Melanie Cook
Menifee,United States
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EL Facilitator
Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated ELL services ad compliance for multilingual learners
- Collaborated with general educaton teachers
- Coordinated ELPAC testing and language supports
- Served as liaison between families, teachers and administrators.
Special Education Teacher
Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
- Managed groups of up to 18 students of all ages (Tk through 5th)
- Adapt lesson plans and teaching methods to students with different learning styles
- Promoted a positive and interactive learning environment at all points
- Prepare detailed [quarterly] reports on student progress for parents and school administration
- Fostered relationships with students, parents, and other educators to create an environment that let students excel
- Plan and assign differentiated homework tasks to support learning outside class
- Assist with lesson planning, materials prep and implementation of lessons to support [kindergarten] readiness
- Provided 1:1 support for students working on [grade level readiness]
- Collect data, draft and write IEP's with additional support providers input
- Coordinate and run IEP meetings
Health Technician
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Report to and work closely with Principal on all daily school operations
- Build and maintain open lines of communication with students' parents and guardians
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain independent health plans
- Treated students complaining of non-life threatening illness and injuries
- Documented students daily visits into the health office
- Worked closely with the school nurse
- Tracked and updated student immunizations records
Education
Masters in Education - Special Education
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, Ca12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, Ca04.2019
Associate of Science - Science
Mt. San Jacinto College
Menifee, CA05-2017
Skills
- Great at multi tasking
- Excellent work ethic
- Time management skills
- Resilient
- Accountable
- Agenda setting
Certification
- LETRS Training -
- ABA Training
Timeline
EL Facilitator
Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Health Technician
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
08.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Azusa Pacific University
Masters in Education - Special Education
Azusa Pacific University
Associate of Science - Science
Mt. San Jacinto College