Michael Mooney
4 Haymaker Ln, Levittown,NY
Summary
After a fulfilling career in the corporate world, I felt a calling to become an educator. As a parent of an exceptional child with Autism, I have come to appreciate the love and the need of male teachers in this very special community. I retired from my position as a computer chief architect and went back to college to pursue my new dream. I am excited to take my state certification exams soon and am currently seeking a position as a Teacher Assistant or Substitute Teacher in a facility that allows for growth towards a primary teaching position
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher; Teacher’s Assistant; DSP
Genesis Eden II School for Autistic Children
Garden City, NY
07.2019 - Current
- Worked with children and adults in the following settings: self-contained classrooms, residential housings, community habilitation, outreach, at-home settings, and job sites.
- Assisted the teacher by implementing participants’ IEPs
- Collected Applied Behavior Analysis performance data as directed by the teacher. In addition, ABC data is collected on students' maladaptive behaviors as directed by a behavioral specialist.
- Transports participants to and from primary site location, residences, community participants' jobs, community-based activities, and additional hub site locations.
- Perform one-on-one and group instructional and non-instructional duties under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Provide ABA At-home services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Community Habilitation/Respite Provider
Independent Support Services (ISS)
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Provides education, instruction, direct services, and supports that promote participant chosen, individualized outcomes which empower and enable the participant to achieve their stated goals and live to the fullest extent possible
- Ensure a person-centered approach is used in all aspects of service delivery
- Act as an advocate for participants
- Encourage self-advocacy and choices
- Assist individuals in community integration and developing relationships
- Assist with medical appointments including transportation to and from appointments
- Provide off-site job coaching
- Programmed Proloquo2Go (Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)) to support programs that required additional communication support
- Providing in-home respite care or out-of-home care, depending on the needs of the family and the individual requiring respite
- Encouraged development of life skills such as budgeting money, time management, job readiness training.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to clients when needed.
- Educated families on how best to support their loved ones with disabilities.
Senior Software Architect (Chief Architect)
Zurich North America
07.1999 - 05.2016
- Over my 17-year tenure, I held positions such as software/web developer, project manager, IT director, & software architect
- My last position, as Chief Architect for the region of Canada, consisted of collaborating with other professionals to determine functional and non-functional requirements for new software or applications; Using tools and methodologies to create representations for functions and user interface of desired product; Developing high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and feasibility; Define all aspects of development from appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards; Communicate successfully all concepts and guidelines to the development team; Oversee progress of development team to ensure consistency with the initial design.
Software Developer
American International Group (AIG)
04.1992 - 07.1999
- Computer Programmer that is responsible for writing insurance applications for specialty business units
- Applications included underwriting, claims, financial, operations, Security, etc
- Programming Languages: Visual Basic, Java, HTML, XML, JavaScript, SQL, C++, C#, PowerShell, and All Microsoft Office Applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education-Gen. Ed. & Special Ed.
Long Island University-LI Post
New York12-2022
A.A. in Early Childhood Education -
Nassau Community College
Skills
- Extensive Computer Skills
- Extensive Project Management and Leadership Skills
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Trained
- Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention- Revised (SCIP-R)
- CPR/First Aid certification
- American Sign Language (Beginner-Immediate)
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Crafting
- American Sign Language
References
Zurich North America, Thomas Foschino, 631-664-8000, tfoschino@archinsurance.com, Cathi DeGarmo, 631-872-7257, Cathi29@aol.com
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Habilitation/Respite Provider
Independent Support Services (ISS)
08.2019 - 09.2020
Substitute Teacher; Teacher’s Assistant; DSP
Genesis Eden II School for Autistic Children
07.2019 - Current
Senior Software Architect (Chief Architect)
Zurich North America
07.1999 - 05.2016
Software Developer
American International Group (AIG)
04.1992 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education-Gen. Ed. & Special Ed.
Long Island University-LI Post
A.A. in Early Childhood Education -
Nassau Community College
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