Melissa Capablanca
Exceptional Education Teacher
Miami,FL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Skilled Coach specializing in building and overseeing school programs. Background includes classroom instruction and team management.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
St. Hugh Catholic School
Miami, FL
08.2016 - Current
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Women's and Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach
Immaculata La Salle High School
Miami, FL
06.2011 - Current
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Collaborated with administration to stay on top of changes and concerns.
- Built positive and productive relationships with parents of student athletes.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
Men's Basketball Manager
Immaculata La Salle High School
Miami, FL
11.2007 - Current
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Recorded statistics and managed all members working the games
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Michael The Archangel
MIami, FL
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Miami Christian High School
MIami, FL
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Leadership
Classroom management
Child development
Certification
Florida Department of Education Certified Teacher
Timeline
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
St. Hugh Catholic School
08.2016 - Current
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Michael The Archangel
08.2011 - 06.2016
Women's and Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach
Immaculata La Salle High School
06.2011 - Current
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Miami Christian High School
06.2009 - 06.2011
Men's Basketball Manager
Immaculata La Salle High School
11.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Miami Dade College
08.2007 - 05.2011