Melissa Haas
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced Middle School Math Teacher versed in simplifying complex mathematical concepts to foster student comprehension and skill building. Offering 23 years of experience, as well as passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and promoting development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Remedial (RTI/MTSS) Math teacher for 6th, 7th and 8th grades
- Led tier 2 and tier 3 meetings
- Reviewed Fastbridge data and provided interventions
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Created and managed IEPs to define individualized student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Assisted struggling students by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
Middle School Math Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Remedial (RTI/MTSS) Math teacher for 6th, 7th and 8th grades
- Led tier 2 and tier 3 meetings
- Reviewed Fastbridge data and provided interventions
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
08.2003 - 05.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define individualized student learning objectives and educational strategies
- Assisted struggling students by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
Education
Masters in Special Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2008
Bachelor of Arts with Honors - Elementary/Early Education and Sociology; Concentration in Special Education
College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ05.2001
Skills
- Presented lessons in a comprehensive manner and used visual /audio means to facilitate learning
- Created and distributed educational content to students (notes, summaries and assignments)
- Assessed and recorded students' progress and provided grades and feedback to both parents and school administrators
- Collaborated with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participated in regular meetings
- Planned and executed educational in-class activities
- Observed and understood students' behaviors and psyches and reported suspicions of neglect or abuse
- Developed and enriched professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences and other professional development opportunities
- Implemented and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement
- Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom
Certification
- Elementary Education (P-5)
- Middle Grades (4-8) Math
- Middle Grades (4-8) Social Science
- Special Education General Curriculum (P-12)
- Consultative
- Special Education Language Arts Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
- Special Education Math Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
- Special Education Reading Cognitive Level (P-5)
- Special Education Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
- Special Education Social Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
Accomplishments/Affiliations
- Coach for Positive Behavior Interventionist System (PBIS) Tier 2
- Member of PBIS Tier 1
- Member of library committee
- Member of Irish American Heritage Month Committee
- Member of Exceptional Children's Week Committee
- Teacher of the month several times
- Parental recognition for care and concern
- Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE)
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Middle School Math Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2023
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
08.2003 - 05.2020
Masters in Special Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts with Honors - Elementary/Early Education and Sociology; Concentration in Special Education
College of Saint Elizabeth
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