Melissa Lawson
Fremont,NE
Summary
Experienced special education professional skilled in developing individualized education plans and collaborating with educators. Committed to enhancing inclusive teaching strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes and compliance with regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher 9-12
Westside Community Schools
Omaha, NE
08.2024 - Current
- Managed online curriculum for diverse student populations.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for special education delivery.
- Advocated for student access to resources and services within the school community.
- Monitored compliance with state and federal regulations related to special education programs.
- Facilitated professional development workshops focusing on inclusive teaching methods and strategies.
Resource Teacher K-5
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Designed and implemented individualized education plans for diverse student populations.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt curriculum and instructional strategies for students with special needs.
- Developed training materials and resources for staff to enhance support for students in inclusive classrooms.
- Facilitated workshops on effective teaching methods and classroom management techniques for educators.
Behavioral Skills Teacher K-3
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
07.2016 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to meet varying student needs and learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Special Education , Elementary Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05-2016
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans (IEPs)
- Collaborative teamwork
- Behavior modification techniques
- Data collection and analysis
- Inclusion strategies
Certification
Nebraska Teaching Certificate
-Special Education
-Elementary Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher 9-12
Westside Community Schools
08.2024 - Current
Resource Teacher K-5
Omaha Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
Behavioral Skills Teacher K-3
Omaha Public Schools
07.2016 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Science - Special Education , Elementary Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha