Mary Geraghty
Mt. Prospect
Summary
Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for all by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Offering talent for captivating and motivating audiences. Brings foundation in communication principles and advanced presentation techniques.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant/Mentor, Interim Administrative Position
Glenview School District34
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex industry challenges with strategic recommendations.
- Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services/ Executive Director of Student Services
Glenview School District34
07.2017 - 06.2022
- Responsible for all Special Education Programs and Services including staffing
- Problem solve with individual providers, teams and building level administrators
- Communicate, interact, work effectively and cooperatively with all stakeholders
- Provide leadership for professional development for special education staff
- Oversee the training of special education associates
- NSSED/True North/Parochial Schools liaison to coordinate programming, staffing and activities
- Manage fiscal resources from the general fund and special education grants
- Prepare documentation and report data to the Illinois State Board of Education & Federal Government
- Act as the student records custodian for the District
- Participate in the recruitment and selection efforts of special education staff
Director of Special Education
Community Unit School District308
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Teaching and Learning Department Team Member
- Professional Development
- Completed a Comprehensive Special Education Audit
- Lead the Withdrawal Process from the Special Education Cooperative
- Designed the Comprehensive Plan for Future Special Education Programming
- Oversight for District Special Education Programming
- Budget
- State & Federal Reporting
- Legal Issues related to Special Education/504/OCR
Assistant Principal of Student Services/Special Education Division Head
Township High School District214
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Instructional leader & evaluator for special education department
- Championed diversity initiatives within the school community through cultural celebrations, guest speakers, and educational workshops.
- Established effective communication channels between teachers, parents, and administration for seamless information sharing.
- Oversaw the creation of a school-wide behavior management system, resulting in decreased disciplinary incidents.
- Improved student services by streamlining processes and implementing new initiatives.
Assistant Principal, Conyers Learning Academy (2006-2010), Assistant Principal, Kimball Hill (2006-2007)
Community Consolidated School District15
07.2006 - 06.2010
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
Special Education Teacher
Community Consolidated School District15
08.1993 - 06.2006
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher, Junior High School and High School
NSSEO Miner School
08.1989 - 01.1993
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten –2nd Grade
School District92, Lindop School
08.1986 - 06.1989
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
6th grade Teacher
Immaculate Conception School
01.1984 - 01.1986
Education
Advanced Certification - Education Administration
Concordia University
River Forest, Illinois10-2006
Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education - undefined
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, Illinois08.1989
Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education -
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois12.1983
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership & development
- Client relationships & engagement
- Continuous improvement
- Strategic processes
- Public speaking
- Project leadership
Training
- Crisis Prevention Institute
- Aggression Replacement Training
- No Excuses University Facilitator Training
- Differentiation training
- Student and Classroom management
- Facilitated and Participated in Book Studies
- PERA Qualified Evaluator: Teacher/Principal
- Using Brain Research for Reading Improvement
- Shared Decision Making
- University of Kansas Learning Strategies
- Literacy for Leaders
- Read180 Training & Leadership Conference Attendee
- SLANT – Multi-Sensory Structured Literacy Training
- AVID Training
Awards
Northern Illinois University Member of Wall of Distinguished Alumni
Assistive Technology mini-grant recipient
Malcolm Baldrige Award
Recipient of the Superintendent’s Communication Council Employee Recognition
INSPRA Distinguished Service Award of Excellence
Timeline
Consultant/Mentor, Interim Administrative Position
Glenview School District34
08.2022 - 12.2024
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services/ Executive Director of Student Services
Glenview School District34
07.2017 - 06.2022
Director of Special Education
Community Unit School District308
07.2013 - 06.2017
Assistant Principal of Student Services/Special Education Division Head
Township High School District214
07.2010 - 06.2013
Assistant Principal, Conyers Learning Academy (2006-2010), Assistant Principal, Kimball Hill (2006-2007)
Community Consolidated School District15
07.2006 - 06.2010
Special Education Teacher
Community Consolidated School District15
08.1993 - 06.2006
Special Education Teacher, Junior High School and High School
NSSEO Miner School
08.1989 - 01.1993
Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten –2nd Grade
School District92, Lindop School
08.1986 - 06.1989
6th grade Teacher
Immaculate Conception School
01.1984 - 01.1986
Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education - undefined
Northeastern Illinois University
Advanced Certification - Education Administration
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education -
Northern Illinois University
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