Melissa Williamson
Jersey Shore
Summary
Dynamic Learning Support Teacher with a proven track record at Jersey Shore Area School District, excelling in inclusive practices and collaborative teaching. Enhanced student engagement through tailored support and effective progress monitoring, fostering positive outcomes. Committed to IEP compliance and maintaining strong parent-teacher communication to drive academic success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support Teacher
Jersey Shore Area School District
08.1999 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum aligned with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels.
- Monitored student progress using formative assessments and adjusted instructional strategies as needed for optimal growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and incorporating new ideas into the classroom.
- 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.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Learning Support Teacher
Bald Eagle Area School District
10.1995 - 06.1999
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills with engaging activities and group projects.
- Provided ongoing feedback to parents regarding their child''s academic progress, working together to create effective support plans.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA08-2009
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA06-1991
Skills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Inclusive practices
- IEP compliance
- Progress monitoring
Timeline
Learning Support Teacher
Jersey Shore Area School District
08.1999 - 06.2025
Learning Support Teacher
Bald Eagle Area School District
10.1995 - 06.1999
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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