Melissa Timberlake
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Rockdale,Texas
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
Rockdale ISD, Rockdale Junior High
Rockdale, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Junior High Life skills self-contained classroom, consisting of 6th through 8th-grade students that have intellectual disabilities, visual and speech impairments, and autism.
- Responsibilities included creating and implementing PLAAFP’s, IEP’s, and BIP’s, attending ARD’s, lesson planning (using Unique Learning Curriculum, Renaissance and Author’s Purpose), collecting data and assessments through the lesson plans, ABLLS-R (Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills), and AFLS (The Assessment of Functional Living Skills).
- Knowledge of special education state and federal laws.
- Other areas consisted of working 1:1 with students focusing on IEP goals, maintaining behavior management using a positive support system, conducting STAAR ALT testing, and the usage and support of smart boards and a variety of speech devices.
- Supervising and managing schedules for students and staff, and Community Based Instruction.
- Software programs used SuccessED for monitoring IEP goals and progress, MSB X-logs for Medicaid billing, Microsoft Office, and Google.
- 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.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Hays CISD, Dahlstrom Middle School
Buda, Texas
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Contained classroom, consisting of 6th grade through 8th grade with students that have intellectual disabilities, visual and speech impairments, and autism.
- Responsibilities included creating and implementing PLAAFP’s, IEP’s, and BIP’s, attending and participating in ARD’s, lesson planning (using Unique Learning Curriculum and Renaissance), collecting data and assessments through the lesson plans, ABLLS-R, and AFLS.
- Knowledge of special education state and federal laws.
- Other areas consisted of working 1:1 with students focusing on IEP goals, maintaining behavior management using a positive support system, conducting STAAR ALT testing, and the usage/support of smart boards and a variety of speech devices.
- Creating schedules for students and staff based in student IEP’s and staff strengths and experiences.
- Supervising staff with schedules and providing hands-on training to increase their knowledge of working with students in a self-contained environment and implementing a beginning of the year training for all campus staff.
- Participating in Community Based Instruction provides students within the community with experiences to focus on life skills and social skills.
- Supporting and participating in Special Olympics training and on competition days.
- Served on the Parent and Community Vertical Team and the Sunshine Committee.
- Software programs used SuccessED for Medicaid billing, Esped for monitoring IEP goals and progress, Microsoft Office, and Google.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
Rockdale ISD, Rockdale Junior High
Rockdale, TX
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Junior High Life skills self-contained classroom, consisting of 6th through 8th grade with students that have intellectual disabilities, visual and speech impairments, and autism.
- Responsibilities included creating and implementing PLAAFP’s, IEP’s, and BIP’s, attending ARD’s, lesson planning (using Unique Learning Curriculum, and Renaissance), and collecting data and assessments through the lesson plans, VB-MAP, and ABLLS-R.
- Knowledge of special education state and federal laws.
- Other areas consisted of working 1:1 with students focusing on IEP goals, maintaining behavior management using a positive support system, conducting STAAR ALT testing, and the usage/support of smart boards and a variety of speech devices.
- Managing schedules for students and staff, Community Based Instruction, and Special Olympics.
- Software programs used Medicaid billing through MSB X-logs, SuccessED for monitoring IEP goals and progress, Microsoft Office, and Google.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Needs Educator
Hays CISD, Tobias Elementary School
Kyle, Texas
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Foundational Learning, in a self-contained classroom, consisting of kindergarten through second grade with students that have intellectual disabilities, visual and speech impairments, and autism.
- Responsibilities included creating and implementing PLAAFP’s, IEP’s, and BIP’s, attending ARD’s, lesson planning (using Unique Learning Curriculum and Renaissance), and collecting data and assessments through the lesson plans, ABLLS-R.
- Knowledge of special education state and federal laws.
- Other areas consisted of working 1:1 with students focusing on IEP goals, maintaining behavior management using a positive support system, conducting STAAR ALT testing, and the usage and support of smart boards and a variety of speech devices.
- Managing schedules for students and staff, Community Based Instruction, Special Olympics, serving on the Parent and Community Vertical Team and the Sunshine Committee, and leading after-school clubs for students.
- Provided support for students during the extended school year (ESY).
- Software programs used SuccessED for Medicaid billing, Esped for monitoring IEP goals and progress, Microsoft Office, and Google.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Student Teaching
Hays CISD
Kyle, Texas
01.2015 - 05.2015
- A 16-week requirement conducted in an elementary life skills classroom, consisting of first through fifth graders with a wide variety of disabilities
- Responsibilities conducted during student teaching were attending ARD’s, lesson planning (using Unique Learning Curriculum), and collecting data and assessments through the lesson plans implemented
- Other areas consisted of working 1:1 with students focusing on IEP goals, maintaining behavior management using a positive support system, and the usage and support of smart boards and speech devices.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
Instructional Aide Special Education/Life Skills, Instructional Aide
Hays CISD Tobias Elementary
Kyle, Texas
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Communication was key in working closely with teachers and other support staff providing students with the support and modifications needed for individual instruction with inclusion, positive behavioral management, implementing appropriate behaviors in mainstream settings and individual education plan.
- Provided support for students during the extended school year (ESY).
- With this position communication and teamwork are essential to the environment as well as gaining knowledge of SmartBoard usage, Springboards, Renaissance, Ipads, and Unique Learning Curriculum
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
Education
Ph.D. - Special Education
North Central University
La Jolla, CA 12.2020 - Current
Masters - Cross Categorical (Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelors - Human Social Services Management
University of Phoenix
Associates of Art - Paraprofessional Education
University of Phoenix
Skills
Communication planning
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Supervised team of 2-5 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
Certification
Texas Certified Special Education Teacher
Work Availability
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Timeline
Texas Certified Special Education Teacher
02-2022
Literacy for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Training
05-2021
Ph.D. - Special Education
North Central University
12.2020 - Current
SAMA Certified
09-2020
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
Rockdale ISD, Rockdale Junior High
08.2019 - Current
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Hays CISD, Dahlstrom Middle School
08.2018 - 07.2019
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
Rockdale ISD, Rockdale Junior High
08.2017 - 06.2018
Special Needs Educator
Hays CISD, Tobias Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2017
Student Teaching
Hays CISD
01.2015 - 05.2015
Masters - Cross Categorical (Special Education
Grand Canyon University
01.2013 - 01.2015
Instructional Aide Special Education/Life Skills, Instructional Aide
Hays CISD Tobias Elementary
10.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelors - Human Social Services Management
University of Phoenix
Associates of Art - Paraprofessional Education
University of Phoenix
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