Melissa Perry-Dolat
Leicester
Summary
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Special Education Teacher
Brandon Residential Treatment Center
08.2004 - 10.2010
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Endicott College
Beverly, MAMaster of Arts - Special Education
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05-2004
Skills
- Tailored Learning Strategies
- Student Engagement Strategies
- Coordination of Student-Centered Learning Plans
- Targeted Group Instruction
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Effective Parent Communication
- Special Education Expertise
- Parent communications
- Disability Evaluation Testing
- Learning style assessments
- Learning style assessment
- Individualized Education Plan Execution
- Individualized Education Plan Development
- Individualized instruction
Certification
- Wilson Reading System Certification - Wilson Language Training.
- Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Brandon Residential Treatment Center
08.2004 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Endicott College
Master of Arts - Special Education
Fitchburg State University
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