Mary Ellen Maclure
Newport,Vermont
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Educator
Newport City Elementary School
Newport, Vt.
08.1979 - 06.2019
- Assessed, identified and provided specialized instruction to students with special needs.
- Developed Individualized Education Programs for assigned students.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers and administrators in the development of IEP goals and objectives.
- Monitored student progress towards IEP goals and objectives, making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Provided behavior management strategies to support learning in the classroom setting.
- Facilitated communication between general education teachers and special education staff.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional practices in the classroom setting.
- Conducted assessments to identify areas of need for individual students.
- Engaged in professional development activities related to best practice teaching methods for special needs students.
- Participated in team meetings with other professionals to develop appropriate educational plans for students with disabilities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress including assessment data, daily notes and attendance records.
- Served on committees related to special education initiatives such as curriculum development or program evaluation.
- Adapted curricula materials as needed based on individual student abilities.
- Incorporated technology into lessons when applicable to enhance learning outcomes.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/elementary Ed
University of Maine At Farmington
Farmington, ME05-1979
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Instructional Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom integration
- Interpersonal Communication
Affiliations
- Newport City Elementary School Board 3 yrs.
- Elected Vice Chair for 2024-2025 year
- Member of NCSU Full Board,Executive Board,and Negotiations Committee
- Member of ONERTA(Vice President)
- Member of Vermont Retired Teachers Association
- Special Olympics Coordinator for Orleans Essex Special Olympics
- Basketball coach for Orleans Essex Special Olympics
Recently appointed Guardian At Litem for Orleans County
Timeline
Special Educator
Newport City Elementary School
08.1979 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/elementary Ed
University of Maine At Farmington
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