Melinda B. Smith
Mooresville
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academic and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lincoln County School District
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust interventions.
- Designs engaging lesson plans aligned with state education standards.
- Monitors student grades, attendance, provides academic advising, and manages paperwork to track academic progress.
- Implements behavioral management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
- Develops individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
Special Education Teacher (K-12)
Pine Lake Preparatory
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Taught high school students in grades 9-12
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Pine Lake Preparatory
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Worked closely with teachers and students grades 6-12
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
Substitute Teacher
Pine Lake Preparatory
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Worked closely with students of all ages, grades K-12
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Network Administrator
CGI Federal
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Provided hands-on support for desktop and laptop customers
- Configured networks for smooth, reliable operation to meet business processes and objectives.
- Assisted IT staff on troubleshooting issues and closing calls.
- Supported project planning team to promptly address hardware and software problems.
- Managed computer operation scheduling, backup, storage, and retrieval functions.
- Remotely connected to customers’ computers to resolve hardware and software problems
- Printer troubleshooting/repair
Executive Administrative Assistant
CGI
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Provided administrative support to VP as well as 30 additional employees
- Served as backup for the Executive Administrative Assistant of the Chief Technology Officer
- Developed Microsoft PowerPoint presentations – including the Business Unit Budget planning presentations
- Provided document support with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Planned travel arrangements for staff
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Draw
- Apple OS and Windows OS
- Personal computer hardware and software troubleshooting
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Lincoln County School District
02.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher (K-12)
Pine Lake Preparatory
01.2021 - 02.2022
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Pine Lake Preparatory
01.2014 - 01.2021
Substitute Teacher
Pine Lake Preparatory
01.2008 - 01.2014
Network Administrator
CGI Federal
01.2000 - 01.2006
Executive Administrative Assistant
CGI
01.1996 - 01.2000
Master of Arts - Teaching Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Liberty University