MARGARET FINNEGAN
Rockaway Park,NY
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments. Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Experienced in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher 6-12
Quest to Learn
09.2022 - Current
- ELA Gr 6-12 Self-Contained & ICT
- Versed in NYS Next Gen and Danielson Framework.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse and neurotypical students.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- 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.
- Served as a resource for teachers seeking guidance on how to better support their at-risk students academically.
- Coordinated with other school staff members to ensure seamless integration between intervention services and classroom instruction.
Special Education Teacher Ages 16-21
New Dawn Charter High School II
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Ages 16-21 Regents Social Studies Teacher
- PLC Lead
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and NYS Next Generation educational standards
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse and neurotypical students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Social Studies Teacher Gr 6-8
Midwood Catholic Academy
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Social Studies Teacher Grades 6-8
- Created lesson plans focused on United States and Global history, historical figures and events that have impacted modern society
- Administered standardized ability and achievement tests and interpreted results to determine students' strengths and areas of need
- Served as a resource for teachers seeking guidance on how to better support their at-risk students academically.
- Coordinated with other school staff members to ensure seamless integration between intervention services and classroom instruction.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of social studies, US, and global history
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
Academic Interventionist Grades 9-12
Saint John The Baptist Diocesan High Schoo
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Academic Intervention across multiple content areas in grades 9-12
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Developed Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish student outcome goals and define educational strategies; leveraged developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Maintained detailed records of all interventions implemented, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and evaluation purposes.
- Served as a resource for teachers seeking guidance on how to better support their at-risk students academically.
- Coordinated with other school staff members to ensure seamless integration between intervention services and classroom instruction.
- Assisted classroom teachers in modifying classes and programs to verify compliance with IEPs and interventions.
Special Education Teacher Gr 1-5
P.S. 186 Dr. Irving A. Gladstone
05.2005 - 06.2016
- Self-Contained Classroom Teacher Gr 1-5
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Creation and daily implementation of Individualized Education Plans
- Implementation and execution of New York State Common Core Standards in ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science
- Executed daily interventions in ELA and Math, for example Wilson Reading Program
- Delivered SmartBoard technology infused lessons for multi-sensory experiences in all subject areas
Education
Master of Science - Generalist History And The Arts: History and the Arts, Teaching- Special Education
Touro College
New York, NY05.2019
Master of Science - Special Education
Pace University
New York06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Publishing And Literature
Emerson College
Boston01.2004
Associate of Arts - Journalism
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY06.2001
Skills
- Individual Education Plans development, implementation
- Assessment and Data driven lesson planning
- Behavior assessment, plan development, strategy implementation and successful modification
- PLC Lead
- SLT Elected Position and Lead within responsible for the review and upgrading of school wide education plan
- State and Local Assessment Administration (Elementary to Regents Level)
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Self-Contained Classroom teacher, Resource Room Teacher, ICT Educator across grade levels and content areas
Certification
NYS Professional Teaching Certificate SWD 1-6
7-12 Generalist (test pending)
19 yrs. teaching experience; grades 1-12, ages 6-21
Timeline
Special Education Teacher 6-12
Quest to Learn
09.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher Ages 16-21
New Dawn Charter High School II
09.2020 - 09.2022
Social Studies Teacher Gr 6-8
Midwood Catholic Academy
09.2019 - 06.2020
Academic Interventionist Grades 9-12
Saint John The Baptist Diocesan High Schoo
09.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher Gr 1-5
P.S. 186 Dr. Irving A. Gladstone
05.2005 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Generalist History And The Arts: History and the Arts, Teaching- Special Education
Touro College
Master of Science - Special Education
Pace University
Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Publishing And Literature
Emerson College
Associate of Arts - Journalism
St. Thomas Aquinas College
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