James Graven
Greensburg,PA
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Support Teacher
Pittsburgh Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2024
Director of Education
Monsour Medical Center
01.1989 - 01.2005
Teacher of Irish language and Geography
St Macartan’s College
01.1976 - 01.1986
Education
Master of Education (Special Education) -
California State University
PA, CAHigher Diploma in Education -
Galway University (NUI)
01.1976
Bachelor of Arts (Irish Language, Geography, Legal & Political Science) -
Galway University (NUI)
01.1975
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavior improvements
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- IEP compliance
- Educational Support
- Assessment Strategies
- Collaborative Teaching
- Special Education
- Reporting Requirements
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Positive Role Model
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
- PA Certification in Social Studies and Special Education, PA
- Irish Certification In Irish and Geography
- NJ Certification in Special Education and Social Studies, NJ
Culturalactivities
- Family membership of Irish Centre of Pittsburgh 1987-2024
- President of Irish Centre 2000-2024
- President of NAFC (North American Feis Commission) 2018-2022
- Chairperson of Pittsburgh Feiseanna 1988-2024
- Chairman of Pittsburgh Comhaltas 2012-2024
- Teacher of Irish Language Classes @ Irish Centre 2000-2024
References
- Emily Billing, Program Officer, ebilling1@pghschools.org
- Hope Warner, Program Officer, hwarner1@pghschools.org
Timeline
Learning Support Teacher
Pittsburgh Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2024
Director of Education
Monsour Medical Center
01.1989 - 01.2005
Teacher of Irish language and Geography
St Macartan’s College
01.1976 - 01.1986
Master of Education (Special Education) -
California State University
Higher Diploma in Education -
Galway University (NUI)
Bachelor of Arts (Irish Language, Geography, Legal & Political Science) -
Galway University (NUI)