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Melissa Kelly

Enfield

Summary

Dedicated special educator with expertise in individualized education plans, student assessments, and differentiated instruction. Committed to fostering student motivation and collaboration among educators to enhance learning outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Educator

Plainfield Elementary School
Meriden
08.2021 - Current
  • Designed and implemented individualized education plans tailored to diverse student needs, fostering academic growth.
  • Partnered with teachers to apply effective teaching strategies, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and learning styles.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about student development and challenges.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching techniques.
  • Coordinated with support staff to create a safe and inclusive classroom environment, promoting positive student interactions.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Engaged in professional development activities related to best practice teaching methods for special needs students.

Preschool Teacher

Cornish Elementary School
Cornish
08.2018 - 06.2021
  • Fostered nurturing classroom environment that supported social and emotional growth.
  • Executed hands-on activities to enrich children's learning experiences.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
  • Engaged with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns.

Education

Master of Education - Special Education

Franklin Pearse University
Rindge, NH
05-2013

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Colby-Sawyer College
New London
05-2001

Certificate in Dyslexia And Language-Based Learning Disorders - Dyslexia And LBLD

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
04-2026

Skills

  • Individualized plans
  • Student assessments
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Small group instruction
  • Collaboration with educators
  • Motivating students
  • Positive reinforcement

Certification

  • Wilson Reading System Trained
  • Lindamood Bell Trained (Seeing Stars, LiPS, On Cloud 9)
  • Edmark Trained

Timeline

Special Educator

Plainfield Elementary School
08.2021 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Cornish Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2021

Master of Education - Special Education

Franklin Pearse University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Colby-Sawyer College

Certificate in Dyslexia And Language-Based Learning Disorders - Dyslexia And LBLD

Southern New Hampshire University
Melissa Kelly