Maureen McDonald
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer-Eccles Elementary School
Canby School District
Canby, Oregon
11.2018 - 11.2018
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Willamette Education Service District
Salem, Oregon
01.2007 - 06.2013
- Provided direct instruction in the areas of academics, communication, behavior management, and social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents and other professionals to ensure that each student's needs were met.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment where students could learn and grow.
- Monitored student progress by collecting data on activities and assessments.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors from students.
- Facilitated small group instruction based on individual student needs.
- Used technology tools to support learning objectives for all students.
- Promoted inclusion through collaboration with general education teachers.
- Organized field trips and extracurricular activities to promote social interaction among peers.
- Conducted assessments to identify areas of need for each student.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance for reporting purposes.
- Integrated evidence-based practices into lesson plans and classroom instruction.
- Worked closely with therapists such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists.
- Participated in IEP meetings to discuss goals, accommodations, modifications.
- Assisted in developing transition plans for students transitioning between levels or exiting services.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies designed by behavior specialists.
- Incorporated assistive technology into instructional activities when necessary.
- Coached paraprofessionals in providing effective instruction to special needs students.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.
Education
Master of Science - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Ed.Spec
Portland State University
Portland, OR12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2001
High School Diploma -
PCC
Beaverton/Porland Areas12-1991
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORSome College (No Degree) - Psychology/Sociology
PCC
Portland, ORSkills
- Multitasking
- First Aid/CPR
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Training & Development
- Written Communication
- Planning
- Organization and Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Verbal Communication
- Leadership
- Organization
- Supervision and leadership
Timeline
Volunteer-Eccles Elementary School
Canby School District
11.2018 - 11.2018
Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Willamette Education Service District
01.2007 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Ed.Spec
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Portland State University
High School Diploma -
PCC
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of Oregon
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology/Sociology
PCC