Mary Erdmann
Evergreen Park
Summary
Dedicated education professional with extensive experience designing and implementing individualized education plans. Proven ability to create a positive learning environment that is tailored to the needs of each student focusing on optimizing inclusion in a general education setting. Patient educator with a passion for helping children with exceptionalities reach their full potential. Possesses an in-depth knowledge of best practices and special education law. Skilled in developing and implementing differentiated instruction plans. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive shared objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to support the school mission, needs, and increase service value.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Union Treasurer
Atwood Heights School District 125 Lawn Manor School
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions, including cash receipts, disbursements, investments, transfers
- Reconcile monthly bank statements and investments
- Review and control costs to optimize budget planning and results
- Assist with special projects such as forecasting future expenses or analyzing potential investments
- Establish and manage treasury processes to drive continuous improvement and digital transformation
Special Education Teacher
Atwood Heights School District 125 Lawn Manor School
08.2015 - 06.2024
- Develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs
- Provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students in need
- Review IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers
- Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and related services to develop behavioral and academic Response to Intervention (RTI) goals and plans for our learners with exceptionalities
- School ambassador for Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training staff on effective behavioral interventions
- Offer small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring reading, writing, and math support
- Utilize a variety of teaching strategies to support the learning of diverse learners
- Implement positive behavior management techniques to foster an effective learning environment
- Optimize inclusion in general education settings for students
- Ensure that the least restrictive environment is maintained for each student and that their accommodations and modifications are being met
Director of Special Education
Brother Rice High School
06.2024 - Current
- Special education teacher and director for new program of inclusion implementing peer mentor support in both the small instruction and larger general education setting.
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Align general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Utilize a curriculum designed for special-needs students which applies various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinate special education services through frequent principal and dean collaboration and consultation.
- Coordinate retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
- Assist in the development and coordination of after-school programs and activities.
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Teach multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Assemble resource materials to communicate helpful information to parents and staff regarding special needs topics.
- Prepare classrooms for class activities and provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Encourage students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Lead activities that develop students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Teach students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Vice President of Operations
Bank of America
09.1995 - 08.2015
- Assessed risks associated with new projects and initiatives then developed mitigation plans accordingly in order to minimize potential losses
- Provided leadership by setting clear expectations for staff members while managing their development needs through mentoring and coaching
- Led cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of high-profile projects on time and within budget
- Established effective communication channels between departments to facilitate collaboration and promote transparency across the organization
- Designed key performance indicators to measure the success of operational initiatives against established goals
- Recruited top talent from both inside and outside the organization in order to build a highly skilled team capable of meeting challenging objectives
- Managed a team of operations professionals to ensure timely completion of tasks in line with company standards and expectations
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Special Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, Indiana09.2022
Certification in Elementary Education - undefined
Governors State University
08.2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois05.1993
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Motivating Students
- IEP Development
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Team Collaboration
- Development of Social Skills
- Classroom Management
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Parent Communication
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Emotional Disorders
- Instructional Techniques
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Adaptive Strategies
- Account Reconciliation
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Due Diligence
- Financial Management
Certification
- Professional Educator License (PEL)
- Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1)
Timeline
Director of Special Education
Brother Rice High School
06.2024 - Current
Union Treasurer
Atwood Heights School District 125 Lawn Manor School
05.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Atwood Heights School District 125 Lawn Manor School
08.2015 - 06.2024
Vice President of Operations
Bank of America
09.1995 - 08.2015
Certification in Elementary Education - undefined
Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology
Northern Illinois University
- Professional Educator License (PEL)
- Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1)
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Special Education
American College of Education
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