Melody Nelson
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful education professional with proven ability to: create and monitor policies and practices that promote an organized, successful campus wide learning experiment and an environment that encourages open communication with colleagues, students, and the community; mentor educators in the use of student Assessment data in conjunction with state learning standards and ensure ELL compliance based on TEA regulations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ELL Compliance Specialist
Dekaney High School
08.2023 - Current
- Manage all compliance documentation for ELL student services.
- Coordinate district-approved ELL processes and data collection, ensuring student academic progress.
- Lead ELL meetings to monitor student growth and collaborate with general education teachers for inclusive success.
- Establish positive rapport with families, maintaining regular communication with students and learning coaches/parents.
Autism Specialist
Huffman ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Offer specialized support and personalized interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), tailored to their individual needs and based on evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive autism programs, ensuring alignment with student-centered goals and best practices.
- Foster partnerships with families and community resources to establish a supportive network, offering guidance, advocacy, and resources for families of students with autism.
4th Grade ESL/GT Teacher, Math Interventionist
Spring ISD
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Deliver targeted ESL instruction to fourth-grade students, employing research-based strategies to support language acquisition and academic success.
- Deliver tailored math intervention sessions, using diagnostic assessments to address specific learning needs and enhance mathematical skills.
- Monitor student progress through ongoing assessment and data analysis, adjusting instruction and interventions as necessary to optimize learning outcomes for all students.
Education
Masters of Educational Leadership - School Administration
LeTourneau University
Longview, TXBBA - Accounting
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TXSkills
- ELL Regulations & Compliance
- Language Proficiency Assessments
- ELL Program Evaluation
- Student Progress Monitoring
- Student Advocacy
- Databases/Data Analysis
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Student & Outcome-Centered Instruction
Timeline
ELL Compliance Specialist
Dekaney High School
08.2023 - Current
Autism Specialist
Huffman ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
4th Grade ESL/GT Teacher, Math Interventionist
Spring ISD
08.2017 - 08.2021
Masters of Educational Leadership - School Administration
LeTourneau University
BBA - Accounting
University of Houston - Downtown
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