Margaret Modlesky
Cranberry Township,PA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education First Grade Autism Support, ESOL Pre-Kindergarten Teacher with over 20 years of experience supporting young learners, including students with special needs. Expert in creating nurturing, language-rich classrooms that promote social, emotional, and academic development. Skilled in developing individualized learning plans, monitoring student progress through data-driven instruction, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support academic and life skills readiness.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Specialized Classroom – Autism Support Exceptional Student Educator
O’Block Elementary School
Plum Borough, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environments promoting student engagement and collaboration.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress and tailor instruction accordingly.
- Analyzed educational data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Lead Pre-K Teacher / Exceptional Student Educator
Conley Elementary School
Tallahassee, FL
11.2010 - 05.2025
- Design and implement engaging play-based curriculum for classrooms of 3–5-year-old students, supporting developmental and academic growth.
- Develop and manage Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to each student’s developmental and learning needs.
- Provide ESOL support, helping English language learners build vocabulary and communication skills.
- Supervise and mentor 3 teachers and 6 assistant teachers, ensuring consistent instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Collaborate with speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists to build age-appropriate skills that support kindergarten readiness.
- Partnered with Florida State University and the Florida Center for Reading Research on the Pages Program (Preschoolers with Autism Getting Engaged with Stories) to strengthen vocabulary and comprehension through storytelling.
- Mentor and cooperating teacher for Exceptional Student Education and Early Childhood Education interns from Florida State University.
Kindergarten Teacher
Philippi Shores Elementary School
Sarasota, FL
08.1996 - 09.2001
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and creativity.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support student progress and address concerns effectively.
- Assessed student performance using varied evaluation methods to identify areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education
East Stroudsburg University
Pennsylvania05.1995
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Play-Based & Interactive Learning
- Early Literacy Development
- Language-Enriched Learning Environments
- Fine Motor & Social Skill Development
- Special Education
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Student Assessments & Data Analysis
- Differentiated Instruction
- Inclusive Classroom Strategies
- Classroom Leadership
- Behavior Management Strategies
- Classroom Organization & Structure
Timeline
First Grade Specialized Classroom – Autism Support Exceptional Student Educator
O’Block Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Lead Pre-K Teacher / Exceptional Student Educator
Conley Elementary School
11.2010 - 05.2025
Kindergarten Teacher
Philippi Shores Elementary School
08.1996 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education
East Stroudsburg University