Melissa N. Joiner
Memphis
Summary
Experienced with developmental therapy and tailored client assessments. Utilizes therapeutic techniques to support developmental progress and client well-being. Knowledge of collaboration and communication to adapt and meet evolving client needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Therapist (Contractor)
Vendor of State of Tennessee
11.2022 - Current
- Conduct developmental assessments for infants and young children
- Create and implement personalized intervention plans
- Use play-based therapy to support engagement and learning
- Guide parents and educators on developmental strategies
- Track and document progress through session notes
Instructor
Southwest Tennessee Community College
01.2017 - Current
- Develop curriculum and conduct courses in early childhood education
- Train early childhood educators in licensing requirements, regulations, professional development, assessment, curriculum, and child development
- Supervise early childhood practicum students and early childhood interns
- Collaborate with colleagues and local early learning and school professionals to create and promote joint outreach and educational activities
- Maintain clear records on student performance, as well as any other documentation involved with the evaluation of students
Teacher
Shelby County Schools
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfilled the requirements of the district’s curriculum program
- Conducted assessment of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities
- Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Established and maintained open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
Therapeutic Foster Care Trainer
Omni Visions
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Recruited, developed, and maintained a pool of prepared Treatment Foster families to meet the needs of children referred to or waiting for foster care families
- Prepared home studies resulting in a professional document which accurately described strengths and weaknesses of clients
- Conducted Foster/Adoptive Parent training and Relative/Kinship training resulting in participants being properly informed about special needs children
- Worked collaboratively with families and DCS towards permanency through private foster and/or adoptive work
Teacher/Team Leader
Porter Leath
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Planned and implemented educational activities for children, including writing a weekly lesson plan that specified a daily schedule, toward the achievement of specific curriculum goals as written in the education component plan
- Provided children with experiences that supported their full range of developmental and socio-emotional needs
- Planned and implemented IEP and IFSP goals for each child in the classroom as part of the individualization process
Inclusion Teacher
LeBonheur Early Intervention and Development
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assured a therapeutic and safe environment for individual learning and group play
- Provided developmental support and ongoing developmental assessments
- Maintained timely and professional regular consistent verbal and written communication with parents, caregivers, and other professionals
- Maintained excellent relationships with doctors, nurses, and social workers
Education
BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES - Child Development
THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
01.2008
Skills
- Therapeutic play
- CPR/BLS certification
- Knowledge of child development
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- ACE’s proficient [Adverse Childhood Experiences]
- Early intervention
Timeline
Developmental Therapist (Contractor)
Vendor of State of Tennessee
11.2022 - Current
Instructor
Southwest Tennessee Community College
01.2017 - Current
Teacher
Shelby County Schools
01.2015 - 01.2017
Therapeutic Foster Care Trainer
Omni Visions
01.2011 - 01.2015
Teacher/Team Leader
Porter Leath
01.2010 - 01.2011
Inclusion Teacher
LeBonheur Early Intervention and Development
01.2009 - 01.2010
BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES - Child Development
THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
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