Kathy Marinelli
Winchendon,MA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Ashburnham/Westminster Schools, adept at IEP compliance and fostering emotional regulation. Skilled in adapting instructional materials and collaborating with educators to enhance student engagement and progress. Committed to supporting diverse learning needs and promoting positive classroom environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ashburnham/Westminster Schools
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing positive behavior and promoting a conducive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional materials to enhance student engagement and understanding of core subjects.
- Collaborated with special education staff to monitor student progress and adjust strategies accordingly.
Justice of the Peace
Self-employeed
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing positive behavior and promoting a conducive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional materials to enhance student engagement and understanding of core subjects.
- Collaborated with special education staff to monitor student progress and adjust strategies accordingly.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA06.1993
High School Diploma - Business
Westford Academy
Westford Ma 1977
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Teaching and instruction
- Instructional support
- Student supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral plan management
- Life skills development
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Special needs
- Physical disabilities support
- Social skills training
- Skills strategies
- Emotional regulation
- Reading instruction
- Social and group settings
- Assistive technology
- Literacy intervention
- Data collection
- Individualized instruction
Additional Information
Hello, I am a retired Special Education Teacher Paraeducator. I current Substitute Teach. Previously I had worked at Naukeag Hospital on Lake Rd. in Ashburnham, Ma. as an Admissions and Discharge Secretary. This was an alcohol and substance abuse facility. I am also a Justice of the Peace in the state of Massachusetts. I currently assist in therapeutic riding lessons for adults at a horse farm in New Hampshire.
Sincerely,
Kathy Marinelli
Timeline
Justice of the Peace
Self-employeed
03.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ashburnham/Westminster Schools
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Mount Wachusett Community College
High School Diploma - Business
Westford Academy