Melani Candia

Learning Specialist

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Hometown: 

  • Cochabamba, Bolivia

Educational Background: 

  • Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and Reading endorsement from University of Central Florida

Previous Teaching Experience:

  • 5 years as a Special Education Teacher at United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida
  • ESE Team Lead
  • YMCA After-School Program Coordinator

Specialized Training / Area of Expertise:

  • Orton-Gillingham Training 60 – at the Associate Level
  • Behavior Management
  • Bilingual English and Spanish

What I Do at EtB: Learning Specialist:

  • OG Lessons
  • Academic support in reading, math, and writing
  • Executive function strategies

Favorite Color/Food/Movie, etc…

  • Lavender/Bread

Where you might find me in my free time:

  • On a walk, reading a book, or drawing at home

What inspires my work with students: 

  • I firmly believe that access to education empowers students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities and creates independence and confidence, whether that is in reading, life skills, math, or a combination.