Melissa Smith

About

With over 13 years of experience in special education, I am passionate about teaching and empowering students with special needs. I have a master's degree in education and a certificate in ESL instruction. I am also experienced in autism spectrum disorders and mental health. Currently, I work at Woodland Hills School District, collaborating on individualized education plans and fostering a supportive learning environment. Additionally, I manage a travel business, organizing unforgettable experiences ranging from family vacations to European getaways.

Experience

• Travel Agent- Dreamscape by Melissa · Dreamscape by Melissa2023-01-01 –

  Plan and organize itineraries for client's travel plans, specializing in curating worry-free vacations from start to finish, including all-inclusive escapes, cruise expeditions, Disney magic, European getaways, family beach vacations, and honeymoon bliss.

• Special Education Teacher · Woodland Hills School District2010-08-01 –

  Develop and implement IEPs for students with special needs. Adapt and modify curriculum, create individualized lessons, and collaborate with parents and team members to ensure students meet IEP goals while facilitating life skills lessons and progress monitoring.

• Special Education Teacher · Allegheny Intermediate Unit2010-08-01 – 2011-08-01

  Administered assessments to determine early intervention eligibility, wrote evaluation reports and IEPs, implemented behavior intervention plans, collaborated with parents and team members, and collected progress monitoring data.

• Service Coordinator · Western Psychiatric Clinic2007-07-01 – 2008-07-01

  Provided community-based service coordination for adults with severe mental illnesses, collaborated with healthcare providers, assisted in therapy sessions, and participated in crisis prevention and on-call services.

• Therapeutic Support Staff · Childrens Behavioral Health2003-11-01 – 2007-07-01

  Provided therapeutic support to children with autism, implemented behavioral treatment plans, attended supervision meetings and IEP meetings, and participated in special education classrooms.

Education

• University of PittsburghMaster’s Degree, Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
• Midwestern University IUVCertificate, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
• University of Pittsburgh-JohnstownBachelor’s Degree, Psychology
• Plum High School

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