspirations.
- Advised students on course selection decisions based on their goals and strengths.
- Monitored attendance records and identified patterns of absenteeism that may indicate underlying issues requiring attention.
- Provided guidance regarding the college admissions process including scholarship applications, financial aid options, and application deadlines.
- Counseled students regarding a variety of social, educational, and interpersonal issues.
- Established trusting relationships with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
Food Runner
Brinker International Inc./Chili's
11.2018 - 05.2024
- Organized food orders and ensured the accuracy of items served to customers.
- Delivered food to guests promptly while following safety protocols.
- Checked all dishes before delivering them to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured that all orders were correct before leaving the kitchen area.
- Replenished water glasses, bread baskets, condiments, and other necessities during meal service.
- Provided assistance with clearing plates from tables after meals were completed.
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Hardin Valley Academy
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in providing individual and small group instruction to students with special needs.
- Facilitated classroom activities, monitored student progress, and maintained records of student performance.
- Attended meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors and other professionals regarding the progress of individual students.
- Tutored individual students in specific subject areas based on identified needs.
- Assisted teachers in developing Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to students to help them reach their academic goals.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other staff members to provide a positive learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education best practices.
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Lenoir City High School
05.2018 - 07.2022
- Assisted in providing individual and small group instruction to students with special needs.
- Facilitated classroom activities, monitored student progress, and maintained records of student performance.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to students to help them reach their academic goals.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other staff members to provide a positive learning environment for all students.
- Administered standardized tests and assessments to monitor student progress.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education best practices.
- Attended meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other professionals regarding the progress of individual students.
- Tutored individual students in specific subject areas based on identified needs.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies-General (K-12)
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05.2008
Skills
- Student Counseling
- Cultural Competency
- Conflict Resolution
- Career Advising
- Career Planning
- Special Education
Affiliations
- Member of Delta Gamma (EE Chapter, TTU)
- Member of Daughters of the American Revolution
- Member of Chi Sigma Iota (Alpha Sigma Chi Chapter, Adams State)
Timeline
Internship Student
Lenoir City High School
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Hardin Valley Academy
06.2022 - 12.2022
Food Runner
Brinker International Inc./Chili's
11.2018 - 05.2024
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Lenoir City High School
05.2018 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Adams State University
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies-General (K-12)
Tennessee Technological University
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