MARGARET DUFFY
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Well-qualified Special Education Teacher adept at planning and implementing curriculum and instruction. Authoritative and clear communicator with enthusiastic style, insightful approach, and strong conflict management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Emotional Support Teacher
Owen J Roberts High School
08.2022 - Current
- Created and managed 50+ IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress data and analyzing results to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Developed 2 years of curriculum, formative, summative, and diagnostic assessments, and led activities in executive functioning, behavior management, and emotional regulation that bolstered students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Emotional Support Teacher
Pennsbury High School
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Innovated and implemented effective behavior management systems tailored for both group and individual needs.
- Developed and delivered engaging lessons focused on 5 core competencies of social-emotional learning to groups of 15 students.
- Managed caseload of 26 students in grades 9-12, ensuring completion and filing of all required paperwork.
Education
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction -
The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education
University Park, PA05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Special Education -
The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education
University Park, PA05.2021
Data Analytics Micro-Credential -
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN05.2024
Skills
- Powerpoint
- Excel
- PowerSchools
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Behavior Management
- Organizational Development
- Data Monitoring & Tracking
- Safety-Care Certified
Leadership Experience
Miss Betty’s Day Camp - Executive Board Member
West Pikeland, PA
01/2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other members of executive board to manage budget and planning for the upcoming year.
- Assisted in strategic development of land lease, employee pay scales, and policies to ensure alignment of all aspects of camp.
Odyssey of the Mind - Regional Board Member/Problem Co-Captain
East Central, PA
Fall 2017 - Spring 2023
- Supervised registration of over 20 teams, judges, and the competition site to ensure the smooth operation of the regional tournament.
- Trained 15 judges on the details of the problem and the technology (Tournament Manager) used to input scores.
Timeline
Emotional Support Teacher
Owen J Roberts High School
08.2022 - Current
Emotional Support Teacher
Pennsbury High School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction -
The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education
Bachelor of Science in Special Education -
The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education
Data Analytics Micro-Credential -
American College of Education
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