MOLLY SHANNON
Manchester,CT
Summary
Results-driven Special Education Professional enhancing student outcomes through tailored education plans and effective behavioral interventions. Collaborates with families and educators to foster inclusive learning environments and support diverse needs. Develops adaptive learning strategies and individualized education plans, ensuring each student's unique requirements are met.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
ODYSSEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Manchester, CT
01.2021 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavioral intervention strategies in classroom settings.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjusted plans based on data-driven insights.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student learning.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for students, families, educators, and service providers, managing 20+ concurrent cases and ensuring successful implementation of individualized plans.
- Build and maintain strong relationships through responsive communication, expectation management, and problem resolution.
- Train and mentor educators as a CT TEAM Mentor, providing onboarding, coaching, and ongoing professional support.
- Lead virtual and in-person meetings, presenting information, facilitating decision-making, and guiding stakeholders through processes and action plans.
- Coordinate complex workflows across multidisciplinary teams, proactively managing deadlines, documentation, meetings, and follow-up actions.
- Utilized digital platforms and AI tools to streamline workflows and improve communication among stakeholders.
- Tracked performance metrics, analyzed trends, identified risks, and implemented strategies to enhance student outcomes.
- Facilitated inclusive classroom activities promoting peer interaction.
Riding Instructor, IEA Coach & Camp Coordinator
FOLLY FARM SHOW STABLES
Simsbury, USA
08.2019 - Current
- Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and customer communications for lessons, camps, and team activities.
- Build strong client relationships through proactive communication, goal setting, and ongoing support.
- Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while ensuring a positive and organized customer experience.
Special Education Teacher (DSAP)
ODYSSEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Manchester, USA
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinated services, documentation, and stakeholder communication for students receiving specialized support.
- Facilitated meetings, tracked progress toward goals, and ensured timely completion of deliverables and reporting requirements.
- Supported continuity of services during the transition to virtual learning through implementation of remote systems and digital workflows.
Classroom Paraprofessional
ODYSSEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Manchester, USA
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated communication between staff and families to ensure alignment on student progress and maintained detailed documentation of progress records.
- Executed projects and tracked data to support implementation of individualized support plans.
Education
M.S. - Special Education
University of Hartford
Hartford, CT05-2020
B.S. - Psychology
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05-2016
A.S. - Early Childhood Education
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT05-2014
Skills
- Educational software
- Digital learning tools
- Individualized support strategies
- Formative assessment
- Collaborative teaching
- Classroom logistics management
- Student progress assessment
- Family engagement
- Post-secondary planning
- Customer Onboarding & Training
- Client Relationship Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Project Coordination
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Virtual collaboration tools
- Process Improvement
- Workflow Management
- Documentation & Compliance
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Data collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Mentoring and training
Certification
- CT TEAM Mentor Certified
- LETRS Certified
- Wilson Reading System Trained
- PMT/Crisis Prevention Certified
- SafeSport Certified
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
ODYSSEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
01.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher (DSAP)
ODYSSEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
08.2020 - 01.2021
Riding Instructor, IEA Coach & Camp Coordinator
FOLLY FARM SHOW STABLES
08.2019 - Current
Classroom Paraprofessional
ODYSSEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
08.2019 - 06.2020
M.S. - Special Education
University of Hartford
B.S. - Psychology
Eastern Connecticut State University
A.S. - Early Childhood Education
Manchester Community College