MELISSA HIDIC
Gatineau,QC
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource / Music Teacher
Onslow Elementary School
Quyon, Quebec
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and director to develop the School Success Plan, Educational Project and Code of Conduct.
- Developed and implemented instructional activities that were tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents on a regular basis, including BAS evaluations.
- Provided direct instruction to small groups of students on academic and social skills, as well as behavior management techniques.
- Development of individual education plans for students with special needs.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss concerns about their child's academic performance or behavior.
Vice President of the South Hull Home and School Association
Quebec Federation of Home and School Associations
Gatineau, QC
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked effectively in team to organize school-wide events.
- Coordinated logistics for fundraising events including equipment rentals and deliveries, catering arrangements, ordering custom merchandise, advertising, budget tracking, task delegation and volunteer recruitment.
- Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions
Supply Teacher
Western Quebec School Board
Gatineau, QC
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
- Served as a mentor for new substitute teachers when necessary.
Teacher
Chelsea Elementary School
Old Chelsea, QC
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student performance in order to measure progress toward established goals.
- Provided support and guidance to families of children with disabilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans.
- Advised colleagues on best practices when working with special needs students.
- Coordinated communication between parents, staff, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs.
- Attended IEP meetings with parents, educators, administrators and other professionals involved in the care of the child.
- Researched current trends in Special Education services and shared findings with colleagues.
- Organized activities designed to promote positive interactions with special needs students within the whole-school setting.
Teacher
Ecole Peter Hall
Montreal, QC
05.2009 - 06.2016
- Implemented evidence-based strategies for addressing challenging classroom behaviors.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices in teaching special populations.
- Provided social skills instruction to improve student success in school and social settings.
- Provided support and guidance to families of children with disabilities.
- Utilized a variety of techniques such as visual aids, daily schedules, manipulatives, games, sensory and gros-motor activities to engage all types of learners.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs students.
- Prepared adapted materials and classroom layout to foster learning.
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
- Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Specialization in Art Education -
Concordia University
Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in Fine Arts -
Dawson College
Skills
- Structured Literacy Approach
- Socio-emotional Learning
- Trauma-Informed Teaching
- Collaborative Teaching
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Multisensory Instruction for Math and ELA
- Project-based learning
- Arts integration
- Colleague Collaboration
Timeline
Resource / Music Teacher
Onslow Elementary School
11.2023 - Current
Vice President of the South Hull Home and School Association
Quebec Federation of Home and School Associations
06.2022 - 12.2023
Supply Teacher
Western Quebec School Board
09.2018 - 06.2023
Teacher
Chelsea Elementary School
08.2017 - 07.2018
Teacher
Ecole Peter Hall
05.2009 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Specialization in Art Education -
Concordia University
Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in Fine Arts -
Dawson College
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