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Melissa Martin

Moosup

Summary

Knowledgeable certified special education substitute with solid background in engaging K-12 instruction and classroom management. Adept at fostering a collaborative learning environment, ensuring students' needs are met. Skilled in curriculum development, student assessment, and implementing individualized learning strategies. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of students in different learning environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

High Roads- Specialized Educational Services, INC.
08.2024 - Current
  • Took over Special Education class for eight months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Created engaging and stimulating virtual and in person curriculum, through diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Integrated existing and new virtual technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.

Teacher's Assistant

High Roads- Specialized Educational Services, INC.
08.2018 - 08.2024
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Behavioral Management Specialist

Moosup Elementary School
05.2014 - 06.2018
  • PBIS coach training teachers and staff in methods of positive and safe school climate
  • Ran (Check-in-Check-out) program using SWIS data system
  • Observed, monitored and documented student behavior and responses through FBA format to find function of behavior.
  • Worked collaboratively developing and implementing behavior plans for tier III students and modifying when needed.
  • Recorded and documented on special flow sheets, accurately indicating behavior concerns, interventions and restraints.
  • Lead member of the Crisis Team mediating conflicts, de-escalating crisis situations therapeutically, putting safety first
  • District QBS trainer
  • Investigated and reported issues relating to student care or conditions that might hinder their well-being.
  • Actively participated in IEP and 504 plans and meetings

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
05-2025

Skills

  • Experience with special-needs students
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Computer proficient including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Student-centered learning
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Creative learning strategies
  • Applied Behavior Analysis training
  • Highly motivated
  • Strong collaborator
  • Responsive Classroom training
  • Experience with PBIS & SWIS Data Programs
  • Proficient with FBA data collection & Behavior Plans
  • Behavior Prevention trained (QBS, PMT, Tact 2, CPI)

Accomplishments

  • NAEYC member
  • Dean's List
  • PHI THETA KAPPA Honor society

Certification

  • QBS Certified District Trainer
  • CDA
  • CT Substitute Teacher Certification

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

High Roads- Specialized Educational Services, INC.
08.2024 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

High Roads- Specialized Educational Services, INC.
08.2018 - 08.2024

Behavioral Management Specialist

Moosup Elementary School
05.2014 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Eastern Connecticut State University

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