Alicia Melancon
Thibodaux,LA
Summary
District Special Education Liaison trained in district and state guidelines, as well as transfer protocols and special requirements for students transitioning between environments. Dedicated to helping every student get the best education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Program Effectiveness Liaison
Lafourche Parish School District
Thibodaux, LA
10.2022 - Current
- Provided support to teachers, staff and students with special educational needs.
- Initiated meetings with parents, carers and other professionals to discuss individual student plans.
- Developed Individual Education Plans tailored to the specific requirements of each student.
- Created strategies to help improve the academic performance of students with learning difficulties or disabilities.
- Monitored the implementation of IEPs and provided feedback on progress made by students against targets set out within them.
- Supported school staff in understanding the needs of children who have disabilities or learning difficulties.
- Attended relevant training courses in order to stay up-to-date with best practice methods for working with SEN pupils.
- Advised teachers on appropriate teaching strategies for SEN pupils based on assessment data gathered.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
Pre-K/Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Lafourche Parish School District
Thibodaux, LA
12.2018 - 10.2022
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher
Lafourche Parish School District
Thibodaux, LA
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of students.
- Created a positive learning environment through classroom management strategies and discipline techniques.
- Collaborated with administrators, colleagues and parents to develop individualized education plans for special needs students.
- Instructed students in small groups or one-on-one settings to provide additional support when needed.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing questions that encouraged deeper understanding of the subject matter being studied.
- Attended professional development sessions in order to stay abreast of new educational trends and best practices.
- Evaluated student performance using standardized testing results along with teacher observations.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Director of NSU Little Colonels Academy
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
12.2014 - 08.2017
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
- Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Teacher Certification- Early Childhood Special Edu
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA01-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12-1999
Skills
- Technical Knowledge
- Evaluation Capabilities
- Report Generation
- Solutions Development
- Student Evaluations
- Policies and Procedures Implementation
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Recordkeeping
- Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal Abilities
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Goal Setting
Certification
- Teacher Certified in Regular and Special Education for PreKindergarten through 5 years old
- Certificate of AIMS Pathways to Proficient Reading (9/14/22)
- Finishing up the certification in AIMS Pathways to Structured Literacy
- Speech Therapist background
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Program Effectiveness Liaison
Lafourche Parish School District
10.2022 - Current
Pre-K/Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Lafourche Parish School District
12.2018 - 10.2022
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher
Lafourche Parish School District
08.2017 - 12.2018
Director of NSU Little Colonels Academy
Nicholls State University
12.2014 - 08.2017
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Nicholls State University
Some College (No Degree) - Teacher Certification- Early Childhood Special Edu
Nicholls State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
Nicholls State University