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Elizabeth LeDuc

Chelmsford,MA

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Special Education TutorParaprofessionalLearning SpecialistEducation Specialist

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Chelmsford, MA
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

60000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave

Summary

Qualified Special Education teacher with a strong background in supporting diverse learners across inclusive and specialized educational settings. Experienced in developing individualized instruction, supporting IEP goals, and fostering academic growth through differentiated teaching. Skilled in supporting students with social-emotional, behavioral, and learning differences through a relationship-based, student-centered approach. Collaborative educator who partners closely with families and school teams to create supportive, engaging learning environments that promote confidence, independence, and success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Concord Public Schools
Concord, MA
01.2021 - Current
  • Serve as Lead Teacher for language-based and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) programs, guiding instructional planning and program development
  • Mentor special education staff, providing coaching and instructional support
  • Lead team meetings and IEP (annual) meetings, ensuring alignment on student goals, services, and compliance requirements
  • Collaborate with external consultants to design and strengthen language-based and ASD program structures and supports
  • Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
  • Monitor and analyze student progress toward IEP goals
  • Deliver differentiated instruction in small group, one-on-one, and co-taught classroom settings
  • Partner with general education teachers through co-teaching to adapt curriculum and
  • support inclusive practices
  • Implement behavior intervention strategies to improve student engagement and
  • outcomes
  • Maintain accurate and compliant documentation, including IEPs, evaluations, and progress reports
  • Foster a structured, inclusive classroom environment that supports academic, social, and emotional growth
  • Coordinate and complete (three-year) reevaluations, including writing comprehensive evaluation reports
  • Act as case manager for a caseload of students, overseeing IEP development, service delivery, and progress monitoring

Special Education Tutor

Concord Public Schools
Concord, MA
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Provide direct academic and behavioral support to students in both individual and small group settings
  • Support classroom teachers in implementing instructional strategies, accommodations, and behavior plans
  • Collaborate with case managers and general education teachers to meet diverse student needs and ensure consistency across settings
  • Assist in delivering differentiated instruction to support a range of learning styles and abilities
  • Monitor student progress and provide feedback to inform instructional decisions
  • Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports student engagement and independence
  • Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in adapting to changing student needs and classroom demands
  • Build strong, supportive relationships with students to promote social-emotional growth and academic success

Paraprofessional

Chelmsford Public Schools
Chelmsford, MA
09.2013 - 12.2016
  • Worked within the Student Transitional 45-day program to support students transitioning into and out of the school district
  • Collaborated with guidance counselors, case managers, and classroom teachers to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
  • Provided targeted support to students requiring therapeutic, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions
  • Assisted in developing a structured transition process to promote student adjustment and school success

Special Education Teacher

The Merrimack Special Education Collaborative
Chelmsford, MA
09.2007 - 09.2013
  • Provided instruction in high school-level science and math courses, adapting curriculum to meet diverse learning needs
  • Supported students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional development through targeted interventions and therapeutic strategies
  • Developed and wrote Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and ongoing progress reports in compliance with state and federal guidelines
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including DCF workers, probation officers, social workers, and outside providers to support student success
  • Served as a mentor during Outdoor Education trips, promoting student engagement, independence, and social-emotional growth

ABA Therapist

Self Employed
Chelmsford, MA
09.2006 - 09.2007
  • Provided one-on-one support to a non-verbal high school student across home, community, and special education classroom settings at Chelmsford High School
  • Implemented principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support development of social, play, language, and academic skills
  • Supported reduction of interfering behaviors through consistent behavior intervention strategies and reinforcement systems
  • Reinforced positive behaviors and implemented planned interventions in response to challenging behaviors
  • Monitored student progress and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans, collaborating with team members to adjust programming as needed to support skill acquisition

Permanent Substitute

Chelmsford Public Schools
Chelmsford, MA
12.2002 - 06.2007
  • Served as a permanent paraprofessional substitute supporting both special education and general education classrooms
  • Provided instructional and behavioral support to students across a variety of classroom settings
  • Assisted teachers with implementation of lesson plans, accommodations, and classroom management strategies
  • Supported students with diverse learning needs to promote engagement, independence, and academic success
  • Adapted quickly to different classroom environments while maintaining consistency in student support and expectations

Education

High School Diploma -

Chelmsford High School
North Chelmsford, MA
5 2002

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA
4 2006

M.Ed. - Special Education: Moderate Disabilities

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA
11 2019

Skills

  • Creative strategies
  • Individualized instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Process development and implementation
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Individual education plans
  • Parent communication
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Small group instruction
  • Co-teaching experience

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Concord Public Schools
01.2021 - Current

Special Education Tutor

Concord Public Schools
01.2017 - 01.2021

Paraprofessional

Chelmsford Public Schools
09.2013 - 12.2016

Special Education Teacher

The Merrimack Special Education Collaborative
09.2007 - 09.2013

ABA Therapist

Self Employed
09.2006 - 09.2007

Permanent Substitute

Chelmsford Public Schools
12.2002 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

M.Ed. - Special Education: Moderate Disabilities

Fitchburg State University

High School Diploma -

Chelmsford High School

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