Melanie Flaherty
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled in developing individualized education plans, behavior management strategies, and inclusive classroom practices. Excels in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring successful collaboration with teachers, parents, and students. Brings specialized knowledge in adaptive learning techniques to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Co-Teacher/Resource Science/Mathematics Teacher
Fossil Ridge High School, Keller ISD
Keller, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement IEPs for a caseload of 20 students with mild to moderate disabilities.
- Build trusting, collaborative relationships with students and families.
- Participate in ARD meetings and maintain compliance with federal and state special education regulations.
- Collaborate with the general education teacher to modify the curriculum and ensure accommodations are provided.
- Use data-driven instruction to track student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Provide direct instruction to students in small groups and inclusion settings.
- Implement behavioral intervention plans.
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Keller ISD
Keller, TX
02.2023 - 05.2023
- PPCD, elementary resource and self contained, high school resource.
- Provided instructional support and behavior management in special education settings by following individualized lesson plans, IEP accommodations, and routines.
Special Education Teacher
Bedford Junior High, Hurst Euless Bedford ISD
Bedford, TX
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Taught FACI (Fundamentals of Academic and Community Independence) in a self-contained classroom setting.
- Designed and applied IEP to facilitate teaching of prerequisite skills.
- Classroom activities included cooking and meal prep, job training/simulating work tasks, navigating school/community, social skills, and communication, including AAC use.
- Supervised paraeducators to ensure quality educational support.
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedford ISD
Hurst, Euless, Bedford, TX
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Taught in a variety of special education classrooms, including self-contained, FACI, Behavior Intervention, and Medically Fragile.
- Three-month assignment in PPCD.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Colleyville Heritage High School, GCISD
Colleyville , TX
09.2001 - 05.2003
- Paraprofessional in a Self-Contained (Severe/Profound) classroom.
- Work closely with the special education teacher, therapists, nurses, and other paraprofessionals.
- Provide 1:1 or small group support for academic, functional, and sensory activities.
- Manage personal care, support communication goals, implement behavior plans, and ensure student safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Dalas Baptist University
Dallas, TX05-2004
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Tarrant County College
Hurst05-1997
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Data-driven instruction
- Behavior intervention plans
- Curriculum modification
- Regulatory compliance
- Collaborative teaching
- Student advocacy
- Parent communication
Certification
- Texas EC-12 Special Education Certification
- Texas Generalist EC-4 Certification
- Equine Assisted Therapy Instructor
Timeline
Special Education Co-Teacher/Resource Science/Mathematics Teacher
Fossil Ridge High School, Keller ISD
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Keller ISD
02.2023 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
Bedford Junior High, Hurst Euless Bedford ISD
08.2005 - 05.2009
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedford ISD
08.2004 - 05.2005
Special Education Paraprofessional
Colleyville Heritage High School, GCISD
09.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Dalas Baptist University
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Tarrant County College
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