MARISSA N. GILLOOLEY
Jacksonville
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated special education teacher with extensive experience working in self-contained classrooms, including Pre-K to 4th grade, and high school settings for students with autism. Skilled in developing and writing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), implementing structured teaching methodologies, and providing 1:1 support to foster academic, social, and communicational growth. Experienced in leading professional development sessions, mentoring colleagues, and collaborating with parents, and service providers to ensure students’ success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Oak Hill Academy
Jacksonville
08.2021 - Current
- Taught in self-contained Pre-K–4th grade classrooms, supporting students with autism, and moderate disabilities.
- Participated in a Teacher Leadership Cohort Program to strengthen instructional leadership and drive school-wide improvement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented IEPs, administered assessments, and collaborated in team meetings to set goals and behavior strategies.
- Applied structured teaching methodologies to create a highly organized classroom environment, including individualized student schedules, hands-on materials, token boards, and visual supports.
- Modeled appropriate behaviors and implemented positive reinforcement techniques in alignment with IEP support plans, using progress monitoring data to guide interventions.
- Managed paraprofessionals and collaborated with related service providers to support communication, socialization, and developmental goals.
- Supported student communication through individualized systems, including core boards, visual supports, and voice output devices.
Special Education Teacher
Brooklyn Occupational Training Center
Brooklyn
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Taught in a self-contained high school classroom within a vocational school setting, supporting students with severe autism.
- Established and maintained a structured classroom environment focused on developing vocational skills, providing students with hands-on training, and real-world applications to enhance independence and job readiness.
- Completed intensive leadership training, and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Developed and wrote Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students, ensuring tailored goals, accommodations, and modifications to support academic success, and meet individual learning needs.
1:1 Teacher Assistant
Deer Park Free Union School District
Deer Park
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed a B-2 self-contained autism classroom, providing 1:1 assistance to students with autism, ensuring personalized support for academic and behavioral development.
- Observe and collect data through discrete trial training, and build program books based on the student's needs.
- Implement various behavioral assessments, FBA's, VB-MMAP and SANDI to help develop behavioral interventions plans and Individual Education Plans.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays, and demonstrations.
ABA Home Therapist
Deer Park Free Union School District
Brooklyn
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Home provider for three students with autism.
- One-hour ABA therapy session in home setting or in the community.
- Therapy consists of discrete trial training, social skills, ADL skills and community-based skills based on the student's needs from their IEP.
- Data collection for discrete trial training and behavioral data was recorded.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education & Childhood
New Paltz State University of New York
New Paltz, NY08.2014
Skills
- Trained in Professional Crisis Management (PCM)
- Certified in Clinical Educator Training (CET) for mentoring teachers
- Completed Teacher Leadership Cohort
- Collaboration with SLPs, OTs, BCBAs, and site coaches
- Positive attitude, and self-motivated
- Receptive to feedback
Excelled in:
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Calendar
- Boardmarker
- Canva
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Oak Hill Academy
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Brooklyn Occupational Training Center
08.2018 - 06.2021
1:1 Teacher Assistant
Deer Park Free Union School District
09.2016 - 08.2018
ABA Home Therapist
Deer Park Free Union School District
09.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education & Childhood
New Paltz State University of New York
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