Melinda Fatani

• Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs. Created Functional Behavior Assessments & Behavior Intervention Plans to support students in the LRE appropriate for them, as evidenced through data collection and analyzation.
• Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional strategies, student engagement and targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy.
• Established positive relationships with students, families, and community stakeholders for holistic support.

• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a wide range of neurodiverse students.
• Member of School Leadership Team during Turnaround. Demonstrated knowledge of school mission and goals and mentored colleagues in reaching objectives aligned with school core values. Used statistical methods to analyze data, demonstrate compliance and generate useful reports while meeting all regulatory compliance requirements.
• School Community Council Member, Staff Advisory Committee Member, Special Education Department Chair

• Experienced in Aggressive Behavior Classroom, High Functioning Autism Unit, Learning Disabled/Communication Disorder Classroom and Intellectually Disability Classroom.
• Developed & implemented a student tracker system, safety response plans, FBA's and BIP's.
• Advised on disciplinary issues including referrals, suspensions, reinstatements and district hearings
• Developed a system of open-communication with parents to address concerns, identify student strengths and make outside resources available to them.

• Conducted training and technical support through the application process
• Reviewed & evaluated proposals for new charter schools
• Monitored Board mandated task completion for approved charter schools
• Helped design & implement a rigorous evaluation process for charter school operation

• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments to support gen. ed. classroom instruction through Team-Focused Collaboration.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

• Taught Mathematics and Health
• Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.

Taught 7th, 8th, and 9th grade Math, P.E. and Health