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Margaret Hammond

Brick,NJ

Summary

2013 To Present: Fulltime Educational Diagnostician/ LDT-C. I case manage students in all grades with all classifications. I have case managed special program students and have helped with their transition from high school To Adult life (Agencies and programs). I have also worked with college bound students and helped them prepare To enroll for college. I work directly with Professional Development planning for Paraprofessionals and their training and preparing workshop opportunities for teachers. 2007 To 2012. Fulltime Structured Learning Coordinator for the Montclair Public Schools. This is a district wide position that works closely with the Child Study Team and administration to place students in Work Study assignments within the community. I was responsible for job development, planning Community Based Instruction, writing curriculum, Attending IEP Meetings, writing Transitional Plans, middle school planning to the high school, supervising and scheduling of Job Coaches and Teacher’s Assistants. Working one to one with students to find their interests and strengths through Interest Inventory Testing. I have been testing students for the district for Special Education and Related Services eligibility since 2010. I have administered the WJIV, WJIV Cognitive, Brigance Transition Survey for Functional/ transitional skills, and the WIAT. I Currently, am the Case Manager of our ASD &MD/Life Skills and non L/S ASD programs Class at the High School.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning Disabled Teacher Consultant

Hamilton Public Schools
Hamilton , New Jersey
12.2018 - Current
  • Provide a full range of services as a member of the Child Study Team in the identification and diagnosis of perceptual and learning disabilities and in the prescription and delivery of appropriate and effective educational services and programs
  • Primarily a teacher and a consultant, assisting the instructional staff in an understanding of the needs of students with disabilities and recommending and demonstrating techniques, strategies, and materials so that virtually every student meets or exceeds the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.

Transition Coordinator /SLE

Montclair Public Schools
Montclair, NJ
09.2007 - 12.2018


  • Work collaboratively with community service providers, community agencies, child study team members, related services providers, special education teachers, parents and student with disabilities in order to supervise the planning, implementation and daily operations of transitioning high school students to work experiences.

Demonstration Teacher 4

A.Harry Moore School
Jersey City, NJ
09.2005 - 09.2005
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught lessons encompassing Basic skill-building activities in Daily Living Skills, and Functional Academics .
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering independence , using repetition,ABA,Backward Chaining, and hand over hand instructional techniques.

Education

Certification - LDT-C

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
08.2011

Master of Arts - Special Education

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
08.2006

Certification - Urban Education & Supervision Hrs: 20

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
08.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/TOH

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
09.2004

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ
08.2003

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Self-Contained Classrooms
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Recreational Activities
  • Teacher Training
  • Providing Feedback
  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Behavior Modification
  • Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
  • Parent Communication
  • Developing Reports

Accomplishments

    2021-2022: Educational Service Professional of the Year,

Timeline

Learning Disabled Teacher Consultant

Hamilton Public Schools
12.2018 - Current

Transition Coordinator /SLE

Montclair Public Schools
09.2007 - 12.2018

Demonstration Teacher 4

A.Harry Moore School
09.2005 - 09.2005

Certification - LDT-C

New Jersey City University

Master of Arts - Special Education

New Jersey City University

Certification - Urban Education & Supervision Hrs: 20

New Jersey City University

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/TOH

New Jersey City University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Hudson County Community College
Margaret Hammond