Mary L. Egan
Washington,NJ
Summary
Professional Summary
As an Educator I believe the relationships you build with your students, staff, parents and community will create a strength where students are able to succeed in life. I have 28 years experience in public education. My journey began as a third grade teacher. As my passion for learning grew so did my opportunities. After leaving the classroom I spent time as a reading specialist, Director of Multiple Projects, Director of Curriculum and the Director of Teaching and Learning.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Washington Township Board Of Education
09.2009 - Current
- Created customized curriculum maps for K-12 grade.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Worked as family liaison
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Facilitated and led Academic Coaches to apply best practices in Curriculum and Instruction.
- Increased parent involvement in the learning process by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices, resulting in improved student performance on assessments and increased mastery of key concepts.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers, sharing best practices and innovative teaching strategies in early childhood special education.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
Kindergarten and Preschool Teacher
Valley Brook Day School
11.2001 - 06.2009
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Reviewed and refreshed curriculum with faculty members to continuously improve quality of instruction.
- Managed budget of $ 3 million for Federal and State Grants.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with departments and school principals to achieve the District's Strategic Plan.
- Developed and Implemented of the MUSD Health Service Plan.
- Created the MUSD Counseling Design to establish equity of services for all students.
- Used data to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Collaborated with the technology department to implement a student one to one computer initiative.
- Developed a tuition based preschool.
- Developed Dual Language preschool.
- Implemented of the Maricopa Virtual Academy.
- Managed team of 75 department members, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
NJ Model Marketing Education Teacher/Coordinator, Public Relations and Marketing
Union High School
09.1990 - 06.2000
- Built positive and productive relationships with New Jersey Marketing/Business teachers to drive improvements to instructional strategies and programs.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups 9-12 grade.
- Boosted student engagement with group projects and collaborative activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Advised students on career pathways and post-secondary opportunities within the field of business, guiding their educational goals.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or competitions related to business education concepts, encouraging further exploration beyond the classroom setting.
- Established relationships with local businesses to create internship opportunities for students seeking hands-on experience in their desired industry.
- Initiated collaboration between colleagues to share resources and ideas for improved lesson planning across the department.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups. Union Center National Bank teller program
Education
Master of Arts - Business Education
College of New Jersey, The
Trenton, NJBachelor of Science - Marketing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJABD - Elementary Special Education Leadership
Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ12.2024
Specialist of Education - Elementary Special Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ09.2014
Skills
- Collaboration
- Team building
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal communication
- Planning and coordination
- Cultural awareness
- Responsible
- Organization and time management
Accomplishments
- Standard Professional Elementary K-8 Standard Professional Superintendent Standard Professional Principal Endorsements Reading Specialist K-12 Structured English Immersion Early Childhood Endorsement Birth-Age 8 Professional Accomplishments National Staff Development Academy 13 Graduate Institute of Cultural Affairs TOP Facilitator (ICA) TOT ICA Facilitation Graphics Trauma Informed Practices De-escalation -KOI PBIS Kagan Emergency Response TOT Google Level 1 Focused Implementation / ICA Classroom Instruction - TOT Math Solutions -TOT Thinking Maps TOT.
- Supervised team of 1 -800 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 1 - 800 staff members / 9 school sites in the development of the Maricopa Unified School District Strategic Plan.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Washington Township Board Of Education
09.2009 - Current
Kindergarten and Preschool Teacher
Valley Brook Day School
11.2001 - 06.2009
NJ Model Marketing Education Teacher/Coordinator, Public Relations and Marketing
Union High School
09.1990 - 06.2000
Master of Arts - Business Education
College of New Jersey, The
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
ABD - Elementary Special Education Leadership
Centenary University
Specialist of Education - Elementary Special Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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