Melissa Gogel
Indianapolis
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at MSD Warren Township Schools, specializing in Individualized Education Plan development and data-driven instruction. Proven track record in fostering inclusive environments and enhancing student engagement through differentiated strategies. Skilled in classroom management and committed to promoting academic and social growth for diverse learners.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Mental Health High School Teacher
MSD Warren Township Schools
08.2010 - Current
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Secondary Behavior Coordinator
MSD Warren Township Schools
07.2007 - 08.2010
- Designed and recorded teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Interpreted general objectives, laws, policies and procedures concerning Special Education program.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Oversaw proactive crisis intervention training for campus employees.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Special Education Teacher
MSD Warren Township Schools
08.1997 - 08.2007
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Special Education Teacher
Western Boone School Corporation
08.1992 - 05.1997
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Principal Leadership Program - Educational Leadership And Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, INMaster of Arts - Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, INBachelor of Science - Special Education K-12
Ball State University
Muncie, INSkills
- Individualized Education Plan Development
- Instructional Leadership
- Data Assessment Analysis
- Goal-Oriented Motivation
- Course Structure Planning
- Classroom management
- Data-driven instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Test Administration
- Standardized testing
Timeline
Intensive Mental Health High School Teacher
MSD Warren Township Schools
08.2010 - Current
Secondary Behavior Coordinator
MSD Warren Township Schools
07.2007 - 08.2010
Special Education Teacher
MSD Warren Township Schools
08.1997 - 08.2007
Special Education Teacher
Western Boone School Corporation
08.1992 - 05.1997
Principal Leadership Program - Educational Leadership And Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Arts - Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12
Ball State University
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