Experience

Maureen Joy Charter School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Exceptional Children Teacher

  • Aug 2020 - Present



Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence

• Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Utilizing the Wilson Reading System, a reading intervention program designed for students grades 2-12, to improve foundational reading skills specifically targeting students identified with dyslexia • Teaching 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics using the Common Core Curriculum Standards to multiple small groups of students in pull-out intervention style classroom setting (group sizes vary from 3-6) • Continuously designing and updating English Language Arts and Mathematics… Show more • Utilizing the Wilson Reading System, a reading intervention program designed for students grades 2-12, to improve foundational reading skills specifically targeting students identified with dyslexia • Teaching 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics using the Common Core Curriculum Standards to multiple small groups of students in pull-out intervention style classroom setting (group sizes vary from 3-6) • Continuously designing and updating English Language Arts and Mathematics curriculum to tailor to students’ individual needs • Manages all aspects of the IEP review process,for assigned caseload, including attending all annual/three year re-evaluation meetings, writing student goals, and data collection related to student progress towards goals • Maintain regular contact with families regarding students’ academic performance, collaborate with general education/english language department teachers, and implement PBIS strategies (class dojo, positive phone calls,etc.) • 88% of caseload students with identified IEP reading goals moved 1 or more Fountas and Pinnell Show less • Utilizing the Wilson Reading System, a reading intervention program designed for students grades 2-12, to improve foundational reading skills specifically targeting students identified with dyslexia • Teaching 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics using the Common Core Curriculum Standards to multiple small groups of students in pull-out intervention style classroom setting (group sizes vary from 3-6) • Continuously designing and updating English Language Arts and Mathematics… Show more • Utilizing the Wilson Reading System, a reading intervention program designed for students grades 2-12, to improve foundational reading skills specifically targeting students identified with dyslexia • Teaching 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics using the Common Core Curriculum Standards to multiple small groups of students in pull-out intervention style classroom setting (group sizes vary from 3-6) • Continuously designing and updating English Language Arts and Mathematics curriculum to tailor to students’ individual needs • Manages all aspects of the IEP review process,for assigned caseload, including attending all annual/three year re-evaluation meetings, writing student goals, and data collection related to student progress towards goals • Maintain regular contact with families regarding students’ academic performance, collaborate with general education/english language department teachers, and implement PBIS strategies (class dojo, positive phone calls,etc.) • 88% of caseload students with identified IEP reading goals moved 1 or more Fountas and Pinnell Show less



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018



Holyoke Public Schools

• United States
• Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  • Taught 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts, Math, and Science using the Common Core Curriculum Standards to a group of 6 students, all of whom have significant emotional disabilities • Received training on how to conduct the Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement (WJIV) • Participated in all aspects of the IEP annual review process, including writing student goals and benchmarks • Contacted families regarding students’ academic performance and behavioral concerns • Collaborated… Show more • Taught 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts, Math, and Science using the Common Core Curriculum Standards to a group of 6 students, all of whom have significant emotional disabilities • Received training on how to conduct the Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement (WJIV) • Participated in all aspects of the IEP annual review process, including writing student goals and benchmarks • Contacted families regarding students’ academic performance and behavioral concerns • Collaborated and designed curriculum with general education teachers and English language development teachers to ensure that materials taught align with grade level curriculum Show less • Taught 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts, Math, and Science using the Common Core Curriculum Standards to a group of 6 students, all of whom have significant emotional disabilities • Received training on how to conduct the Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement (WJIV) • Participated in all aspects of the IEP annual review process, including writing student goals and benchmarks • Contacted families regarding students’ academic performance and behavioral concerns • Collaborated… Show more • Taught 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts, Math, and Science using the Common Core Curriculum Standards to a group of 6 students, all of whom have significant emotional disabilities • Received training on how to conduct the Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement (WJIV) • Participated in all aspects of the IEP annual review process, including writing student goals and benchmarks • Contacted families regarding students’ academic performance and behavioral concerns • Collaborated and designed curriculum with general education teachers and English language development teachers to ensure that materials taught align with grade level curriculum Show less



Penn State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Organization Coordinator Intern

  • Jan 2015 - May 2016

• Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  • Facilitated educational, social, and cultural programs for a floor of 48 female residents • Assisted residents with both personal and academic matters • Implemented a residential disciplinary system for over 500 students in two co-ed Residence Halls



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Intern

  • May 2014 - Jul 2014

  • Intern for Congressman Richard Hanna, representing New York’s 22nd Congressional District • Managed, recorded, discussed constituents' calls with the legislative staff • Tracked legislation including House and Senate Bills, Resolutions, and Amendments at the federal level • Provided constituents with a comprehensive, in-depth tour of the Capitol building • Intern for Congressman Richard Hanna, representing New York’s 22nd Congressional District • Managed, recorded, discussed constituents' calls with the legislative staff • Tracked legislation including House and Senate Bills, Resolutions, and Amendments at the federal level • Provided constituents with a comprehensive, in-depth tour of the Capitol building



Office of United States Congressman Richard Hanna

• Utica, New York Area

• Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Engaged and responded to constituents via phone, email, and in-person • Utilized Intranet Quorum application • Developed skills in understanding casework and social services • Engaged and responded to constituents via phone, email, and in-person • Utilized Intranet Quorum application • Developed skills in understanding casework and social services