Melinda Seymour
Haleiwa,HI
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Hawaii DOE, adept at multi-sensory teaching approaches and technology integration. Proven ability to foster student growth through tailored IEPs and positive reinforcement strategies. Strong communicator, skilled in building relationships with families to enhance student success and engagement in diverse learning environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teaching
Hawaii DOE
12.2023 - Current
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Adapted swiftly to new classrooms and curriculums due to the nature of substitute teaching.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress reports, and other relevant documentation required for substitute teaching assignments.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Positive Support Services
07.2013 - 07.2019
- Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
- Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
- Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
Special Education Teacher
Hawaii Technology Academy
08.2013 - 01.2017
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Resource Teacher
Hawaii DOE
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Worked with a team to develop a specialized school for students with high needs and a multitude of behavioral supports in place.
- Observed and supported multiple teachers in specialized classrooms around the island
- Worked under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts to develop skills and meet requirements to sit for the BACB exam.
Special Education Teacher
Helemano Elementary School
02.2009 - 05.2012
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Education
National Board Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida 05-2013
Special Education And Elementary Education
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY05-2007
Psychology
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05-2004
Skills
- Teaching diction
- Teaching various ages
- Multi-sensory teaching approaches
- Online teaching tools
- Incidental teaching
- Use of technology in teaching
Accomplishments
- Earned certification in Orton Gillingham approach to teaching reading, writing and math.
- Coordinated with lead teacher to create age-appropriate lesson plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teacher to improve reading and math scores on standardized tests.
Certification
- Hawaii State Teachers License
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certificate
Timeline
Substitute Teaching
Hawaii DOE
12.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Hawaii Technology Academy
08.2013 - 01.2017
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Positive Support Services
07.2013 - 07.2019
Resource Teacher
Hawaii DOE
08.2012 - 05.2013
Special Education Teacher
Helemano Elementary School
02.2009 - 05.2012
National Board Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Special Education And Elementary Education
Molloy College
Psychology
Sacred Heart University
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