Melvin Hall Jr
Seeking A Position In Higher Education
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2020 - Current
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Local School Council
Joseph Brennemann Elementary
01.2021 - Current
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Chicago Public Schools
11.2012 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
- Oversaw class of 9 students when instructor was out of room.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Economics
North Park University
Chicago, IL 08.2007 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 08.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
Teacher Support
Classroom management
Activity Planning
Instructional support
Parental interaction
Autism and spectrum disorders
Timeline
Local School Council
Joseph Brennemann Elementary
01.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Chicago Public Schools
11.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Economics
North Park University
08.2007 - 05.2011
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