Melissa Greene
Superior,WI
Summary
Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during 15-year career. Dedicated to staying on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems. Established history of academic leadership focused on student engagement, staff development, and community outreach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
North American Council On Adoptable Children
, MN
06.2021 - Current
- Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
- Leveraged knowledge of budget and educational designs to facilitate development of cost-effective educational programs.
- Assisted with marketing, advertising, PR and student and faculty outreach efforts to drive client engagement.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
Special Education Teacher/Equity Coordinator
Minnesota Online High School
St. Paul, MN
11.2018 - Current
- Designed and taught online courses for general education and special education students.
- Collaborated with Vocational Rehabilitation Services to support post-secondary student success.
- Developed and implemented school wide training for Universal Design for Learning.
- Provided instructional coaching to general education teachers.
- Managed new special education teachers.
- Maintained due process timelines according to federal regulations.
- Developed district wide policies and procedures to ensure diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices.
- Worked closely with the executive director to implement district wide goals and vision.
- Evaluated transcripts and created graduation plans for students.
Curriculum Developer
LifeLine Training Resources, LLC
, MN
01.2008 - Current
- Teamed with subject matter experts (SME) in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
Lead Special Education Teacher/Co-Coordinator
Minnesota Connections Academy
St. Paul, MN
09.2014 - 11.2018
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on special education policies and procedures.
- Provided special education training to all school staff.
- Managed special education staff, including overseeing due process timelines and special education best practices.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Organized and managed team meetings, trainings, and school wide initiatives.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Master of Special Education -
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MNBachelor of Arts - Psychology And Religion
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, New Mexico08.1997
Skills
- Organizational Management
- Online Teaching
- Public Speaking
- Staff Development
- Data Analysis
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Proficient in Google Suite and MS Office
Timeline
Education Specialist
North American Council On Adoptable Children
06.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher/Equity Coordinator
Minnesota Online High School
11.2018 - Current
Lead Special Education Teacher/Co-Coordinator
Minnesota Connections Academy
09.2014 - 11.2018
Curriculum Developer
LifeLine Training Resources, LLC
01.2008 - Current
Master of Special Education -
Bemidji State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Religion
Eastern New Mexico University
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