Melissa Smith

Training

Teaching

Team Management

Time Management

Design Thinking

Team Building

Travel Planning

Verbal and Written Communication

Adaptability

Microsoft Outlook

Facebook

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Logo Design

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Instructional, Curriculum, and Itinerary Designer

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.

Work History

Travel Agent- Dreamscape by Melissa

Dreamscape by MelissaPlan 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 DistrictDevelop 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 UnitAug 2010 - Aug 2011 • 1 yr 1 moAdministered 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 ClinicJul 2007 - Jul 2008 • 1 yr 1 moProvided 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 HealthNov 2003 - Jul 2007 • 3 yrs 9 mosProvided 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 Pittsburgh

Master’s Degree, Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs2008 - 2010

Midwestern University IUV

Certificate, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor2023 - 2024

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology1999 - 2003

Plum High School

1995 - 1999

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