Hillary Mellott
Evans City,PA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated special education teacher with a focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in designing and implementing educational activities and lessons. Exceptional skills collaborating with teachers, parents and specialists to meet the educational needs of my students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4
09.2017 - Current
- Administer standardized assessment tools for preschool-age children to accurately identify their needs
- Utilize evidence-based practices in designing individualized early intervention sessions to maximize developmental growth
- Create tools for instruction and behavioral support
- Offer guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges
- Offer guidance and support to early childhood education agencies
- Mentor new MIU IV special education teacher(s)
- Develop appropriate IEPs based on evaluation results and the needs of each student
- Schedule and coordinate annual IEP meetings with all required participants and service providers (30+ students)
- Implement large group, small group, and individualized lessons targeting IEP goals in an MIU IV EI classroom and community sessions
- Plan lessons embedding specially designed instruction; connect Pa Early Learning Standards for Pre-K and children's IEP goals to the lesson plan
- Implement PATHs SEL curriculum
- Implement Heggerty Phonics curriculum
- Monitor student progress based on data collection, input from related service providers, and observation
- Complete session notes using the Grasp and Grow database
- Utilizing HICSIS
- Collaborate with ECE personnel, BHTs, related service providers, and families to implement specially designed instruction to meet all goals
- Daily collaboration with parents/guardians, related services providers, and outside agencies to provide support
- Demonstrate an understanding of early childhood curriculum and the ability to make adaptations and modifications to meet individual needs
- Provide classroom tours to families seeking placement for their children
- Prepare duties and provide guidance to paraprofessionals within the classroom and when working with students
- Prepare, review, and implement hearth care plans with classroom staff and related service providers
- Review and implement feeding and swallowing plans with classroom staff and related service providers
- Participate in SETT meetings when selecting Assistive Technology for students
- Coordinate student observations with surrounding school districts to prepare for kindergarten transition
- Coordinate the transition process for children preparing to enter kindergarten programs.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Oversee the safety and well-being of 10 children aged 13-24 months
- Design and implement developmentally appropriate lessons
- Exercise strong communication skills when interacting with parents, staff, and administration
- Create student observation forms and conduct family conferences twice per year
- Utilize NAEYC standards to design and implement developmentally appropriate lessons.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education PK-4 and Special Education PK-8
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education PK-4 and Special Education PK-8
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA12.2014
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Parent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assistive Technology
- Classroom Management
- Social Skills Training
- Instructional Strategies
- Flexible and Adaptable
- First Aid/CPR
- Data Management
- Google Meet, Google Calendar, Google Classroom operation
Professional Development
- Exceptional Adventures, Volunteer
- PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) team member, MIU IV
- Assistive technology training, MIU IV
- Homebased Coaching training, MIU IV
- Safety Care, MIU IV
- More than Sad suicide prevention, MIU IV
- CPR & AED certified, MIU IV
- PATHs SEL certificate, MIU IV
- Mentoring Program and Mentor, MIU IV
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4
09.2017 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
11.2014 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education PK-4 and Special Education PK-8
Slippery Rock University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education PK-4 and Special Education PK-8
Slippery Rock University
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