Maureen Cooper
Rita
Montpelier,VT
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Masters Level Coursework
Work History
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Lamoille North Supervisory Union
Hyde Park, Vermont
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Washington South Supervisory Union
Northfield, Vermont
09.1989 - 06.2008
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Paraprofessional Educator
Harwood Union Middle High School
Moretown, Vermont
08.1989 - 09.1989
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Waitress
Woodstock Inn And Resort
Woodstock, Vermont
08.1972 - 08.1989
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
English as a Second Language Tutor
Woodstock Union Middle High School
Woodstock, Vermont
01.1989 - 05.1989
- Designed engaging instructional materials and activities.
- Built opportunities for real-world language use and learning outside classroom or formal learning environment.
- Demonstrated pronunciation and taught regional language differences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Vermont College
Montpelier.VT 11.1983 - 05.1989
Skills
Classroom management
Student records management
Special education
Lesson Planning
Disability assessment testing
Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Lamoille North Supervisory Union
08.2008 - 06.2014
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Washington South Supervisory Union
09.1989 - 06.2008
Paraprofessional Educator
Harwood Union Middle High School
08.1989 - 09.1989
English as a Second Language Tutor
Woodstock Union Middle High School
01.1989 - 05.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Vermont College
11.1983 - 05.1989
Waitress
Woodstock Inn And Resort
08.1972 - 08.1989