Mackynze L. O'Leary
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Special educator with experience in small group and general education settings. Excelled in fostering family relationships and developing community partnerships, enhancing student self-determination and career preparation. Expertise in IEP writing and facilitating high-profile meetings, ensuring compliance and effective communication among stakeholders. Proven ability to create safe testing environments while demonstrating cross-functional collaboration and individualized instruction strategies. Committed to building student success through tailored educational plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Teacher
New West Charter School
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Co-teacher model for three class periods a day; push-in/pull-out for individual or small group interventions.
- Collaboration to build appropriate, accommodated assessments and assignments.
- Academic testing, grading, Woodcock Johnson, and state testing for students with IEPs.
- Facilitated IEP meetings for my caseload, as well as for team members' overflow caseloads.
- Build self-determination and student-led IEPs, with appropriate IEP goals.
- Form community opportunities, including student internships and employment.
- Partnerships with the Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Center, and private service providers.
Para Education Teacher
New West Charter School
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Individual and small group intervention, collaborating with Special Education teachers for present levels. Push in model for math, science, and English class.
Home School Teacher/Nanny
01.2016 - 12.2017
- High school chemistry teacher and after-school activities organizer for six children between the ages of 8 and 15, including school projects, sports, and field trips.
- General health and family organization, including cooking, medical needs, chores, and party planning.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Centinela Valley Unified School District
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Economics/history
- Taught English and physical science to 8th-grade students.
Instructional Assistant/Substitute
New Academy of Canoga Park Charter School
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Administered academic tests to individual students in elementary settings, as well as substitute teaching.
Upward Bound Biology Teacher
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Saturday Academy Biology instructor
Education
Clear Credential -
Concordia University
03-2023
Masters - Special Education, Mild/Mod Credential
National University
01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Management
University of Hawaii at Manoa
01.2010
Skills
- Accommodation/modification of curriculum
- IEP compliance
- Behavioral/Academic Intervention
- Individualized instruction
- SEIS
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Academic Testing, Woodcock-Johnson
- State Test Administration Expertise
- Self-determination
- Community Partnership Development
- Family Engagement
- Fostering Safe Educational Settings
- Career/college Preparation
Timeline
Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Teacher
New West Charter School
09.2021 - 06.2024
Para Education Teacher
New West Charter School
09.2018 - 06.2021
Home School Teacher/Nanny
01.2016 - 12.2017
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Centinela Valley Unified School District
01.2015 - 12.2016
Upward Bound Biology Teacher
01.2014 - 12.2014
Instructional Assistant/Substitute
New Academy of Canoga Park Charter School
01.2013 - 12.2015
Clear Credential -
Concordia University
Masters - Special Education, Mild/Mod Credential
National University
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Management
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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