Melissa Gray
Powell
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher skilled in individualized education plans, behavioral management, and instructional design. Proven track record in creating supportive learning environments through effective communication and relationship building with students, families, and colleagues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Copper Ridge Elementary
Powell
08.2013 - 05.2025
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Adapted teaching materials to accommodate various learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student learning.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and observations.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education
Tusculum University
Greeneville, TN12-2011
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral management
- Instructional design
- Progress assessment
- Classroom adaptation
- Collaborative instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Parent communication
- Crisis intervention and prevention
- Data collection
- Small group instruction
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Behavior modification
- De-escalation techniques
- Life skills instruction
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
Tennessee Professional Teaching License- Elementary Education K-6 (499) and Sped Modified K-12(460)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Copper Ridge Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education
Tusculum University