Marisa McGowan
Coraopolis,PA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academics and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic goal achievement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Learning Support Teacher
Cornell School District- Cornell Jr./ Sr. High School 7-12
2019.10 - Current
- Develop strong interpersonal relationships with students and parents
- Collaborate with general education teachers weekly to co-plan/co-teach
- Adapt curriculum to better support student skill deficits
- Create/maintain individualized specially designed instruction for students in the general education setting
- Provide resources/ connect students to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to support potential transition services post-secondary
- Organize field trips to prepare for future employment roles/ career readiness skills
- Maintain and create individual student schedules to collect data on academic goals
- Create differentiated math lessons to meet the needs of all specific learning students
- Implement and write compliant IEPs/504s/Record Reviews to meet adequate deadlines consistently
- Implement class-wide positive behavior management plan
- Assist senior mentor teachers to create/ provide senior project feedback and guidance to students
- Maintain accurate documentation records of communication supports
- Implement use of innovative technology to improve student engagement with project-based learning
- Collaborate with life skill students/teachers with Coffee Cart Club to gain problem-solving skills
Special Education Learning Support Teacher
Propel Charter School- Homestead K-8
2017.11 - 2019.10
- Develop strong instructional classroom management skills
- Collaborate with other classroom teachers to build inclusion setting
- Provide consultation to all teachers regarding adaptations, accommodations, and modifications
- Establish strong communication and relationship building skills with students and families
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans
- Employ a variety of teaching methods of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
- Maintain and utilize accurate data to assist in developing differentiated instruction
- Create rigorous lesson plans and assessments to support all students' multiple intelligences
- Implement weekly reading and math interventions.
Nanny
Kcehowski Family
2015.08 - 2017.11
- Prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner for children
- Washed and organized laundry
- Volunteered at children's school
- Drove children back and forth to after school activities
- Organized and scheduled all activities
- Tutored/assisted with children's school work.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Freedom School District- Freedom Elementary School K-6
2014.12 - 2015.06
- Facilitated small study skill groups
- Implemented one-on-one reading instruction
- Helped the teacher prepare classroom materials and activities
- Arranged and created bulletin boards
- Provided inclusion assistance in all science and social studies classes
- Maintained confidentiality in all student matters.
Student Teaching
Freedom School District- Freedom Area Middle School K-8
2014.10 - 2014.12
- Created and integrated a variety of resources into math lessons
- Designed and implemented a research-based intervention plan
- Differentiated instruction to appropriately fit the students' learning styles
- Used IEP writer to help keep special education documents organized.
Student Teaching
Freedom School District- Freedom Elementary K-4
2014.10 - 2014.12
- Planned, created, and taught all core subjects: reading, language arts, math, social studies, and science
- Collaborated with families, team of teachers, administration, and staff members
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences
- Communicated with host teacher for feedback and progress evaluations.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Education -
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PASkills
- Proficient in PowerSchool Special Programs
- Microsoft Office Outlook
- Social Integration
- Classroom Management
- IEP Compliance
- Small Group Instruction
- Goal Setting
- Student Engagement
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
References
- Dr. Aaron Thomas, Superintendent, Cornell School District, (412) 264-5010, athomas@cornellsd.org
- Mrs. Carla Antoniades, Director of Pupil Services and Federal Programs, Cornell School District, (412) 264-5010 x1113, carlaantoniades@cornellsd.org
- Dr. Doug Szokoly, High School Principal, Cornell School District, (412) 264-5010, dszokoly@cornellsd.org
- Mr. Robert Budacki, Assistant High School Principal, New Brighton School District, (724) 846-1050
Certification
- Student Assistance Program K-12 Training - October 2023
- Pennsylvania State Test Administration Training - November 2023
Timeline
Special Education Learning Support Teacher
Cornell School District- Cornell Jr./ Sr. High School 7-12
2019.10 - Current
Special Education Learning Support Teacher
Propel Charter School- Homestead K-8
2017.11 - 2019.10
Nanny
Kcehowski Family
2015.08 - 2017.11
Special Education Paraprofessional
Freedom School District- Freedom Elementary School K-6
2014.12 - 2015.06
Student Teaching
Freedom School District- Freedom Area Middle School K-8
2014.10 - 2014.12
Student Teaching
Freedom School District- Freedom Elementary K-4
2014.10 - 2014.12
Bachelors of Science in Education -
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
- Student Assistance Program K-12 Training - October 2023
- Pennsylvania State Test Administration Training - November 2023
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