Mary Katherine News
Medford,NJ
Summary
Accommodating licensed professional skilled in developing and delivering engaging, interactive and effective lessons for students of all ages. Passionate about fostering a positive learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. Proven ability to assess and adapt to student needs and customize lesson plans accordingly. Adept in motivating difficult behaviors, including both autistic and non-compliant students, through utilization of evidence-based practices while cultivating a supportive environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Elementary Teacher K-4th Grade
Katz-Dalsey Academy Charter School
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Delivered social studies lessons for 5 classes each of grades K-4, totaling over 500 students.
- Designed and implemented a culturally responsive and inquiry-based social studies curriculum, aligning with the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS) framework and integrating technology to enhance engagement and critical thinking skills.
- Adjusted classroom management style according to students needs and behaviors.
- Prepared, administered and graded social studies tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods including lectures, discussions, cooperative learning activities, demonstrations, and multimedia resources.
- Employed various instructional techniques to meet individual needs of students.
- Maintained accurate records of grades and attendance for each student.
- Engaged all learners by incorporating differentiated instruction techniques into lessons.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills in order to promote problem solving abilities within the class.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment to facilitate learning.
- Facilitated group work and individual instruction based on student needs.
- Established positive rapport with students and parents through home calls and emails.
Academic Support Elementary Teacher
Katz-Dalsey Academy Charter School
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student performance through observation and review of student work products.
- Utilized various instructional strategies such as cooperative learning, direct instruction and differentiated instruction.
- Worked collaboratively with homeroom teachers on language goals for nonverbal learners.
- Created an encouraging atmosphere that fostered a positive attitude toward learning among students.
- Provided emotional support to struggling learners while reinforcing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Katz-Dalsey Academy Charter School
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Adapted teaching style to virtual learning while differentiating instruction accordingly.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by providing opportunities for inquiry-based exploration.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment by recognizing effort, fostering collaboration, and celebrating successes.
- Demonstrated strong classroom management skills while monitoring student behavior.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Supports Coordinator
Partnership For Community Supports
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed high-volume caseloads, providing administrative support to members diagnosed with developmental disabilities and their families as to lead to the healthiest, most self-sufficient and productive lives within their capabilities
- Maximized patients' outcomes by working with members, family, and care professional as a support team to develop an Individual Service Plan, meeting regularly to monitor progress, update the ISP, and conduct Zoom/Google Duo video calls to members’ homes
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support services for clients, improving outcomes across multiple domains.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client interactions and progress toward goals, providing a clear record of care provided.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by diligently monitoring case documentation and maintaining accurate records for audit purposes.
- Coordinated services, including identifying needs, as well as planning, obtaining, and monitoring the effectiveness of those services, for a case load of 20+ members
- Interfaced on the phone and via email with customers and PFCS employees in resolving member care issues.
Behavioral Therapist
Family Therapy And Consultation Services
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided an effective in-home clinical intervention plan designed for the restoration of an autistic child, youth, adolescent or young adult to his or her best possible functional level.
- Displayed teamwork in collaborating with BCBA and case manager to address both emotional and behavioral challenges experienced by children and adolescents with moderate to high needs.
- Developed familiarity with DAP note format in recording youth's behavior, progress, and foreseeable barriers.
- Utilized analytical ability in presenting a concrete, concise plan of action for each session based on youth's previous progress.
Lead Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare Autism Services
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Trained and shadowed new Behavior Technicians on in-home and/or in-center cases.
- Provided additional support on difficult or specialty cases when matched to area of expertise (aggressive behaviors, instructional control, etc.).
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Exceeded expectation by substituting for absent Behavior Technicians or cases where a Behavior Technician has yet to be assigned.
- Led team of Behavioral Technicians in delivering assistance to customer service
- department on daily basis.
- Developed experience in dealing with difficult situations through routine seminar trainings.
Registered Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare Autism Services
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Worked daily with a nonverbal/low functioning autistic children, youth adolescent, and young adults, providing Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) Therapy to clients under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Utilized ABA techniques, such as classical conditioning, shaping and chaining, discrete-trial teaching procedures, stimulus control transfer procedures, prompt and prompt fading procedures, etc, in observing client behavior daily at client's home.
- Used contingencies of reinforcement (e.g., conditioned/unconditioned reinforcement, continuous/intermittent schedules).
- Implement interventions based on modification of antecedents such as motivating/ establishing operations and discriminative stimuli.
- Collaborated on program operations with BCBA and case manager, including offering feedback from participants and improvement recommendations.
- Implemented ongoing staff training programs and educational sessions based on a collaborative crisis intervention model.
- Documented daily updates to management on renewal progress, at-risk renewals and renewals forecast.
- Complied with applicable legal, regulatory and workplace requirements for data collection, storage and transportation.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Responded appropriately to feedback and maintain or improve performance accordingly.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Input information from customer calls and onsite service visits into the company's system using ABA Advantage.
Substitute Teacher
Insight Workforce Solutions
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Paraprofessional Educator
Somerdale Park Elementary
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Facilitated seamless transitions between learning activities by efficiently organizing supplies and preparing spaces for optimal productivity.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Boosted classroom engagement by incorporating interactive, hands-on activities into daily lesson plans.
- Elevated overall class performance by providing targeted feedback on assignments that guided students towards improvement.
- Aided teachers in coordinating extracurricular events and field trips, providing enriching experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching students' understanding of various subjects.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN (unfinished)Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01.2012
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Individualized Instruction
- Corrective Action Leadership
- Standards Compliance
- Behavioral Improvement
- Student Monitoring
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
- Standard NJ Teaching License, Elementary Grades K-6 - 2023
- Registered Behavior Technician Course Completion, MedCerts - 2018
Timeline
Social Studies Elementary Teacher K-4th Grade
Katz-Dalsey Academy Charter School
10.2021 - 01.2024
Academic Support Elementary Teacher
Katz-Dalsey Academy Charter School
09.2021 - 10.2023
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Katz-Dalsey Academy Charter School
02.2021 - 06.2021
Supports Coordinator
Partnership For Community Supports
08.2020 - 11.2020
Behavioral Therapist
Family Therapy And Consultation Services
08.2019 - 10.2019
Lead Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare Autism Services
03.2019 - 07.2019
Registered Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare Autism Services
08.2018 - 03.2019
Paraprofessional Educator
Somerdale Park Elementary
09.2015 - 04.2016
Substitute Teacher
Insight Workforce Solutions
08.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Temple University
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