Margaret MARCHAND
Bayville,NY
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction. Focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments. Expertise in curriculum implementation and student assessment to help transition to next grade. Strong communicator passionate about providing appropriate learning techniques and behavioral redirection for children with learning, intellectual, and emotional disabilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Syosset Central Schools
Syosset, New York
09.1998 - 09.2002
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
Special Education Teacher
Rockville Centre Central Schools
RVC, New York
09.1996 - 06.1998
- Developed and taught in the first Inclusion class with Down Syndrome population.
- Created building wide schedules and academic plans for students in Self-Contained class to actively learn in age appropriate Elementary classes.
- Coordinated all services for the students.
- Implemented Reading program for Self-Contained class
- Wrote and implemented IEPs with all students meeting their goals yearly.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
Special Education Teacher
WQDS Preschool
Queens, New York
01.1995 - 08.1996
- Head classroom teacher for a 12:1:3 setting of mixed abilities 12 month program
- Instrumental in creating a successful learning environment for students with ENL needs utilizing their support staff effectively within the classroom setting.
- Created safe and nurturing classroom for students and their families and building through multi-cultural events and acceptance.
- Implemented social skills and therapy sessions into classroom activities.
Education
Masters Degree in Foundations of Reading -
NYU
01.1996
Bachelor Degree - Psych/Special Education
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.1992
Skills
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Material Selection
- Progress Evaluations
- Parent Communication
- Learning Style Assessments
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Behavior Modifications
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Special Education Birth-12 Permanent Certification
- Elementary Education k-6 Provisional Certifiaction
- Foundation in Reading Masters Degree
Locust Valley Board of Education
- 2018-Present
- 2020-2022 Vice President
- 2023-2024 President
Remembrance Project
- Led LVCSD through creating a district wide curriculum and host first Stateside Remembrance Bowl.
- Worked with and orchestrated project among National and International Organizations
- Implemented a UPK-12th grade Continum of curriculum
- Collaborated with other districts
- LVTV Bonus Coverage - The Remembrance Bowl (youtube.com)
- Remembrance Project Website: Remembrance Bowl (lvremembrancebowl.com)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Syosset Central Schools
09.1998 - 09.2002
Special Education Teacher
Rockville Centre Central Schools
09.1996 - 06.1998
Special Education Teacher
WQDS Preschool
01.1995 - 08.1996
Masters Degree in Foundations of Reading -
NYU
Bachelor Degree - Psych/Special Education
Marist College
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