Melanie Truman
Holiday,FL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Teacher
Fivay High School Pasco County Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Improved student understanding of ESE concepts by implementing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual needs.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
- Served as a mentor and role model for fellow teachers seeking guidance in working with ESE students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific academic or behavioral challenges.
- Wrote, implemented, and monitored progress of Individual Education Plans.
- Assisted colleagues in modifying curriculum materials to better meet the diverse needs of all learners within their classrooms.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Advocated for the needs of ESE students within the broader school community, raising awareness about inclusive practices and accommodations.
- Coordinated transition planning for ESE students moving to different educational settings or preparing for postsecondary opportunities.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect, trust, and open communication among students.
- Implemented research-based interventions to address skill deficits in reading, math, and other academic subjects.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a productive and focused learning environment for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of South Florida
Saint Petersburg, FL05.2014
Skills
- Inclusion Strategies
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Visual supports
- Social Skills Training
- Sensory integration strategies
- Data Collection
- Progress Monitoring
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Student Advocacy
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
- Parent communications
- Trained in CPI
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
K-12 ESE
K-6 Elementary Education
ESOL endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Clinical Educator
Timeline
ESE Teacher
Fivay High School Pasco County Schools
08.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of South Florida
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