MARYBETH FORTUNATO
Rochester
Summary
Seasoned Secondary Coordinator with solid background in educational administration and curriculum development. Proven ability to foster a positive learning environment, ensuring optimal student performance and teacher productivity. Strengths include exceptional leadership abilities, strong communication skills, and proven success in implementing innovative educational strategies that enhance teaching effectiveness and improve student outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Coordinator of Special Education
Spencerport Central School District
Spencerport
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated curriculum development for secondary education programs.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teaching staff.
- Implemented student support initiatives to enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents and community stakeholders on educational initiatives.
- Supervised daily operations of secondary school activities and events.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for academic programs and assessments.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external educational organizations.
- Led data analysis efforts to inform instructional strategies and interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and achievement levels.
- Researched best practices in instruction and assessment to inform decision-making by school leadership.
- Assisted in the development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the recruitment of qualified faculty members for teaching positions.
Special Education Teacher
Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District
Honeoye Falls
08.2014 - 06.2023
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Developed rigorous and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Collaborated with general education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning and promote inclusion.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Facilitated functional life skills development with students through explicit instruction, community based learning opportunities and volunteer work.
- Worked collaboratively with classroom staff and service providers to create continuity and team work amongst classroom staff.
Behavior Support Assistant
Wheatland-Chili Central School District
Scottsville
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Worked with multidisciplinary school team members to provide comprehensive mental healthcare to students both in the classroom and in the counseling office.
- Assisted with the de-escalation of students in crisis in the classroom.
- Assisted school team members, social workers and administration in creating behavior plans to support students in the classroom.
- Monitor a safe space for students removed from their educational setting.
- Enhanced student engagement in classroom activities by supporting their participation in the general education setting.
Special Education Teacher
Mary Cariola Children's Center
Rochester
08.2009 - 10.2013
- Provided instruction in a 7:1:4 classroom for students with significant behavioral and intellectual disabilities.
- Classroom leader in charge of maintaining a positive classroom community for teaching assistants through monthly professional development, team building exercises, and 1:1 meetings.
- Developed IEPs for students designed to work on target skills to close gains with same age students.
- The writing and implementation of behavioral intervention plans.
- Facilitator of team and therapeutic meetings to promote student specific skills development, growth and continuity amongst services.
Education
School District Leader Certificate - Administrative Education
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, NY05-2024
Special Education Extension 7 - 12 - Special Education Extension 7-12
St. Rose / Cayuga College
New York05.2015
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Saint John Fisher College
Rochester08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Niagara University
Niagara Falls05.2006
Skills
- Data analysis
- Instructional coaching
- Educational leadership
- Instructional technology
- Learning management system proficiency
- Staff development
- Social skills enhancement
- Professional development
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Secondary Coordinator of Special Education
Spencerport Central School District
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District
08.2014 - 06.2023
Behavior Support Assistant
Wheatland-Chili Central School District
02.2014 - 06.2014
Special Education Teacher
Mary Cariola Children's Center
08.2009 - 10.2013
School District Leader Certificate - Administrative Education
University of Rochester
Special Education Extension 7 - 12 - Special Education Extension 7-12
St. Rose / Cayuga College
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Saint John Fisher College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Niagara University