Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Maria Kiely

Tappan,NY

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Children's Room Information Specialist

Nyack Library
Nyack, NY
11.2020 - Current
  • assist patrons locating materials
  • suggest literature to patrons that fit their individual needs and tastes
  • locate material using WorkFlows
  • lead literature based activities for K-5 children incorporating art, crafts and/or STEAM

Early Intervention Reading Specialist

Byram Hills Central School District
Armonk, NY
09.1995 - 06.2020
  • Tracked student progress over time by collecting, analyzing, interpreting data from multiple sources.
  • Provided direct instruction to young children with reading difficulties using evidence-based strategies.
  • Advised parents on ways they can support their child's reading at home.
  • Mentored new staff members in best practices for early literacy instruction.
  • Attended IEP meetings as necessary to discuss student progress and make recommendations regarding services or modifications.
  • Developed instructional materials and activities to meet the needs of struggling readers.

Classroom Teacher

NYC Board Of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.1986 - 06.1995
  • Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
  • Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.

Education

Literacy Certification

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
05-1992

Master of Arts - Special Education

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
05-1990

Bachelor of Science - Education

Saint John's University
Queens, NY
05-1986

Skills

  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Effective Communication

Accomplishments

  • Member of the ALA 2024 Geisel Award Committee

Certification

  • Certified NYS Reading Specialist
  • Training in the following systems:

PAF, The Wilson Reading System, Orton Gillingham, Fountas and Pinnel's LLI Reading Program

Timeline

Children's Room Information Specialist

Nyack Library
11.2020 - Current

Early Intervention Reading Specialist

Byram Hills Central School District
09.1995 - 06.2020

Classroom Teacher

NYC Board Of Education
09.1986 - 06.1995

Literacy Certification

Hofstra University

Master of Arts - Special Education

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York

Bachelor of Science - Education

Saint John's University
  • Certified NYS Reading Specialist
  • Training in the following systems:

PAF, The Wilson Reading System, Orton Gillingham, Fountas and Pinnel's LLI Reading Program

Maria Kiely