Melissa Manley
Woodstock,Georgia
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hasty Elementary School
Canton, Georgia
07/01/16 - Current
- Teach resource math using differentiated instruction focused on student's individualized goals and objectives.
- Trained in Wilson Reading and the Science of Reading with an endorsement in Dyslexia.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified the learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored to individual student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress toward IEP goals.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Collaborated closely with related service providers such as speech therapists.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Advocated for the needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Create a Special Education schedule.
- Attend IEP meetings to deliver growth and progress of students.
- Raise student achievement in Math and Reading.
- Trained in Scholastic Literacy, iReady Math, and Do The Math curriculums.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Georgia Cyber Academy
Atlanta, GA
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Employed cutting-edge teaching technologies to meet learning objectives and enhance student experience.
Education
Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA12-2022
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction, Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05-2005
Skills
- Dyslexia Endorsement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Motivating Students
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Competent in Smartboard Technology
- Data Management
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Learning Disabilities Expertise
- Special Education
- MS Office Proficient
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- National Education Association
- Georgia Association of Educators
Certification
- Georgia Certification
- Dyslexia Endorsement
- Curriculum and Instruction Endorsement
- K-12 Special Education Curriculum, Adaptive
- K-8 Special Education Math Curriculum
- K-8 Special Education Reading Curriculum
- K-8 Special Education Science and Social Studies
- Wilson Reading Trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Georgia Cyber Academy
07.2013 - 07.2016
Special Education Teacher
Hasty Elementary School
07/01/16 - Current
Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction
Piedmont University
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction, Special Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Southern Connecticut State University
- Georgia Certification
- Dyslexia Endorsement
- Curriculum and Instruction Endorsement
- K-12 Special Education Curriculum, Adaptive
- K-8 Special Education Math Curriculum
- K-8 Special Education Reading Curriculum
- K-8 Special Education Science and Social Studies
- Wilson Reading Trained
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