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Melissa Taveras

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

With a robust background at Skyline Elementary, I excel in IEP implementation and fostering strong parent communications. A proactive approach has significantly enhanced student success through personalized educational strategies and effective team collaboration. As an expert in writing student-centered goals and delivering impactful small group instruction, I bring a strong ESE background to the table . I work well with classroom teachers to develop plans and figure out what accommodations are needed for student success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESE Resource Teacher

Skyline Elementary
07.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with general education teachers, therapists, School Psychologist, and Staffing Specialist to create plans for students and request appropriate testing.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Facilitated IEP meetings with parents and other team members.
  • Created lesson plans and materials to target IEP goals.

Pre-K Life Skills Teacher

Skyline Elementary
07.2015 - 06.2020
  • Taught 3-5 year olds with significant cognitive and physical disabilities.
  • Worked collaboratively with paraprofessionals in the classroom, assigning duties and schedules.
  • Took on the role of grade level chair.
  • Wrote IEP's, facilitated the meetings.
  • Worked collaboratively with the IEP team to create IEPs.

ESE Resource Teacher

Colonial Elementary
07.2012 - 06.2015
  • Developed IEP's for students in K-5th grade.
  • Facilitated IEP meetings with the team.
  • Provided small group direct services to students in and out of their classrooms.

Life Skills Teacher, Grades K-2

Colonial Elementary
07.2009 - 05.2012
  • Developed IEP's for students with disabilities.
  • Collaborated with multiple therapists.
  • Provided specialized curriculum to students
  • Worked closely with paraprofessionals in the classroom.
  • Communicated daily with parents
  • Kept detailed notes on student progress

Life Skills Teacher, Grades 3-5

Hancock Creek Elementary
07.2008 - 06.2009
  • Developed and implemented IEP's.
  • Facilitated IEP meetings.
  • Collaborated with multiple therapists.
  • Communicated daily with parents.
  • Provided small group instruction to students to meet their IEP goals.


Social Emerging, ESE Teacher

Gulf Elementary
07.2007 - 06.2008
  • Learned to facilitate IEP meetings
  • Learned to write Individual Education Plans
  • Integrated a mobile Smart Board into student learning.
  • Created lessons and materials in order to meet student goals

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Florida International University
Miami, FL
04-2007

Skills

  • Writing goals/plans for students' success
  • Scheduling
  • IEP implementation
  • Parent communications
  • Small group and individual instruction
  • Data collection

Certification

  • ESOL Endorsed
  • Reading Endorsed
  • Certified in Early Childhood Pre-k to 2nd grade
  • Certified in Elementary Education K-5
  • Certified in Exceptional Student Education K-12

Timeline

ESE Resource Teacher

Skyline Elementary
07.2020 - Current

Pre-K Life Skills Teacher

Skyline Elementary
07.2015 - 06.2020

ESE Resource Teacher

Colonial Elementary
07.2012 - 06.2015

Life Skills Teacher, Grades K-2

Colonial Elementary
07.2009 - 05.2012

Life Skills Teacher, Grades 3-5

Hancock Creek Elementary
07.2008 - 06.2009

Social Emerging, ESE Teacher

Gulf Elementary
07.2007 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Florida International University

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