Melissa Moroz
Monrovia,CA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Organized teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in California and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Teacher (SDC)
Mountain View School District
El Monte, California
08.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students with autism.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies in classroom settings.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and needs.
- Trained staff on autism awareness and best practices in education.
- Facilitated IEP meetings in collaboration with school personnel, parents and guardians, outside agencies and other professionals involved in the development of IEPs.
- Monitored student progress through data collection and analysis of assessment results.
RSP/SDC Teacher
Sierra Sands Unified School District
Ridgecrest, USA
08.2015 - 06.2025
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
RSP Teacher
Cajon Valley Unified School District
El Cajon, USA
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
RSP/SDC Teacher
Sierra Sands Unified School District
Ridgecrest, USA
08.2005 - 06.2014
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Education
Education Specialist Credential -
Brandman University
Irvine, CA03-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2004
Skills
- Collaboration
- Behavior Modification
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Motivating Students
- Student Rapport Building
- Writing IEPs
Timeline
Autism Teacher (SDC)
Mountain View School District
08.2025 - Current
RSP/SDC Teacher
Sierra Sands Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2025
RSP Teacher
Cajon Valley Unified School District
08.2014 - 08.2015
RSP/SDC Teacher
Sierra Sands Unified School District
08.2005 - 06.2014
Education Specialist Credential -
Brandman University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles