Mellissa Manuel Nebria
Holly
Summary
Experienced Elementary Special Education Teacher recognized for exceptional classroom management and adaptability. Expertise in facilitating learning while fostering the holistic growth and development of every student.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Holly School District RE 3
Holly, CO
08.2025 - Current
- Handled students with exceptionalities from Kindergarten through 5th grade.
- Experienced handling mild to profound cases.
- Schedules and facilitates IEP meetings.
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated effectively with IEP team members to be consistent on IEP implementation.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to support the student with behavior needs and classroom teachers.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
- Created learning centers and engaging activities to support the learning needs of students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling in specific areas.
- Led paraprofessionals in the implementation of the IEP.
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Holly School District RE 3
Holly, CO
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated elementary gifted and talented program.
- Organized after school workshop for students who are gifted and talented.
- Focused on skill enhancement and supportinging students' critical thinking skills.
- Provided opportunities to students under the Gifted and Talented program to build, make and create projects using tools and materials provided to them.
- Attended Advanced Learning Plan workshop to enhance expertise in handling gifted and talented program.
- Created the Advance Learning Plan to students who are gifted and talented and on the talent pool.
Third Grade Teacher
Holly School District RE 3
Holly, CO
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Self-contained classroom.
- Taught all Third Grade subjects except Music, Art & PE.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of core subjects.
- Integrated subjects and real- life situations to create a meaningful learning.
- Differentiated activities for students who are above grade level, below grade level and with IEP.
- Collaborated with colleagues to strengthen support for students in school.
- Assessed and monitored student progress using various evaluation tools to adjust instructional strategies.
- Facilitated parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student performance and classroom activities.
- Attended professional development and workshops to enhance teaching career and implement curriculum effectively.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Elementary and Special Education Teacher
Bridges Tutorial & Learning Center
Bgauio City, Philippines
06.2015 - 07.2022
- Handled students with exceptionalities in a regular classroom setting.
- Worked in an inclusive school setting.
- Experienced teaching Preschool to sixth grade and taught all the subjects.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, adjusting strategies as necessary for success.
- Worked on a self-contained classroom from pre-k to 3rd grade and departmentalized from 4th to 6th grade.
- Modified curriculum based on the students' level of performance.
- Accommodated students based on their learning needs.
- Created students' portfolios and Get in Touch communication notebook for weekly update on student's progress.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that fostered academic growth and social skills development.
- Designed thematic approach lesson plan to understand the connection of what students are learning.
- Created learning centers and tactile materials to support students with or without disabilities.
- Created activity packets for students and facilitated online class during the pandemic.
- Worked as a visual coordinator in school, created school certificate designs, programs and activities that required visuals.
Education
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Special Education
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines03-2014
Skills
- IEP development
- IEP implementation
- Progress monitoring
- Assessment strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group instruction
- Math strategies
- Classroom management
- Behavior management techniques
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Trained in CPI
- Classroom organization
- Collaborative teamwork
- Behavioral strategies
- Student progress analysis
Certification
- Teaching License - 08.25.2025 - 08.25.2028
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Holly School District RE 3
08.2025 - Current
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Holly School District RE 3
08.2024 - 05.2025
Third Grade Teacher
Holly School District RE 3
08.2022 - 05.2025
Elementary and Special Education Teacher
Bridges Tutorial & Learning Center
06.2015 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Special Education
Saint Louis University