Melissa Schneider

Innovative Educator and Curriculum Designer with comprehensive background in creating compelling educational materials. Strengths include ability to align curriculum with learning objectives, incorporation of diverse teaching methods, and adaptation to evolving educational technologies. Have demonstrated positive impact through the development of organized, engaging lessons and interactive learning modules at previous workplaces.

• Elementary Education (K-6), Instructional II, 04/2025
• Special Education (PK-8), Instructional II, 05/2022
• M.S Instructional Design & Technology, Bloomsburg University, 04/2025
• M.Ed Special Education, West Chester University, 4.0, 05/2022
• Special Education Certification (PK-8), West Chester University, 05/2015
• B.S Elementary Education (K-6), York College of Pennsylvania, 05/2012

CURRICULUM

• System 44, Read 180 Literacy Programs
• Math: Eureka, Everyday Math, Envisions, Illustrative Math

ASSESSMENT

• AimsWeb Plus Progress Monitoring Program
• Training Facilitator for the Wilson SD Special Ed Department - February 2020
• Universal Benchmarking: IXL Diagnostic, MAP, CDT, STAR, Dibels
• Fountas & Pinnell, DRA Literacy Systems
• PowerSchool Grading System
• IEP Writer, Skyward IEP

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Behavior: Safety Care Trained, FBA/PBSP
• Learning Management Systems: Seesaw, Schoology, Google Classroom, Brightspace
• Social-Emotional Learning Strategies including Tom Stecher, Class DOJO

TECHNOLOGY

• Google Certified Educator, Level 1
• Apple Teacher Certification
• Leveled, Adaptable Learning Apps: IXL, Freckle, RAZ Plus, Exact Path, Lalilo, Study Island, etc.
• Interactive Tech: Nearpod, Google Tools, Pear Deck
• Apple apps: Schoolwork, JigSpace
• Visual Design apps: Canva Create, Articulate 360 (RISE), Adobe Illustrator