Madeline A. McGraw
Portland,OR
Summary
Passionate Teacher with more than 4 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students with positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts through a multisensory approach. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills in grades K-5th.
Overview
6
6
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Specialist, MS Social Studies Teacher
St. Agatha Catholic School
Portland, OR
08.2019 - Current
- Developed Individualized Learning Plans for students with diagnosed disabilities.
- Assessed students using the DRA, DIBELS, STAR and WCJ-III.
- Provided 1-on-1 and small group reading, math, behavior support for K-5th students.
- Assisted classroom teacher in student’s learning goals.
- 6th grade Ancient History and 7th grade Medieval History teacher.
Student Teacher
Emmitsburg Elementary School
Emmitsburg, MD
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Took on a caseload of 2 push-ins and 5 pullout interventions for 3rd and 5th grade Math and ELA 5 times per week.
- Participated in the student IEP process.
- Created a classroom token economy system.
Substitute Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
, MD
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Taught students in grades K-12 at over 10 schools.
- Gained classroom management skills and ways to apply pedagogical practices in an elementary classroom.
Student Desk Worker and Note taker
Mount St. Mary’s University
Emmitsburg, MD
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted students who needed help in their classes.
- Provided administrative support for supervisors by making copies and developing schedules; overseeing students taking exams and in study hall; and communicating with other departments about tests.
Camper Attendant/Counselor
Krewe de Camp
Covington, LA
05.2014 - Current
- Caregiver for a child with special needs at a traditional summer camp program for a week.
- Gained knowledge in therapeutic activities for children with a variety of conditions including Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and developmental delays.
Swim Coach
Jojo’s Hope Swim Team
Metairie, LA
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Coached swim lessons to children with disabilities.
- Trained several Special Olympic swimmers.
- Gained many skills such as patience, resilience, and love.
Education
Master of Education - Reading Specialist Endorsement
University Of Portland’s PACE Program
05.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education, Theology
Mount St. Mary’s University
08.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Dyslexia and Orton-Gillingham Trained
undefinedCertification
Orton-Gillingham Multi-Sensory Training June 2021
Accomplishments
- Student Support - Developed materials for after-school one-on-one peer tutoring
- School leader- Moderator for middle school student council and led a variety of service projects
- Community leader- Head of the Faith and Cultural Diversity Committee, which provided outreach programs and speakers for families to grow in their faith and cultural awareness within our community
- Research- studied the effects print and digital formats had on student's reading comprehension
- Designed and Implemented K-5th math, reading, and writing support groups based on statistical data and coordination with teachers.
Timeline
Learning Specialist, MS Social Studies Teacher
St. Agatha Catholic School
08.2019 - Current
Master of Education - Reading Specialist Endorsement
University Of Portland’s PACE Program
05.2019 - 08.2021
Student Teacher
Emmitsburg Elementary School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Substitute Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
01.2018 - 01.2019
Student Desk Worker and Note taker
Mount St. Mary’s University
03.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education, Theology
Mount St. Mary’s University
08.2015 - 05.2019
Camper Attendant/Counselor
Krewe de Camp
05.2014 - Current
Swim Coach
Jojo’s Hope Swim Team
01.2011 - 01.2015
Video Marketing
CPI Training May 2018
ALICE Training August 2019
CPR Training August 2019
Dyslexia Training June 2019
Orton-Gillingham Multi-Sensory Training June 2021
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