Kathleen Farley
Woburn,MA
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
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Teacher
Labbb Collaborative
09.2000 - 08.2023
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Needs Teacher
Arlington Public Schools
09.1997 - 09.2020
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Simmons College
Boston, MA05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Sociology
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA05.1978
Skills
- Social Integration
- Activity Planning
- Teacher Assistance
- Educational Assistance
- IEP Compliance
- Enrichment Activities
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Learning Style Assessments
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Special Needs Teacher
Labbb Collaborative
09.2000 - 08.2023
Special Needs Teacher
Arlington Public Schools
09.1997 - 09.2020
Master of Arts - Special Education
Simmons College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Sociology
Emmanuel College
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