Hi, I’m
Melicia Carlson
Quincy,MA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the 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. Ready to tackle new challenges and bring inclusive and culturally responsive practices to a new environment.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Leominster Public Schools
Life Skills Special Education Teacher
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Developed Individual Education Plans.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop inclusive instructional strategies.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Boston Public Schools, BPS
Summer School Teacher's Assistant
06.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted students in developing a deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Supervised student activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety, and inclusivity.
Leominster Public Schools
Substitute Math Special Education Teacher
01.2022 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Modified general education curriculum using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered state testing.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
Education
Curry CollegeMilton, MA
Master of Education from Diverse And Equitable Instruction (DEI)
05-2026
Fitchburg State UniversityFitchburg, MA
Bachelor of Science from Special Education - Severe Disabilties
12-2021
University Overview
- Order of Omega Member
- Sigma Sigma Sigma Member
- Cum laude graduate
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Data collection
- Culturally responsive practices
- State Assessments
- Inclusive practices
- Team collaboration
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
- Social skills development
Timeline
Life Skills Special Education Teacher
Leominster Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Summer School Teacher's Assistant
Boston Public Schools, BPS
06.2022 - 08.2022
Substitute Math Special Education Teacher
Leominster Public Schools
01.2022 - 06.2022
Curry College
Master of Education from Diverse And Equitable Instruction (DEI)
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Science from Special Education - Severe Disabilties
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