Henry Melendez
Panorama City
Summary
Experienced Early Childhood Special Education and Behavioral Health professional with over 15 years in disabilities services and family engagement. Skilled in coordinating services, fostering community partnerships, and enhancing program compliance through inclusive practices. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong commitment to serving culturally diverse communities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Intervention and Behavioral Health Specialist II / Inclusion Specialist II
Child Care Resource Center
01.2015 - Current
- Provide behavioral health, disabilities, and inclusion consultation to educators, family services staff, and multidisciplinary teams serving children from birth through five years of age.
- Conduct classroom observations, developmental screenings, and child-focused consultations to identify strengths, areas of concern, and appropriate intervention strategies.
- Coordinate referrals and collaborate with school districts, Regional Centers, healthcare providers, and community agencies to ensure timely access to developmental, behavioral health, and special education services.
- Serve as a liaison between families and service providers by explaining eligibility processes, educational rights, and available community resources.
- Facilitate transition planning and multidisciplinary meetings to support continuity of services and successful educational outcomes.
- Develop and deliver professional development trainings on inclusion practices, behavioral health, trauma-informed care, social-emotional development, and federal program requirements.
- Monitor compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, disabilities service requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
- Analyze screening, assessment, and program data to support continuous quality improvement efforts and informed decision-making.
Recreation Assistant – Office and Program Management
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
01.2000 - Current
- Coordinate the planning, implementation, marketing, and evaluation of youth development, recreation, sports, after-school, preschool, and summer camp programs.
- Develop community outreach initiatives, promotional campaigns, social media content, and marketing materials to increase participation and engagement.
- Recruit, train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate part-time staff, instructors, coaches, and volunteers.
- Manage daily administrative operations, including customer service, registration systems, payment processing, reporting, and program documentation.
- Prepare statistical reports, budget documentation, operational reports, and funding-related materials for department leadership.
- Build collaborative relationships with community organizations, schools, families, and stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness.
- Provide bilingual customer service and support to diverse populations in both English and Spanish.
- Assist with risk management, facility operations, and compliance with municipal policies and safety procedures.
Lead Teacher Designee
Child Care Resource Center
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Supervised teaching teams and coordinated daily operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality early childhood education services.
- Provided coaching, mentoring, and professional support to teaching staff in curriculum implementation, classroom management, child assessment, and family engagement practices.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate educational experiences designed to promote school readiness and positive child outcomes.
- Coordinated individualized supports for children with developmental delays and disabilities through collaboration with families and specialists.
- Maintained compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, Community Care Licensing regulations, and agency policies.
- Reviewed developmental assessment data and utilized results to support individualized planning and program improvement efforts.
- Prepared and maintained accurate program documentation, incident reports, and compliance records.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with families, educators, specialists, and community partners.
Behavior Intervention Implementation Specialist
Center for Autism and Related Services
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Implemented evidence-based behavioral and instructional strategies to increase communication, social-emotional development, academic engagement, and independence.
- Provided behavioral intervention services to students with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities within public school settings.
- Collaborated with educators, administrators, service providers, and families to enhance student success across educational settings.
- Collected, analyzed, and maintained behavioral and educational data to assess student progress and inform intervention planning.
- Prepared documentation and progress reports to facilitate educational planning and optimize service delivery.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to provide recommendations regarding student supports and behavioral interventions.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance with educational and program requirements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development with an Emphasis in Special Education
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA 08.2007 - 06.2026
Master of Arts - Education with a Specialization in Special Education
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ 03.2012 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Adolescent Development
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA 08.2009 - 05.2011
Skills
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Behavioral Health Consultation
- Developmental Screening and Assessment
- IEP coordination
- IFSP coordination
- Behavioral Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Program Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Data Analysis and Outcome Monitoring
- Program leadership
- Staff Development and Coaching
- Community Partnership Development
- Family engagement
- Bilingual Communication (English and Spanish)
- Disabilities Services Coordination
Certification
- Ages and Stages Questionnaire Training of Trainers
- Mental Health First Aid – Adult
- Classroom Assessment Scoring System Reliability Certification
- Desired Results Developmental Profile Assessment Training
- Trauma-Informed Care Training
- Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Training
- Creative Curriculum and Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum Training
Timeline
Early Intervention and Behavioral Health Specialist II / Inclusion Specialist II
Child Care Resource Center
01.2015 - Current
Master of Arts - Education with a Specialization in Special Education
University of Arizona Global Campus
03.2012 - 03.2016
Lead Teacher Designee
Child Care Resource Center
01.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Adolescent Development
California State University, Northridge
08.2009 - 05.2011
Associate of Arts - Child Development with an Emphasis in Special Education
Los Angeles Valley College
08.2007 - 06.2026
Behavior Intervention Implementation Specialist
Center for Autism and Related Services
01.2007 - 01.2010
Recreation Assistant – Office and Program Management
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
01.2000 - Current