Evan Melanson
Glenville,NY
Summary
Experienced with curriculum development, instructional leadership, and student-centered learning. Utilizes data-driven strategies to enhance academic performance and foster supportive school culture. Track record of building strong relationships with staff, students, and parents to create inclusive and effective educational environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Cobleskill- Richmondville School District
11.2022 - Current
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Established a positive rapport with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and achievements in physical education classes.
- Served as a coach for various school sports teams, leading them to numerous victories and successful seasons- Girl's JV Basketball and JV Baseball
Extension Support Specialist
Cornell University
08.2021 - Current
- Field Instructor providing training to schools and residential programs throughout the United States and Canada in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Other responsibilities included writing and revising the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools and Complex Needs and Neurodiversity curricula
Assistant Director
St. Colman's Home
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Coordinate all new student intakes including interviewing prospective families and observing students in their current placements
- Participate in annual CSE reviews
- Oversee behavior management and incident reporting including debriefing behavioral incidents and training all staff in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Physical Education Teacher
St. Colman's Autism Program
02.2012 - 08.2019
- Taught adaptive physical education to children on the Autism Spectrum ages 5-21
- Created daily lesson plans, wrote IEP goals, performed yearly assessments such as the TGMD-2 and Brockport Physical Fitness Test
Substitute Teacher
Mechanicville School District
12.2010 - 01.2011
Substitute Teacher
Lansingburgh School District
09.2008 - 11.2010
Substitute Teacher - Maternity Leave
Cohoes High School
02.2009 - 06.2009
- Taught high school health classes during a maternity leave
Education
Educational Policy and leadership -
UALBANY
08-2025
Maste’s of science - Physical Education
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY12.2011
BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE - HEALTH EDUCATION
SUNY CORTLAND
12.2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student development
- Problem-solving skills
- Student behavior management
- Social and emotional growth
- Creative thinking
- Relationship building
Coaching Experience
- Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach, Catholic Central High School, 2008
- Modified Girls Volleyball Coach, Schoharie Middle School, 2007
Certification
- NYS Professional Certification Physical Education K-12
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Trainer Certification
Activities
- Coached youth sports including basketball, baseball, and volleyball.
- Director of Youth Ministry at Calvary UMC in Latham, NY since August 2016, working with youth in grades 7-12 on community service projects and various events.
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Cobleskill- Richmondville School District
11.2022 - Current
Extension Support Specialist
Cornell University
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Director
St. Colman's Home
09.2019 - 08.2021
Physical Education Teacher
St. Colman's Autism Program
02.2012 - 08.2019
Substitute Teacher
Mechanicville School District
12.2010 - 01.2011
Substitute Teacher - Maternity Leave
Cohoes High School
02.2009 - 06.2009
Substitute Teacher
Lansingburgh School District
09.2008 - 11.2010
BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE - HEALTH EDUCATION
SUNY CORTLAND
Educational Policy and leadership -
UALBANY
Maste’s of science - Physical Education
Canisius College
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