Christopher Leary
Milford,NH
Summary
Dedicated educator with a balanced approach to special education focusing on best practice. Depth of content knowledge drawing from a wealth of different resources. High expectations supported by a repertoire of accommodations along with direct instruction/coaching in social/emotional learning and executive functioning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
5th grade +STEPS Special Education Teacher
Nissitissit Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Act as liaison to the parents and TEAM members (coordinate and lead meetings)
- Take relevant data for various areas of the IEP and related services and report
- Conduct evaluations and benchmark assessments.
- Develop evidence based individualized education plans.
- Collaborate and co-teach with general education teachers
- Instruct in the special education setting (Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies and Social Skills)
- Implement accommodations and modifications within the general education setting
- Monitor and address social/emotional issues as they arise throughout the course of the day
Intensive Needs Special Education Teacher
Memorial Middle School
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Instruction of modified curriculum of math, social studies, science, reading, writing, life skills and social skills in the special education setting
- Supervise, train and evaluate 5-7 support staff on 7-8 students
- Proctor state alternative assessment
- Conduct Triennial Evaluations, reading assessments and inventories as well as regular benchmarking.
- Take relevant data for various areas of the IEP and related services and report to stakeholders
- Collaborate with general education teachers on current content/skills and students' progress.
- Develop and modify educational materials for students participating in the general education setting as needed.
- Participate in Annual Reviews, Triennial Evaluation, Transition and Person Centered Planning meetings
- Collaborate with specialist (e.g. ABA, speech, OT, PT) regarding updates, data and methodology
Special Education Teacher
Crotched Mountain Foundation
09.2013 - 01.2018
- Development and Instruction of 7th to 12th grade modified curriculum tailored to communication and cognitive needs
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse student needs.
- Develop and implement community access and pre-vocational programs
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance classroom engagement and accessibility for students.
- Supervise and train a rotation of 10-15 support staff on 7-8 students
- Participate in IEP meetings meetings with parents.
- Administer statewide and alternative assessments and Triennial Evaluations (WISC, PIAT, Brigance, WIAT Task Analysis).
- Scheduling therapies, lessons and other services in coordination with service providers.
- Collaborate with service providers.
- Development and implement individualized data collection
- Crisis Intervention
Special Education Teacher/Groundskeeper/Counselor
Paul Center For Learning-Extended School Year and Respite Service Program
12.2004 - 08.2008
- Modified 8th-12th grade Curriculum
- Implementation of behavioral and academic programming as per IEP
- Drawing from various resources to supply spiral review and hands on learning activities.
- Supervision of 4-5 support staff
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance classroom engagement and accessibility for students.
Student Teacher
Lynn Classical High School-10th and 11th Grade Inclusion, Moderate and Honors Level ELA
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles in accordance with state and school curriculum
- Implement accommodations in accordance with IEPs, 504 and MLL.
- Classroom management
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching And Curriculum
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA01-2026
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Granite State
Concord, New Hampshire, NH01-2017
Undergraduate degree - Secondary Education and English
Gordon College
Wenham, MA05-2008
High School - undefined
Tyngsboro High School
Tyngsboro, MA06-2004
Skills
- Inclusion & Co-Teaching
- Small group instruction
- IEP Development & Data Analysis
- Academic Intervention & Skill Development
- Family & Team Collaboration
- Progress Monitoring & Assessment
Certification
CPI Certification-Current 8 years of cert
First aid and CPR-13 years of cert.
Mandt-10 years or cert.
Registered Behavioral Technician-1 year of cert
Timeline
5th grade +STEPS Special Education Teacher
Nissitissit Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Intensive Needs Special Education Teacher
Memorial Middle School
08.2018 - 07.2022
Special Education Teacher
Crotched Mountain Foundation
09.2013 - 01.2018
Student Teacher
Lynn Classical High School-10th and 11th Grade Inclusion, Moderate and Honors Level ELA
09.2007 - 06.2008
Special Education Teacher/Groundskeeper/Counselor
Paul Center For Learning-Extended School Year and Respite Service Program
12.2004 - 08.2008
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Granite State
Undergraduate degree - Secondary Education and English
Gordon College
High School - undefined
Tyngsboro High School
Master of Science - Teaching And Curriculum
Fitchburg State University
Additional Information
Hobbies include a variety of wilderness activities, car maintenance, travel and cooking.
Awards
Crotched Mountain Foundation-Teacher of The Year Award 2015, Memorial Middle School Inspirational Teacher Award 2021 and Hudson NH Citizenship award 2022
Additional Information
Hobbies include a variety of wilderness activities, car maintenance, travel and cooking.