Melissa Clark

Bellwood,Il

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher-Resource

Bellwood School District 88

08.2023 - Current

Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
Promoted positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.

Blended Classroom Teacher

Bellwood School District 88

08.2018 - 05.2023

Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
Used Seesaw and Teaching Strategies Gold to upload student progress into portfolios.
Used PowerTeacher to track absence data into district computer systems.
Instructed groups of up to 20 students and provided individual support.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers,service providers, supervisors, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Have had IEP caseload of 18 students managed data collecting, updates and meeting diverse needs of my students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL

05.2018

Majors: Elementary Education, Early Childhood
Endorsements: Special Education and English Language Learner.
Dean's List
3.5 GPA

High School Diploma -

Timothy Christian School, Elmhurst, Il

05.2013

Skills

Instructional Techniques
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Lesson Plan Development
Instructional Leadership
Learning Modalities working with variety of students and student abilities

Parent and Caregiver Communication in person and via educational applications (Seesaw)
Technology Integration
Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
IEP Monitoring

Timeline

Special Education Teacher-Resource - Bellwood School District 88

08.2023 - Current

Blended Classroom Teacher - Bellwood School District 88

08.2018 - 05.2023

Concordia University Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Timothy Christian School - High School Diploma,