Madelaine Davis
Collingswood
Summary
Dynamic educator and team leader with a proven track record at Franklin Township Public Schools and Washington Township Schools, enhancing cognitive and behavioral development and fostering collaborative teamwork. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments, implementing IEPs, and driving student success. Skilled in conflict resolution and instructional strategies, achieving significant improvements in student engagement and achievement.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Education and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Franklin Township Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of needs
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Guest Service Advocate
Target
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Analyzed customers' issues and complaints and initiated corrective actions.
- Greeted each customer and solved all issues and complaints via face-to-face, through email or on phone.
- Developed employee training programs to achieve optimal level of performance during customer interactions.
- Assisted individuals in navigating processes and procedures to resolve issues, understand rights and express views.
- Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
Summer Camp Staff Member
Christian Day Nursery
06.2018 - 08.2024
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
Substitute Teacher
Washington Township Schools
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Server Manager
Johnny Longhots
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Completed daily procedure checklist and communicated changes to servers and kitchen staff.
- Analyzed and generated end-of-shift and product inventory reports for performance and quality tracking purposes.
- Welcomed and greeted guests before presenting special menu items to clients.
- Handled guest complaints in positively and offered appreciation tokens to build customer loyalty.
- Trained servers on order management, food service quality and how to build rapport with guests.
- Liaised between servers and upper management to address issues and manage challenges.
- Established team strengths and weaknesses and exploited opportunities to boost employee output and customer satisfaction.
- Enforced compliance with uniform and personal presentation standards.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
Education
Bachelors - Inclusive Elementary Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJSkills
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Motivating students
- Job readiness training
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Data collection
- Scheduling proficiency
- Collaborative teamwork
- Material selection
- Data management
- Instructional strategies
- Skills development
Certification
- Special Education Certification - New Jersey Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certification - New Jersey Department of Education.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Franklin Township Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Washington Township Schools
05.2024 - 06.2024
Guest Service Advocate
Target
07.2023 - 08.2024
Server Manager
Johnny Longhots
07.2020 - 05.2023
Summer Camp Staff Member
Christian Day Nursery
06.2018 - 08.2024
- Special Education Certification - New Jersey Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certification - New Jersey Department of Education.
Bachelors - Inclusive Elementary Education
Rowan University
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