Maureen O'Neill
Ludington,MI
Summary
Dedicated special education teacher with 29 years of experience, focused on developing students' strengths boosting confidence and increasing their independence. Committed to fostering relationships and recognizing students' unique needs, while providing them with consistent routines and structure, leading to their social and academic growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
West Shore ESD
Ludington, MI
10.2023 - Current
- West Shore ESD Teacher of MoCI classroom for grades K-4, housed at Hart Public Schools Spitler Elementary - provide instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to ASD, CI and SXI students.
- Adapt curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Create a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students and establish positive relationships with students and their families.
Special Education Teacher
Kent Intermediate School District
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2019 - 09.2023
- August 2019-September 2023. Planned and coordinated instruction to promote academic, social and emotional growth for middle school students at KEC Oakleigh-Kent ISD's center-based school for emotionally impaired students in grades K-8.
- Participated in the development and implementation of Individual Education
Program (IEPs), including completion of progress reports, classroom observation records and Medicaid billing. - Collaborated closely with co-workers (para-professionals, related service providers, administration).
- Established positive relationships with students and their families, including frequent/active communication via texts, phone calls, emails and meetings.
Special Education Teacher
Reeths-Puffer Schools
Muskegon , MI
08.2000 - 07.2019
- Performed all duties as special education teacher at several grade levels/buildings, in various roles, including: regional elementary EI teacher and resource room teacher (Reeths-Puffer 5/6 Intermediate building), traveling float coverage for teacher planning periods in regional EI and CI classrooms (throughout North Service Unit), resource room teacher (Reeths-Puffer Elementary) and resource room/team teacher (Reeths-Puffer Middle School).
Special Education Teacher
Volusia County Schools
DeLand, FL
08.1993 - 07.2000
- Performed all duties as a special education teacher and DeLand Middle School (MoCI classroom) and George Marks Elementary (resource room teacher)
Education
Special Education/Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.1993
Associate Arts
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI04.1990
Skills
- Motivating Students
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
West Shore ESD
10.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Kent Intermediate School District
08.2019 - 09.2023
Special Education Teacher
Reeths-Puffer Schools
08.2000 - 07.2019
Special Education Teacher
Volusia County Schools
08.1993 - 07.2000
Special Education/Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Associate Arts
Muskegon Community College
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