Melissa Yuhas
Glendive,MT
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Glendive Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
LifeScape
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
Associate Director of Youth Development
YMCA Of Rapid City
03.2012 - 11.2019
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Led teams of up to 35 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Montana State University - Billings
Billings, MT05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Montana State University - Billings
Billings, MT05.2011
Skills
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Student Support
- Special Education
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Glendive Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
LifeScape
02.2020 - 06.2022
Associate Director of Youth Development
YMCA Of Rapid City
03.2012 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Special Education
Montana State University - Billings
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Montana State University - Billings
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