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Claire Calvert

Frederick,MD

Summary

Compassionate education and engagement specialist with over nine years of experience supporting individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Brings calm, patient leadership in designing and implementing individualized programs, coaching caregivers and teams, and creating sensory-friendly environments. Skilled in adapting communication and engagement strategies to support individuals with diverse needs, with a deep commitment to dignity-driven, person-centered care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Supervisor & Parent Educator

Montgomery County Public Schools
Gaithersburg, Maryland
08.2024 - Current
  • Promoted a culture of respect, creativity, and curiosity—encouraging staff to embrace neurodiversity-affirming strategies that prioritize autonomy, regulation, and authentic connection.
  • Guided teams in the integration of visual supports, flexible routines, communication systems, and choice-based learning activities to increase motivation and participation.
  • Supported staff and families through periods of transition and change with compassion, clear communication, and individualized planning.
  • Fostered collaboration among multidisciplinary teams—including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, teachers, paraeducators, and families—to design personalized education and engagement plans aligned with each student’s interests, abilities, and sensory needs.
  • Provided individualized coaching and constructive performance feedback to promote growth, build confidence, and enhance team capacity.
  • Facilitated in-the-moment crisis support using trauma-informed strategies that honored student autonomy and emotional regulation needs.
  • Delegated responsibilities effectively while remaining present and supportive, ensuring every team member felt confident in their role.
  • Celebrated wins—big and small—to cultivate a connected, mission-driven school community.

Parent Coach

Montgomery County Public Schools
Gaithersburg, MD
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Created person-centered individualized coaching plans for each family based on their unique needs and goals.
  • Provided one-on-one coaching sessions tailored to individual family needs.
  • Engaged with community organizations to promote parental involvement in education.

Special Education Teacher

Montgomery County Public Schools
Gaithersburg, Maryland
08.2016 - 08.2023
  • Planned and implemented creative, sensory-based, interactive activities for students with high support needs.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.

Education

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
07-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Infant/Primary Special Education

Towson University
Baltimore, MD
07-2014

Skills

  • Program design and engagement planning
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Sensory integration
  • Person-centered planning
  • Strengths-based and interests-based approach
  • Promoting autonomy and independence
  • Activity and environment adaptation
  • Communication accommodations

Timeline

Special Education Supervisor & Parent Educator

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current

Parent Coach

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2023 - 08.2024

Special Education Teacher

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2016 - 08.2023

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Ball State University

Bachelor of Arts - Infant/Primary Special Education

Towson University

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