Melanie Dykhoff
Educator
Austin,TX
Summary
Accomplished educator with general and special education experience who is successful in classroom management, student evaluation, and academic growth by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to academic performance while fostering social-emotional learning and character development. Upon certification as School Counselor, desires to support and contribute to student mental health, wellness, and safety in a middle school setting.
Overview
13
13
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Teacher - 5th & 3rd
Dripping Springs Independent School District
Dripping Springs, TX
08.2007 - 05.2021
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided positive, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth of students.
- Designed engaging and personalized instruction to nurture and empower students, resulting in positive learning outcomes and student goal achievement.
- Collaborated with team members to provide engaging, rigorous lessons.
- Actively participated in professional development to enhance knowledge of best practices and improve academic processes.
Special Education Teacher
Dripping Springs Independent School District
Dripping Springs, TX
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Taught in co-teacher and resource model.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Modified general education curriculum and provided accommodations.
- Created and managed student IEPs; evaluated need and progress.
- Facilitated ARD meetings to change, review, and provide updates to student's IEPs.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 08.2020 - 12.2022
Teaching Certifications - EC-6th, SpEd K-12, ESL
Educators of Excellence
Austin, TX 08.2008 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX 08.1982 - 08.1991
Skills
Relationship building
Leadership
- Campus Leadership Team
- Team Leader
- Teacher Mentor
- Campus Advisory Team
- District SEL Advisory Council
- Leader in Me Coordinator
- UIL Coach
- Student Mentorship Program
- Summer School Teacher
- Unified Partner Sponsor
- Professional Development Team
- Curriculum Team
- Vertical Team
Timeline
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lamar University
08.2020 - 12.2022
Special Education Teacher
Dripping Springs Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
Teaching Certifications - EC-6th, SpEd K-12, ESL
Educators of Excellence
08.2008 - 12.2009
General Education Teacher - 5th & 3rd
Dripping Springs Independent School District
08.2007 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Texas
08.1982 - 08.1991
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