Melissa Brunetz
Olive Branch
Summary
Qualified Special Education Teacher at Desoto County Schools with 21 years of experience. Adept at differentiated instruction and relationship building. Experienced in developing and implementing IEPs. Successfully utilizes assistive technology to enhance student engagement and success within the classroom. Committed to fostering positive classroom environments that promote social skills and emotional growth. 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
Desoto County Schools
07.2004 - Current
- Implemented engaging instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust teaching methods.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to support students' learning and communication skills.
- Facilitated positive classroom environments promoting social skills and emotional development.
- Monitored student behavior, providing constructive feedback to foster improvement and growth.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student understanding and inform instructional practices.
- 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.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Engaged families through regular communication, fostering partnerships in student education and success.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12-2003
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans IEPs
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
- Special education
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Visual supports
- Behavior modifications
- Life skills instruction
- Assistive technology
Certification
- Licensed in Mild/Moderate (K-12)
- Licensed in Kindergarten (K-4)
- Licensed in Elementary (4-6)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Desoto County Schools
07.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Memphis