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About The Author

Melissa

Welcome to Supporting Special Learners!

I’m thrilled that you’ve found your way here. My name is Melissa, and as the creator behind Supporting Special Learners, I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my passion for making the curriculum accessible to all students.

My First Classroom

I have gained diverse experiences in special education, including working in autism classrooms, behavior supports classes, and serving as a resource teacher. I began my teaching career in 2013 and immediately noticed the lack of resources and support available to help my students. This realization inspired me to create my own teaching materials based on the needs within my classroom.

Educational Background

In terms of my educational background, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a post-graduate degree in Autism and Behavior Science. I also have a Bachelor’s degree in Education in the primary/junior teaching division and a Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology.

My educational background and hands-on experience have equipped me with the skills and knowledge to create effective teaching tools and learning environments tailored to each student’s needs. Supporting Special Learners is a platform where I share my experiences, insights, and resources that have helped my students succeed. My goal is to provide teachers, parents, and caregivers with the tools they need to support learners with diverse abilities. I am excited to continue growing this community and sharing my passion for inclusive education with all of you.

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Special Education Classroom Essentials Mega Bundle

Our resources come in various levels, making it easy for you to differentiate based on your student needs.

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3 weeks ago

Supporting Special Learners
🎉 Shape Up Your Classroom with These 2D Shapes Task Cards!These task cards are a game-changer for teaching 2D shapes in a fun and engaging way! Whether you’re working with small groups, centers, or independent learners, this resource makes learning accessible for all. 🌟Perfect for:
✔️ Special Education
✔️ Kindergarten to Grade 2
✔️ Building foundational geometry skills✨ Want to grab these task cards for FREE? Comment “Free shape” below, and I’ll send you the link! ...#SpecialEducation #TeachersOfInstagram #KindergartenMath #SpecialEdTeacher #2DShapes #AutismClassroom #HandsOnLearning #DifferentiatedInstruction #TeacherLife #MathCenters ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Supporting Special Learners
In case you were wondering, we are still obsessed with dinosaurs 🦕 🦖 This bundle has adapted books, task cards, file folders, worksheets, and so much more ! if this is something that would help in your classroom, comment “dinosaur”, and I will send you the link !.#SpecialEducation#SPEDTeacher#SpecialNeedsEducation#InclusiveEducation#DifferentiatedInstruction#SPEDLife#SpecialNeedsSupport#TeachingSpecialEd#SpecialEducationResources#AutismSupport#Neurodiversity#AutismCommunity#AutismTeacher#AutismResources#TeachersOfInstagram#EarlyChildhoodEducation#AdaptedLearning ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Supporting Special Learners
💡 Teaching students with diverse needs just got easier! These 3 FREE adapted books are designed for special education classrooms to help with comprehension, vocabulary, and engagement. 🌟📖 Perfect for little learners in Pre-K to Grade 2, these books are ready to use and full of interactive features! Don’t miss out on this FREE resource!Comment THREE and grab your free set now! 💕..
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4 weeks ago

Supporting Special Learners
Construction play dough mats for the win 🏆 We are currently on a heavy rotation of Play-Doh mats!If you’re looking for something to keep your kiddos, busy, comment dough And I will send you the link to all my Play-Doh mats!.#SpecialEducation#SPEDTeacher#SpecialNeedsEducation#InclusiveEducation#DifferentiatedInstruction#SPEDLife#SpecialNeedsSupport#TeachingSpecialEd#SpecialEducationResources#AutismSupport#Neurodiversity#AutismCommunity#AutismTeacher#AutismResources#TeachersOfInstagram#EarlyChildhoodEducation#AdaptedLearning ... See MoreSee Less
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Adapted books are always a huge hit in my classroom and at home 🤍🤍New to adapted books? Want to try them for free? Comment “three” and I will send you the link to get three free adapted books!!.#SpecialEducation#SPEDTeacher#SpecialNeedsEducation#InclusiveEducation#DifferentiatedInstruction#SPEDLife#SpecialNeedsSupport#TeachingSpecialEd#SpecialEducationResources#AutismSupport#Neurodiversity#AutismCommunity#AutismTeacher#AutismResources#TeachersOfInstagram#EarlyChildhoodEducation#AdaptedLearning ... See MoreSee Less
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