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Catherine Martin

Boston,MA

Summary

Empathetic and driven mental health counseling graduate student. Proficient in applying consistent compassion and support to facilitate client mental health. Offering six years' experience in the field of general and special education. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply experience and education in the workplace.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

1:1 Behavioral Therapist

Up Academy Dorchester
Dorchester, MA
08.2023 - Current
  • Supporting two kindergarten students with ASD with behavioral and academic needs
  • Daily collaboration with BCBA, SLP, OT and school psychologist

Special Education Teacher (preschool)

Aspire Learning Center
MA
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Created and implemented differentiated lessons to individuals diagnosed with ASD and/or related disabilities while supervising and providing meaningful feedback to a staff of 10-12 behavior technicians.

8th Grade Teacher

Beverly Middle School
MA
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Partnered with staff across contents to educate 135, 7th and 8th grade students in both Government and Civics and English Language Arts with diverse academic and emotional needs
  • Piloted first, all-remote learning academy school year in response to COVID-19
  • Required daily problem-solving skills, open and honest communication and teamwork.

Behavioral Therapist (preschool)

Aspire Learning Center
MA
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Implemented ABA programs under direct supervision of BCBA in a pre-school learning environment.

6th/7th Grade ELA Teacher

Miles River Middle School
MA
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans while assisting with development of new ELA curriculum

Student Teaching/ Internship

Madison Middle School
CT
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Student-taught an 8th grade class alongside a lead teacher with a focus on facilitating student learning

Education

Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling

Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA
05-2025

Master of Arts - Education

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
05-2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Relationship-building skills
  • Boundary Setting
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • De-Escalation Techniques

Education Certifications

  • Cambridge College, MA expected graduation: May 2025
  • Sacred Heart University, M.Ed 2017-2018
  • Sacred Heart University, B.A., English 2013-2017

Noted Accomplishments

  • Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Presenter at New England Association of Teachers of English/Assembly on Literature for Adolescents Fall 2018

Certification

  • MA Secondary English Provisional License

Accomplishments

  • Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success 2024
  • Presenter at New England Association of Teachers of English/Assembly on Literature for Adolescents Fall 2018

Timeline

1:1 Behavioral Therapist

Up Academy Dorchester
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher (preschool)

Aspire Learning Center
10.2022 - 07.2023

8th Grade Teacher

Beverly Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2022

Behavioral Therapist (preschool)

Aspire Learning Center
06.2019 - 08.2019

6th/7th Grade ELA Teacher

Miles River Middle School
03.2019 - 06.2019

Student Teaching/ Internship

Madison Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2018

Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling

Cambridge College

Master of Arts - Education

Sacred Heart University
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