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Melissa Brannon

Lyman,South Carolina

Summary

*Provide individualized instruction for students with disabilities
*Create and implement IEP's according to IDEA laws
* Create and implement behavioral intervention plans
*Work with caregivers, faculty, staff, school psychologists, administrators,
and district level administration to ensure the learning environment, education,
are an optimal learning environment.
*Work with general education teachers to create and implement classroom and individual management plans.
* Work with students with multiple disabilities and educational and emotional
needs.
*Create curriculum based on academic needs.

*Professional Development for district employees

Overview

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Certification

Work History

Education ED Specialist

  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Paraeducator

  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
  • Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.

Education

Master of Arts - Leadership

Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC
12.2023

Masters - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
05.2022

Bachelor of Art - Psychology

Limestone College
2015

Associates - Arts

Spartanburg Community College
05.2005

Skills

  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention
  • School Safety
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Teacher Training
  • IEP Goals
  • Self-Contained Classroom
  • Development of Social Skills
  • Professional Development
  • Emotional Disorders
  • Special Education Curriculum
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Motivating Students
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Certification

Special Education

Emotional Disabilities

Learning Disabilities


Timeline

Education ED Specialist -
Paraeducator -
Gardner-Webb University - Master of Arts, Leadership
Grand Canyon University - Masters, Special Education
Limestone College - Bachelor of Art, Psychology
Spartanburg Community College - Associates, Arts

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