Melanie Wantulok
Powell
Summary
Dynamic Special Education professional with extensive experience at Park County School District #1, adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering collaborative relationships with parents and staff. Proven ability in classroom management and critical thinking, ensuring students achieve their academic goals while promoting a positive learning environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education District Case Manager/Teacher Mentor/Parent Liaison
Park County School District # 1
Powell
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated compliance reviews of individualized education plans across K-12 district.
- Mentored new special education teachers on competency-based training and curriculum planning.
- Led writing and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Conducted IEP meetings, collaborating with parents, service providers, and staff members.
Teacher (Resource/Modified Curriculum - Special Education Grades 2-3)
Westside Elementary School
Powell
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional methodologies.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and challenges.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, providing constructive feedback.
Teacher (Resource/Modified Curriculum - Special Education Grades 6-7)
Powell Middle School
Powell
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Teacher (Resource - Special Education Grades 4-5)
Westside Elementary School
Worland
08.2017 - 05.2020
Teacher (Resource - Special Education Grades 4-5)
Eastside Elementary School
Worland
08.2014 - 05.2017
Teacher (Resource and Self-Contained Classroom Grades K-5)
Westside Elementary School
Worland
08.2009 - 05.2014
Teacher (Special Education Self-Contained Classroom Grades 2-4)
Sundown Elementary School
Lancaster
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Instructs 2nd through 4th grade curriculum, designing and developing programs to meet the academic, intellectual, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of each individual student
- Prepares, teaches and evaluates units in language arts, math, spelling, science, and social studies
- Formulate individual teaching techniques and designs interventions for each Child’s learning style and classroom discipline needs
- Leads IEP team meetings and collaborates with families to maximize educational progress
- Attends staff development workshops for district Special Education Teachers
Education
Educational Specialist Degree - School Psychology
Capella University
Minnesota09.2027
Master’s Degree of Science - School Psychology
Capella University
Minnesota07.2024
California Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Special Education (K-12)
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA01.2010
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Education (K-6)
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA12.2006
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Instructional strategies
- Parent communication
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Professional development
- Ethical judgment
- Case management tracking
- Performance tracking
- Multitasking and organization
- Positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Email and telephone etiquette
- Case documentation
- Records management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Empathy and compassion
- Critical thinking
- Case management
- Decision-making
- Intervention plans
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Goal setting
- Relationship building
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Special Education District Case Manager/Teacher Mentor/Parent Liaison
Park County School District # 1
08.2022 - Current
Teacher (Resource/Modified Curriculum - Special Education Grades 2-3)
Westside Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Teacher (Resource/Modified Curriculum - Special Education Grades 6-7)
Powell Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Teacher (Resource - Special Education Grades 4-5)
Westside Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2020
Teacher (Resource - Special Education Grades 4-5)
Eastside Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2017
Teacher (Resource and Self-Contained Classroom Grades K-5)
Westside Elementary School
08.2009 - 05.2014
Teacher (Special Education Self-Contained Classroom Grades 2-4)
Sundown Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2009
Educational Specialist Degree - School Psychology
Capella University
Master’s Degree of Science - School Psychology
Capella University
California Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Special Education (K-12)
California State University, Bakersfield
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Education (K-6)
California State University, Bakersfield
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University Bakersfield