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Training
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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, Illinois
10-2006

Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education - undefined

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, Illinois
08.1989

Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education -

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
12.1983

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
Mary Geraghty