Melissa Huddleston
Hernando,MS
Summary
Caring Educator with 28 years experience in creating a learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to ensuring all students have the opportunity to learn in a safe environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Skills Educator
Mississippi Department Of Rehabilitation Services
Olive Branch, MS
08.2023 - Current
- Teach students with disabilities job skills in a health care setting.
- Collaborate with hospital staff and instructor to modify internships based on student’s individual needs.
Special Education Teacher
Desoto County Schools
Hernando, MS
08.1996 - 05.2023
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Served as the Multidisciplinary Education Team Chair where I collaborated with parents, students, administrators and teachers to ensure all needs of students with disabilities were being met according to federal guidelines. Collaborated with school administrators and distrIct personnel to develop student / teacher schedules and ensure special education paperwork was completed accurately and on time.
Education
Masters Of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2007
Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.1996
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative learning
- Parent Interaction
Timeline
Job Skills Educator
Mississippi Department Of Rehabilitation Services
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Desoto County Schools
08.1996 - 05.2023
Masters Of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University