Ann Morrissey Andrew
Gloucester,MA
Summary
To empower educators with research-based, effective, and efficient methodologies to ensure that students with language-based learning disabilities reach their potential, realize their strengths, and become confident self-advocates.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Landmark Elementary/Middle School
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
07.2018 - Current
- Demonstrate competence and experience in LiPS® and Orton-Gillingham
- Demonstrate expertise in a broad range of science-based approaches to teach reading including phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, linguistic patterns, fluency, and vocabulary development
- Demonstrate expertise in elementary math, oral and written expression
- Well-versed in G Suite for Education™ (e.g., Google Docs™, Google Classroom™, Google Slides™)
- Skilled in building rapport with students and families
- Command in meeting deadlines, prioritizing multiple tasks, and keeping accurate records
- Regularly collaborate with peers to integrate best practices across content areas
- Significant experience and participation in IEP development and Special Education law to maximize student learning objectives
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Coordinate regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents
- Utilize technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students
- Implement behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance
- Promote memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction
Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Private Practice
, MA
05.2016 - Current
- Provide direct, systematic, multisensory instruction to students and consult with parents and schools.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2023
Associate -
Orton-Gillingham Academy
05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.1990
Skills
- Structured problem solver
- Data-driven and analytical thinker
- Self-motivated
- Excellent written and verbal ability
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Experienced in negotiation and mediation
- Highly skilled in collaboration and networking
- Curriculum design and development
- Reading,spelling, and written expression
- Executive functioning
- Self-advocacy coaching
- Student records management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Landmark Elementary/Middle School
07.2018 - Current
Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Private Practice
05.2016 - Current
Master of Education - Special Education
Boston University
Associate -
Orton-Gillingham Academy
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Massachusetts Amherst