Melissa Scales-Hamilton
About Me
I have been an educator for 20 years. I launched I Am Special Consulting, LLC, and joined the Independent Living movement in 2015. I am a certified Person-Centered Thinking Trainer with The Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices and with Helen Sanderson Associates USA (2022), National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) helpline specialist, a Meditation Teacher, and a Commissioner for Individuals with Disabilities for Prince George’s County, Md. I was awarded the Maryland Department of Disabilities Governor’s Citation for Direct Support Professional in 2020.
What others like and admire about me
- I am warm and welcoming
- I have a creative communication style
- I have the ability to inspire others
- I am kind, empathic, thoughtful and trustworthy
- I am a person-centered professional
- I am passionate and enthusiastic
- I am excited when I get creative ideas
- I am understanding of others
- I can simplify information
- I am dedicated to helping others achieve what is important to them
Whats important to me
- Staying connected and empowering my (given and chosen) family to live fully
- To operate with integrity across all areas of my life.
- Create environments for others to feel loved, engaged, and loaded with laughter
- The freedom to be creative at work and at play
- To experience the beauty and artwork of natural elements around us
- To live as a beacon of light in my words, deeds, and actions
- To be patient in providing clear guidance for applying the given task or activity effectively
- To practice meditation and Qigong daily
- To create delicious drinks and meals to support wellness
- To be a beneficial presence on this planet
- Reading material that provokes to live a Fun, Full-Filled life.
How best to support me
- Provide clear guidance for effective application of the given material
- Provide an experience that empowers people with tools that will raise the quality of services for the highest good for everyone
- Provide a learning environment that fosters inclusion that will increase confidence and productivity
- Preparedness and openness to growth moments
- Cultivate an opportunity for learning
- Allow the time that I need to learn and process information
- Working things out in conversation and planning with a team
- Let me participate in silence when I am in need of a heavenly download for clarity and guidance
- Have patience in teaching me technology and new things
- Reciprocation of services (the offering is the gift)
