MELISSA PITTMAN
Birmingham
Summary
A highly knowledgeable and experienced educator with expertise in elementary education, special education, and teaching concepts. Possessing a strong background in teaching, tutoring, leadership, childcare, community service, customer relations, and technical skills. Demonstrates exceptional leadership abilities and effective instructional and facilitative skills. Organizes and delivers high-quality education with responsibility, patience, empathy, motivation, and approachability when working with students and colleagues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Collaborative Resource Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Lead Teacher
MITCHELL'S PLACE
01.2020 - 07.2024
- Plan and delegate lesson plans and daily roles
- Record data for IEPs and assessments
- Collaborate with behavioral and health services to develop action plans
- Communicate with parents on day to day routines
- Maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment
Event Specialist
The Barn at Shady Lane
01.2015 - 07.2024
- Helped plan and organize various public events - Prepared venue for weddings, receptions, and specials events
- Managed team to ensure clients are accommodated - Addressed client needs and concerns
- Utilized effective organizational, planning, coordination, and interpersonal skills
Teacher
YWCA Child Development Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintain a positive, clean, and safe environment for students
- Collaborate with co-teachers to development lesson plans that support students cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development
- Facilitate classroom activities
- Collaborate with parents to develop goals
- Connect with families to foster a community built off of respect
Teaching Fellow
Birmingham Summer Institute
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Provide educational services - lead classroom instruction and activities
- Collaborate with educators and youth to develop programs
- Utilize effective organizational, planning, coordination, and interpersonal skills
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education
Birmingham Southern College
Birmingham, AL05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Child Care
- CPR
- Teaching
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational Skills
- Management
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 10/19, 10/21
Timeline
Special Education Collaborative Resource Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
08.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
MITCHELL'S PLACE
01.2020 - 07.2024
Teacher
YWCA Child Development Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
Teaching Fellow
Birmingham Summer Institute
06.2019 - 07.2019
Event Specialist
The Barn at Shady Lane
01.2015 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education
Birmingham Southern College
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 10/19, 10/21
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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