Margaret O'Brien
Pinckney
Summary
Professional special educator with valuable experience in teaching children with special needs. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Collaborative with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstreamed technology. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Highly qualified Wilson Reading Teacher. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student need or subject matter. Highly trained ABA Technician experienced in working with clients diagnosed with autism.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Centria Autism Services
04.2018 - Current
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
Wilson Reading Instructor
Pinckney Schools
08.2014 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Teacher Consultant
Pinckney Community Schools
09.1994 - 06.2022
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for 10 students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
Adjunct Teacher
Cleary University
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
- Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep BAC courses interesting and engaging.
Education
Master's Degree and -
Teaching Certificate Special Education - undefined
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MichiganBachelor's of Arts - English and Psychology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MichiganSkills
- Online Instruction
- Thesis Advisement
- Faculty Partnerships
- Proficiency with Attachments
- Individualized Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Reading Skills
- Education Technology
- Online Class Teaching
Certification
Elementary K-5 all subjects K-8 (self-contained)
Emotional Impairment SE K-12
English BA 6-8
CC-XUX1000089023
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Centria Autism Services
04.2018 - Current
Adjunct Teacher
Cleary University
09.2014 - 06.2019
Wilson Reading Instructor
Pinckney Schools
08.2014 - 06.2022
Teacher Consultant
Pinckney Community Schools
09.1994 - 06.2022
Master's Degree and -
Teaching Certificate Special Education - undefined
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor's of Arts - English and Psychology
University of Michigan
Elementary K-5 all subjects K-8 (self-contained)
Emotional Impairment SE K-12
English BA 6-8
CC-XUX1000089023
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