Melissa Haas
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced Middle School Math Teacher versed in simplifying complex mathematical concepts to foster student comprehension and skill building. Offering 23 years of experience, as well as passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and promoting development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Special Education Case Manager
Georgia Connections Academy
Duluth, GA
08.2025 - Current
- Created individualized education plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring all evaluations, reevaluations, and annual reviews were completed on schedule.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and specialists to support student progress and enhance educational outcomes.
- Tracked student growth using data-driven processes, adjusting strategies and revising IEPs to meet emerging student needs and improve service delivery.
- Facilitated IEP meetings using a strength-based approach and maintained consistent communication with families to address concerns and advocate for necessary resources.
Middle School Math Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
Alpharetta, GA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Remedial (RTI/MTSS) Math teacher for 7th grade
- Participated in tier 2 and tier 3 meetings
- Reviewed Fastbridge data and provided interventions
- On-level Math teacher for 8th grade
- Based upon the iReady data, students grew 175% during the 2024-2025 school year
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
Alpharetta, GA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Created and managed IEPs to define individualized student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Assisted struggling students by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
Middle School Math Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
Alpharetta, GA
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Remedial (RTI/MTSS) Math teacher for 6th, 7th and 8th grades
- Led tier 2 and tier 3 meetings
- Reviewed Fastbridge data and provided interventions
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
Alpharetta, GA
08.2003 - 05.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define individualized student learning objectives and educational strategies
- Assisted struggling students by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
Education
Masters in Special Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2008
Bachelor of Arts with Honors - Elementary/Early Education and Sociology; Concentration in Special Education
College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ05.2001
Skills
- Presented lessons in a comprehensive manner and used visual /audio means to facilitate learning
- Created and distributed educational content to students (notes, summaries and assignments)
- Assessed and recorded students' progress and provided grades and feedback to both parents and school administrators
- Collaborated with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participated in regular meetings
- Planned and executed educational in-class activities
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Elementary Education (P-5)
- Middle Grades (4-8) Math
- Middle Grades (4-8) Social Science
- Special Education General Curriculum (P-12)
- Consultative
- Special Education Language Arts Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
- Special Education Math Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
- Special Education Reading Cognitive Level (P-5)
- Special Education Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
- Special Education Social Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
Accomplishments/Affiliations
- Coach for Positive Behavior Interventionist System (PBIS) Tier 2
- Member of PBIS Tier 1
- Member of library committee
- Member of Irish American Heritage Month Committee
- Member of Exceptional Children's Week Committee
- Teacher of the month several times
- Parental recognition for care and concern
- Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE)
Timeline
Elementary School Special Education Case Manager
Georgia Connections Academy
08.2025 - Current
Middle School Math Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Middle School Math Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2023
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Webb Bridge Middle School
08.2003 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts with Honors - Elementary/Early Education and Sociology; Concentration in Special Education
College of Saint Elizabeth
Masters in Special Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University