Melissa Forrey
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Extensive experience working with students with reading disabilities as well as ASD.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Special Education Liaison
NYCDOE
08.2023 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Provided Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to students with various disabilities in order to access the general education curricula.
- Monitored compliance of special education documents using SESIS and working collaboratively with school staff.
- Participated in ongoing professional development by attending monthly Special Education Liaison meetings focused on evidence-based practices, teaching methodologies, and compliance.
- Provided RTI using an evidence based reading program (SPIRE) to students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department Of Education
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Taught District 75 students with autism in grades 6-8 using TEACCH Method and ABA
- Differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of each student with varied ability levels and learning styles in accordance to specific Individualized Education Program goals
- Prepared Alternate Assessment Students for NYSAA
- Implemented SANDI (Student Annual Needs Determination Inventory) to determine individual student academic levels
- Created lessons for Science and Social studies based on the General Education Scope and Sequence
IEP Teacher
New York City Department Of Education
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Instructed students with Dyslexia and other reading disabilities
- Attended quarterly training/meetings for SPIRE intensive reading intervention program and Acadience Reading and Data Management
- Maintained weekly data on student progress
- Provided SETSS for students in K-5
- Provided RTI and AIS for students in the general education setting
- Provided IEP Meeting coverage for special education teachers
- Established training and support to teachers and paraprofessionals in Great Leaps Reading
4th Grade Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Taught both special education students and general education students in an ICT setting
- Adapted curricula to provide multiple entry points for special and general education students
- Created and implemented Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities
- Provided reading intervention to students at risk
- Provided test prep for students in both ELA and Math
- Administered tests/evaluations and analyzed student data and performance
- Participated in faculty meetings and conferences with parents
- Provided small group and one to one instruction in reading, writing, and math
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement
3rd/4th Grade Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2011 - 08.2015
- Taught both special education students and general education students in an ICT setting
- Adapted curricula to provide multiple entry points for special and general education students
- Created and implemented Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities
- Provided reading intervention to students at risk
- Administered tests/evaluations and analyzed student data and performance
- Participated in faculty meetings and conferences with parents
- Provided small group and one to one instruction in reading, writing, and math
- Member of the school intervention team and created plans to address academic and behavioral issues for multiple students
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning in order to promote excellent student engagement
- Facilitated the Mighty Milers running program for grades 3-5
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Taught District 75 students with autism using the TEACCH Method and ABA
- Created and implemented work for New York State Alternate Assessment binders
- Worked with students, administration, families and therapists in order to create Individualized Education Programs and a cooperative educational environment
- Implemented the ABLLS assessment and maintained student progress records
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
08.2006 - 08.2010
- Taught District 75 students with autism using TEACCH Method and ABA
- Differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of students with varied ability levels and learning styles in accordance to specific Individualized Education Program goals
- Prepared students for New York Standardized State Assessments
- Maintained records of student progress and implemented assessments
- Created and implemented work for New York State Alternate Assessment binders
English Teacher
Aeon Amity
04.2004 - 10.2005
- Taught English as a Second Language to students who ranged in age from 1 to 30
- Performed office duties and other tasks as needed
- Promoted sales by soliciting students to take additional lessons
Education
Master of Science - Urban Education
Mercy College
Bronx, New York2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Maine
Orono, Maine2001
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Maine
Orono, Maine1999
Skills
- New York State Teaching Certificate -General Education
- New York State Teaching Certificate -Special Education
- SMART Board/Promethean Board aptitude
- Trained and implemented SPIRE Reading Intervention
- Acadience Reading and Data Management knowledge
- Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention knowledge
- Success for All Literacy Program knowledge
- Wilson Reading Program knowledge
- NYCDOE Mentor Certification
- Standardized Assessment scoring
Accomplishments
Certification
New York State Certification-Students with Disabilities 1-6
New York State Certification-Childhood Education 1-6
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Special Education Liaison
NYCDOE
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department Of Education
09.2020 - 08.2023
IEP Teacher
New York City Department Of Education
09.2018 - 08.2020
4th Grade Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2015 - 06.2018
3rd/4th Grade Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2011 - 08.2015
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
08.2010 - 08.2011
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
08.2006 - 08.2010
English Teacher
Aeon Amity
04.2004 - 10.2005
Master of Science - Urban Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Maine
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Maine
New York State Certification-Students with Disabilities 1-6
New York State Certification-Childhood Education 1-6
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