Amber Meholif
Brunswick,Ohio
Summary
Experienced Intervention Specialist with exceptional knowledge of intervention strategies. Professional yet warm and committed to gaining the trust of my students and their families. Adept at coordinating with educators and parents on a case-by-case basis and developing personalized individual educational plans.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
St. Albert the Great Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
- Supported students with diverse needs, ensuring their academic progress aligned with IEP goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Knippa Independent School District
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusion, and cooperation among students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Intervention Specialist and Case Manager
Knippa Independent School District
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Ensured a smooth transition between grade levels and school settings for students with disabilities through careful planning and collaboration with stakeholders.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Enhanced student outcomes by implementing evidence-based intervention strategies and techniques.
Functional Living Skills Teacher
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Special Education Elementary Teacher
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
02.2010 - 06.2010
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Teacher
North Royalton City Schools
08.2005 - 06.2009
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OHBachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OHHigh School Diploma -
Padua Franciscan High School
Parma, OHSkills
- Individualized Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- IEP development
- Learning Strategies
- Continuous professional development
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Intervention Planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Differentiated Instruction
Professional Organizations
- 3/22, Ohio Middle Level Association
- 2/11-Present, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Education Training Honors
- 2023-2024, Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Aspiring Leadership Program
- 2022-present, Ohio University, Pre-K Special Education endorsement
- 2019, Orton Gillingham Training
- 2010-2011, Texas Tech University, Visual Impairment
- 2004-2007, Cleveland State University, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education (mild/moderate) (K-12)
- Bowling Green State University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education Pre-K thru Grade 3, Special Education, Dean’s List – 3.8 GPA, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta National Freshman Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society, Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek Honor Society, Phi Upsilon Omicron – Family and Consumer Science Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi – Honor Fraternity from the College of Education
References
References available upon request
Additional Information
In the fall of 2023, I was selected to the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Aspiring Leadership Program, which works on building Catholic leaders.
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
St. Albert the Great Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Knippa Independent School District
08.2013 - 06.2015
Intervention Specialist and Case Manager
Knippa Independent School District
08.2012 - 06.2015
Special Education Elementary Teacher
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
02.2010 - 06.2010
Functional Living Skills Teacher
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
08.2009 - 06.2012
Teacher
North Royalton City Schools
08.2005 - 06.2009
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University
High School Diploma -
Padua Franciscan High School
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