Melissa Love
Export,PA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Special Education Teacher with extensive experience in varying learning environments. Expert in IEP development, fostering inclusive learning environments. Proven ability to mentor staff and implement Positive Behavior Support strategies, ensuring student success and engagement. Committed to fostering children to always want to strive to do their best.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
High school Special Education Teacher
Agora Cyber Charter School
09.2019 - Current
- Responsible for writing IEP’s for 40-50 student per school year
- Taught Reading Support to small groups of students grades 9-12
- PBIS team member
High school Special Education Teacher
Urban Pathways Charter School
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2011 - 01.2019
- Provided full inclusion support to grades 9-12.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Co taught Algebra I to prepare students for Keystone exams.
- Modified and adapted curriculum in the classroom based on the students needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with disabilities, including intellectual disability, specific learning disabilities and autism.
- Provided transition services to students and worked closely with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
High School Special Education Teacher
City Charter High School
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2008 - 07.2011
- Wrote and implemented Individualized Educational Plans for students.
- Coordinated 2009 graduation ceremony planning
- Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Prepared paperwork for Department of Education Special Education Audit.
- Provided transition services to students including visits to trade, and vocational schools.
- Provided parent training to parents regarding Special Education services.
Elementary/Middle Special Education Teacher
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Taught students grades K-8 through online learning classrooms.
- Wrote curriculum for Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies courses.
- Administered PASA test to students with physical and mentally disabled students.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PABachelor of Science - Criminology/Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Special Education N-12
- Algebra Lesson Study
- IEP Writer Program
- PBIS member
- Mentored 3 new staff to help with job duties as a cyber school case manager
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Above and Beyond Award for teaching 01/2012, 09/2013
- Effective Practice Incentive Community (EPIC) award winner 2010
- Teacher of the Month 11/2013
- Teacher of the Year 2016
Timeline
High school Special Education Teacher
Agora Cyber Charter School
09.2019 - Current
High school Special Education Teacher
Urban Pathways Charter School
07.2011 - 01.2019
High School Special Education Teacher
City Charter High School
01.2008 - 07.2011
Elementary/Middle Special Education Teacher
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School
01.2006 - 01.2008
Master of Arts - Special Education
Seton Hill University
Bachelor of Science - Criminology/Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania