Melissa Flores
Oaklyn,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at West Deptford Board of Education, excelling in IEP development and fostering inclusion. Demonstrated success in enhancing student resilience and academic growth through innovative, technology-integrated instruction. Skilled in building collaborative relationships with students, parents, and professionals, ensuring comprehensive support and progress.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
ESY Teacher
Kingsway Learning Center
Haddonfield, NJ
06.2006 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with school personnel regarding transition planning for ESY students returning back into their home schools after summer programming ends.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction focusing on academic skill building.
- Participated in team meetings with colleagues to discuss best practices for working with special needs students.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Integrated technology resources into instruction whenever possible in order to enhance learning experiences for all students involved in the program.
Special Education Teacher
West Deptford Board of Education
West Deptford, NJ
09.2001 - 10.2016
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary, Early Childhood, Special Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2001
Skills
- Inclusion strategies
- IEP development
- Transition planning
- Community-based instruction
- Sensory integration
- Special education expertise
- Conflict resolution techniques
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
ESY Teacher
Kingsway Learning Center
06.2006 - 08.2025
Special Education Teacher
West Deptford Board of Education
09.2001 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary, Early Childhood, Special Education
Temple University
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