Erin McCue
Averill Park,United States
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Averill Park Central School District
09.2016 - Current
- Develop interactive lesson plans to deliver high-quality special Education instructions in an emotionally impaired classroom consisting of up to 15 students
- Work with general education teachers to plan and implement instructions while ensuring 100% compliance with IEP standards
- Manage students' behaviors while developing behavior plans and teaching behavioral strategies
- Assess students' skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching plans particular to each student's abilities
- Created individualized education programs for each student and collect data and progress monitoring of each student goal
- Collaborate and direct paraprofessionals working with students within the classroom setting
- Communicating with parents establishing a home and school connection to best meet each child's needs.
Sixth Grade Teacher
St. Jude the Apostle School
09.2013 - 01.2016
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Design course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts for class activities
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Maintain accurate student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Assist students who needed extra help, such as tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Day Care Provider
07.2007 - 11.2012
- Support children's emotional and social development; encouraging understanding of others and self
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Observe and monitor children's play activities while maintaining a safe environment
- Organize and transport children to recreational activities, such as outing and field trips
- Read with children and taught simple painting, drawing, crafts and songs
- Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits
- Prepare nutritious meals, snacks and refreshments.
English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
ST. BRIGIDS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
09.1999 - 06.2007
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Design course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts for class activities
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Maintain accurate student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Assist students who needed extra help, such as tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
SHED Coordinator (Before and After School Care)
WATERVLIET HOUSING AUTHORITY
06.1997 - 10.2000
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Communicate with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Organize and sanitize toys and play equipment
- Support children's emotional and social development
- Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children
- Create schedules for other employees
- Keep daily observation records on individual children, including activities, meals served, and medications administered.
Education
Masters in Reading/Special Education K-12 -
Sage Graduate School
Troy, New York01.2003
Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education English - undefined
Russell Sage College
Troy, New York01.1999
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Modifications
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Conflict resolution technique
- Differentiated Instruction
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Excellent classroom management
References
Available upon request
Awards
2015 Golden Apple Teacher of Excellence Award
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Averill Park Central School District
09.2016 - Current
Sixth Grade Teacher
St. Jude the Apostle School
09.2013 - 01.2016
Day Care Provider
07.2007 - 11.2012
English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
ST. BRIGIDS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
09.1999 - 06.2007
SHED Coordinator (Before and After School Care)
WATERVLIET HOUSING AUTHORITY
06.1997 - 10.2000
Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education English - undefined
Russell Sage College
Masters in Reading/Special Education K-12 -
Sage Graduate School
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