Dawn Avery
Shrewsbury,MA
Summary
An energetic, adaptable, flexible, and seasoned educational professional with exceptional communication skills to educate prospective students in various settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd+4th Grade Wilson Reading Teacher
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Brookline , MA
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided intensive remediation using Wilson Reading System to students performing at least 2-grade levels below current grade benchmarks for reading and writing
- Worked closely with classroom teachers to help differentiate classroom reading instruction to help support students' skill deficits in class
- Implemented and analyzed the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test and reported data at three-year re-evaluations and annual reviews to parents, team chairs, and other service providers and teachers
- Wrote annual reviews, three-year reevaluations and progress reports regularly
- Collaborated with school administrators, parents, teachers, and other service providers in designing and implementing IEPs
Special Education Teacher
Curley School
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
09.2004 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented Common Core-aligned lessons with clear and measurable objectives and goals for class of sixth-eighth grade students with cognitive impairments and English Language Learners
- Provided systematic, multi-sensory, rule-based reading and spelling instruction for middle school students using Wilson Reading System
- Conducted formal achievement testing and evaluations
- Collaborated with school administrators, parents, teachers, and other service providers in designing and implementing IEPs
- Differentiated lessons according to students’ IEPs
- Developed lessons for English Language Learners
- Assessed students’ abilities based on results of state/district assessments, and three-year reevaluations and used data to track students’ academic progress and inform instruction
- Generated quarterly progress reports and annual reports evaluating students’ progress
- Created MCAS-Alt portfolios and prepare students for on-demand testing as appropriate
- Engaged in regular dialogue with parents, administrators, and various service providers to ensure student success inside and outside classroom
- Mentor first-year teachers in Boston Public Schools
Special Education Inclusion Teacher and Specialist
Cleveland Middle School
Dorchester, Massachusetts
09.1994 - 06.2004
- Developed grade 6th-8th grade full-inclusion program
- Co-taught English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies
- Developed balanced reading curriculum using Scholastic Read 180 intervention program
- Collaborated with co-teacher to determine appropriate delivery method of instruction and appropriate modalities to incorporate into each lesson
- Completed and implemented IEPs using formal and informal assessments
- Collaborated and consulted with other inclusion team members
- Created MCAS-Alt portfolios for students unable to access MCAS
- Established lead teacher status and taught various professional development courses
- Implemented revaluation process and initial evaluation testing
- Coached middle school track and field for boys and girls
- Coached middle school Special Olympics basketball and sailing teams for boys and girls
Education
Master of Education - undefined
Lesley University
1996
Master of Education - undefined
Lesley University
1993
Bachelor of Arts - Health Fitness
Springfield College
1990
Skills
- Lead Teacher and New Teacher Developer
- Certified Wilson Reading System
- SEI Endorsement
- Licensed in Moderate Special Needs N-9
- Licensed in Elementary Education 1-6
- State-approved MCAS-Alt portfolios
- Certified Sports Yoga Instructor
- CPR Certified
Timeline
3rd+4th Grade Wilson Reading Teacher
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
03.2021 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Curley School
09.2004 - 12.2020
Special Education Inclusion Teacher and Specialist
Cleveland Middle School
09.1994 - 06.2004
Master of Education - undefined
Lesley University
Master of Education - undefined
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Health Fitness
Springfield College
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