Melissa Brigham
St. Augustine,USA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Webster Elementary School, specializing in ESE programming and trauma-informed practices. Proven track record in enhancing student outcomes through effective lesson plan development and behavior management. Adept at fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, ensuring tailored support for diverse learning needs. Strong communicator committed to student success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Emotional/ Behavioral Teacher
Webster Elementary School
St. Augustine, USA
09.2022 - Current
- Provide specialized instruction that aligned with the students individualized education plans along with district and stated grade level expectations.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that accommodate individual learning styles and needs while aligning with stated and district standards.
- Foster a safe, respectful, and predictable classroom environment using trauma-informed practices and proactive behavioral supports.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance students’ academic and emotional growth.
- Implement positive behavioral interventions and supports.
- Collected data for functional behavior assessments and implemented behavior intervention plans.
- St. Johns County School District - St. Augustine, FL
- Contributed to Math Literacy Team's initiatives that improved student math literacy outcomes during 2022-2023.
- Participated in the PBIS Team to develop and implement positive behavior interventions and supports since 2023.
- Led team of EBD and IND teachers to coordinate effective instructional strategies and support for students since 2023.
Host, Organize, Create Required Documents, and Enroll Students in Job Olympics
Warrensburg R6 School District
Warrensburg, USA
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Coordinated with Johnson County schools to prepare students for participation in Job Olympics, enhancing their competitive skills.
- Organized award assembly to recognize students' achievements in Job Olympics, celebrating their efforts and encouraging future participation.
- Judged events alongside community members, fostering collaboration and engagement.
Coach and Organize Special Olympics
Warrensburg R6 School District
Warrensburg, USA
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Planned and executed Special Olympics Unified Basketball Event, enhancing community engagement and athlete experience.
- Collaborated with school districts to enroll students in Special Olympics events, ensuring maximum participation.
- Oversaw all paperwork and physicals for students to facilitate their participation in Special Olympics.
Host, Organize, and Facilitate Job Fair
Warrensburg R6 School District
Warrensburg, USA
10.2013 - 07.2022
- Hosted, organized, and facilitated job fair for students with special needs across all schools in Johnson County region, enhancing employment opportunities for participants.
- Engaged local businesses to secure attendance at job fair, fostering community partnerships and increasing opportunities for students.
- Greeted students and staff, creating a welcoming environment.
- Managed seating arrangements for events and activities efficiently.
- Coordinated with teachers to facilitate smooth transitions during events.
Process Coordinator/Transition Coordinator
Warrensburg R6 School District
Warrensburg, USA
08.2013 - 07.2022
- Developed transition plans and services for all students aged 14 and older.
- Oversaw development of 120 transition plans to facilitate smooth transitions to post-secondary education or employment.
- Managed 112 students with IEPs and coordinated individualized plans and programming.
- Conceptualized broad goals of special education program and planned implementation of procedures and schedules for special education population.
- Acted as the Legal Education Agency Representative and Dean of the high school to develop and promote the educational development of each student with an IEP and the professional development of each staff member.
- Provided support and professional development to 18 staff members.
- Work with all private schools in the community to provide educational support to their students with special needs.
President of Regional Transition Networking in Johnson County
Warrensburg R6 School District
Warrensburg, USA
08.2013 - 07.2022
- Coordinated monthly meetings among Johnson County organizations, school districts, and community members to enhance resource sharing for individuals with special needs.
- Led strategic planning initiatives for educational excellence and community engagement.
- Coordinated professional development programs for faculty and staff improvement.
- Oversaw budget management to ensure effective resource allocation for district needs.
9-12 Special Education Teacher
Clinton School District
Clinton, USA
08.2007 - 07.2013
- Collaborated with parents to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to meet unique student needs.
- Oversaw IEP development and implementation for 18 students, ensuring appropriate support and resources.
- Employs special education techniques and strategies in order to improve the student's skills.
- Accommodates/modifies curriculum to meet the needs of individual students.
- Teaches socially accepted behaviors, behavior modification and positive reinforcement to those who do not know how to deal with students with special needs.
- Instructed students in personal development skills to enhance their self-awareness.
- Establishes and enforces rules among students.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their child's progress in school.
- Ensure students are receive the required and needed programming, skills, and supports to graduate and become successful members of their community.
- Manage and maintain community contacts, communication, and relationship to provide students community based learning experiences.
- Provide career-based education and training.
- Partnered with 15 local businesses to establish community-based learning opportunities, enhancing real-world experiences for students.
K-12 Paraprofessional
Clinton School District
Clinton, USA
08.2000 - 07.2007
- Supported student academic success through tailored assistance.
- Addressed individual learning styles to enhance student engagement.
- Assisted students in completing assignments.
- Executed classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning atmosphere.
- Demonstrated knowledge in working with students with behavior problems.
- Organized classroom environment to enhance learning experiences.
- Prepared materials for classroom activities.
- Communicated effectively with staff.
- Participated in professional growth activities.
Education
Master of Science - Education Leadership
William Woods University
Fulton, MO04.2021
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Cross Categorical Special Education
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg05.2007
Skills
- ESE programming knowledge
- Curriculum expertise
- Lesson plan development
- Trauma-informed practices
- Behavior management
- Crisis management
- Data management
- Program coordination
- Office software proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Personal Management Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Communication Skills
- Disability accommodations
Professional Development And Training
- Ukeru Training, 02/25
- CET Training, 12/24
- Reading Endorsement, 12/24
- Behavior Institute Training, 08/24
- PBIS Training, 07/24
- Youth Mental Health Training, 02/24
- Transition Institute Conference/Training, 06/21
- MO CASE - Missouri Council of Administration of Special Education, 2013-2022
- DCDT National Transition Conference/Training, 10/14, 10/19, 10/20
- MPACT Transition Training for Schools and Families, 10/18
- LRP - Special Education Law Conference, 10/16
- ALICE Instructor Training (Intruder Training), 10/16
- Transition Self-Study, 09/12-12/12
- CPI Training, 08/07-2013
- C.A.L.M Training, 02/06
Timeline
Emotional/ Behavioral Teacher
Webster Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
Host, Organize, Create Required Documents, and Enroll Students in Job Olympics
Warrensburg R6 School District
03.2020 - 07.2022
Coach and Organize Special Olympics
Warrensburg R6 School District
08.2015 - 07.2022
Host, Organize, and Facilitate Job Fair
Warrensburg R6 School District
10.2013 - 07.2022
Process Coordinator/Transition Coordinator
Warrensburg R6 School District
08.2013 - 07.2022
President of Regional Transition Networking in Johnson County
Warrensburg R6 School District
08.2013 - 07.2022
9-12 Special Education Teacher
Clinton School District
08.2007 - 07.2013
K-12 Paraprofessional
Clinton School District
08.2000 - 07.2007
Master of Science - Education Leadership
William Woods University
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Cross Categorical Special Education
University of Central Missouri