Dr. Michael J. Lally
Allston,MA
Summary
My objective is to be able to join a team of dedicated and passionate professionals who are working to improve the academic experience of all students.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education/Inclusion Teacher
James Hennigan K-8 School
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Teaching in a middle school special education classroom, both inclusion and substantially separate
- My Duties included:
- Lesson planning
- Behavioral contracting
- Development of Professional Development for staff
- Formulation and implementation of IEP’s
- Participation in team meetings
- Communication and coordination with parents
- Data analysis
- Lead teacher duties from 2016 - 2022
- Boston Teachers’ Union Building Representative
- Middle school teacher liaison;
- Yearbook advisor
Special Education/Inclusion Teacher
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
09.2009 - 06.2015
- I have taught both Inclusion and Special Education middle school classes in all subject areas, with some General education classes as well
- I have a good working knowledge of Connected Math, History Alive, Foss Science, and the BPS middle school ELA curriculum
- I have also taught technology to grades 3-8
- My duties included:
- Lesson Planning
- Formulation and implementation of individualized education plans
- Participation in team meetings
- Communication and coordination with parents and other stakeholders
- Data analysis using the Achievement Network assessment system
- Lead teacher duties from 2009-2014
- Governing Board member 2012-2014
- Basketball coach 2010-2012
- Boston Teachers’ Union Building Representative
Special Education Teacher
Orchard Gardens Pilot School
09.2003 - 06.2008
- At Orchard Gardens I taught in a substantially separate U4 classroom for grades 6-8
- As such I was responsible for all aspects of the middle school curriculum
- My duties included:
- Effective delivery and instruction of all subjects
- This required comprehensive knowledge of Connected Math, History/Civics Alive and the BPS ELA curriculum
- Special education testing including Woodcock Johnson
- The writing and implementation of Individualized Education Plans
- Writing and implementing behavioral contracts
- Membership on School Governing Board
- Data analysis of MCAS results
- Boston Teachers’ Union Building Representative
Special Education Teacher
Waltham High School
09.2002 - 06.2003
- At Waltham High School I taught in a substantially separate ED/BD classroom for grades 9-12
- As such I was responsible for all aspects of the high school curriculum
- My duties included:
- Effective delivery and instruction of all subjects
- Special education testing including Woodcock Johnson
- The writing and implementation of Individualized Education Plans
- Writing and implementing behavioral contracts
- Effective communication with parents and other stakeholders
Special Education Teacher
Fulton Heights Alternative School
09.1999 - 06.2002
- At Fulton Heights I taught in a substantially separate behavioral classroom for grades 6-8
- As such I was responsible for all aspects of the middle school curriculum
- My duties included:
- Effective delivery and instruction of all subjects
- Special education testing including Woodcock Johnson
- The writing and implementation of Individualized Education Plans
- Writing and implementing behavioral contracts
- Data analysis of MCAS results
Instructional Aide/Van Driver
McKinley Technical School
09.1994 - 06.1999
- Duties included assisting teachers in the classroom
- Driving students to and from school
Education
Ed.d - Leadership in Urban Schools
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA01.2025
M.Ed - Special Education
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA01.2000
BA - English
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA01.1990
Skills
- IEP development
- Executive functioning support
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Emotional regulation
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teaching
Certification
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate # 353613, Special Needs Grades 5-12 (Professional), English 5-12 (Provisional)
Timeline
Special Education/Inclusion Teacher
James Hennigan K-8 School
09.2015 - 06.2023
Special Education/Inclusion Teacher
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
09.2009 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher
Orchard Gardens Pilot School
09.2003 - 06.2008
Special Education Teacher
Waltham High School
09.2002 - 06.2003
Special Education Teacher
Fulton Heights Alternative School
09.1999 - 06.2002
Instructional Aide/Van Driver
McKinley Technical School
09.1994 - 06.1999
M.Ed - Special Education
University of Massachusetts - Boston
BA - English
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Ed.d - Leadership in Urban Schools
University of Massachusetts-Boston
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