Melanie Martins
Houston,United States
Summary
Seasoned Special Education Professional with passion to evaluate and determine academic programs, procedures and policy effectiveness. Highly-knowledgeable in the IEP process, Special Education Law, and Implementation. Certified in English Language Arts and Reading Grades (4-8), Special Education (EC-12), and Educational Diagnostician (EC-12).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ARD Facilitator
Texas Virtual Academy-K12
12.2023 - Current
- Coordinated special education services across multiple campuses, streamlining processes for improved efficiency.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, fostering trust and collaboration in the special education process.
- Served as a liaison between school administration and district-level personnel, facilitating communication regarding special education policies and initiatives.
Adjunct Professor
North American University
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
- Championed student success outside of the classroom, serving as an advisor for extracurricular clubs and organizations tied to subject matter expertise.
- Improved overall course quality through the implementation of regular evaluations, incorporating student feedback into future improvements.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
Educational Diagnostician
Spring Branch ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
- Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
- Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
- Offered informative workshops for educators, school leaders and faculty members.
Lead Special Education Teacher
Spring Branch ISD
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Teacher
Alief ISD
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Co-Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Diagnostician
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2022
Master of Science - Special Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Nyack College
Nyack, NY05.2014
Skills
- Individualized Education Plan Development
- Curriculum adaptation
- Special Education Law
- Reading intervention strategies
- Inclusion Strategies
- Motivating students
Timeline
ARD Facilitator
Texas Virtual Academy-K12
12.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor
North American University
08.2023 - 01.2024
Educational Diagnostician
Spring Branch ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Special Education Teacher
Spring Branch ISD
08.2021 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Alief ISD
08.2018 - 06.2021
Special Education Co-Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
08.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Educational Diagnostician
University of Houston
Master of Science - Special Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Nyack College
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