MARY WIRASNIK
Cohoes,NY
Summary
Dedicated teacher passionate about promoting learning with hands-on activities, class technology, and individualized support. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Cardinal McCloskey Charter School
Bronx, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with general education teachers, and other providers to provide differentiated instruction and classroom modifications.
- Taught reading, spelling, and handwriting through PAF (Preventing Academic Failure) for 20 Kindergarten students.
- Created and implemented individualized Education plans and Behavior plans.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Kindergarten Teacher
Saint Mary's School
Ballston Spa , NY
08.2019 - Current
- Implemented district- wide Literacy and Math programs such as Wonders EnVision , Go Math!, and administered the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System to 14 students.
- Fostered relationships with parents and families by conducting parent-teacher conferences, organized field trips, and published a monthly newsletter keeping families informed about what the students were learning
- Incorporated technology, art, signing and movement into the curriculum to address different learning methods.
- Analyzed and maintained data on student assessments to instruct daily guided reading and math.
- Collaborated with other classroom teachers to incorporate each other's ideas into everyday teaching and worked with other classroom teachers to incorporate STEM lessons and reading buddies.
- Met with a common planning team that included the Technology teacher, Reading teacher, Librarian, and Principal weekly to collaborate on lessons and discuss students needs.
Substitute Teacher
BOCES
Albany, NY
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed K-4 classrooms of 18 to 24 students, including Special Education during the absence of assigned teachers.
- Educated students in various subjects in the elementary classroom environment and ensure seamless transition when the head teacher was unavailable.
- Managed daily classroom functions to promote positive learning outcomes.
- Utilized prearranged lesson plans for existing classes and used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Student Teacher
Bethlehem School District And South Colonie School District
Albany, NY
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Constructed lessons plans covering math, science, social studies, and English in an Intensive Skills classroom of 6 students at Bethlehem CSD.
- Created lesson plans that covered all subjects in a Kindergarten general education classroom of 15 students at South Colonie CSD.
- Experienced in teaching Fundations, Reading Writing Workshop and Go Math! Created powerpoints and smart board lessons for classroom lessons.
- Designed lessons that incorporated classroom Ipads and Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices.
Teacher Assistant
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Albany, NY
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided individual support for diverse students.
- Facilitated small-group lessons on varying subjects that included reading and math.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 14 Preschool students.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy (Birth- 6th Grade)
The College Of Saint Rose
Albany, NY08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/ Special Education
The College Of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05.2018
Skills
- Google Classroom
- Smartboard Technology
- Group and individual instruction
- Common Core and Next Generation Standards
- PAX Behavior Program
- Special Education
Certification
New York State Initial Certification in Early Childhood Education/ Special Education: (Birth- Grade 2), will be completed in May 2022 and New York State Certification in Literacy will be complete in May 2022
Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Experience
Team member for the Sanctuary Institute September 2021- Present
RISSE Refugee Center, April 2019- June 2019
Literacy Tutor at Albany School of Humanities, April 2019- June 2019
South Colonie Summer Literacy Academy, July 2017- August 2017
Help Yourself Academy, September 2016- May 2017
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Cardinal McCloskey Charter School
08.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Saint Mary's School
08.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher
BOCES
03.2018 - 06.2019
Student Teacher
Bethlehem School District And South Colonie School District
09.2017 - 12.2017
Teacher Assistant
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
04.2016 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Literacy (Birth- 6th Grade)
The College Of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/ Special Education
The College Of Saint Rose
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