Mary Vertin
Houlton,Wisconsin
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher in the areas of Early Childhood education and working with students with severe disabilities and medically complex needs. Skilled in adapting and modifying curriculum, assessment interpretation, assistive technology, and curriculum planning to support measurable student growth.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Stillwater Public Schools
Stillwater, MN
08.2013 - 05.2026
- Created IEP goals aligned with Stillwater Public Schools special education standards.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, observations, and parent communication to inform instructional strategies.
- Provided differentiated instruction for diverse learners in inclusive classroom settings.
- Facilitated IEP meetings with families, staff, and related service providers to collaboratively develop and review student goals.
Special Education teacher
Centennial Schools
Circle Pines, MN
08.1988 - 06.2005
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed IEP goals with district special education team
- Delivered individualized instruction in early learning classroom..
- Adapted lessons for diverse developmental and communication needs
- Collaborated with parents on classroom plans and support
- Coordinated services with therapists and classroom staff
- Collaborated with therapists to design effective intervention strategies such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists.
Education
License in Autism Spectrum Disorders - Special Education
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN04-2003
License in Severe And Profound Disabilites - Special Education
University of St Thomas
St. Paul, MN04-1992
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education license
University of St Thomas
St. Paul MN06-1987
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature/ Psychology
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN05-1983
Skills
- IEP creation
- IEP facilitation
- Differentiated instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Assessment interpretation
- Assistive technology
- Curriculum planning
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Stillwater Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2026
Special Education teacher
Centennial Schools
08.1988 - 06.2005
License in Autism Spectrum Disorders - Special Education
Hamline University
License in Severe And Profound Disabilites - Special Education
University of St Thomas
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education license
University of St Thomas
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature/ Psychology
St. Olaf College