Shanley Driscoll
Limestone,ME
Summary
Professional educator looking for a Middle School English and Language Arts role. Proven ability to develop and deliver comprehensive lesson plans that support diverse learning styles. Focused on fostering collaborative learning environment and achieving educational goals. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic classroom settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Support Coordinator
Maine School of Science and Mathematics
08.2024 - Current
- Wrote and implemented IEPs for students qualifying for special education services
- Wrote and implemented 504 plans
- Taught First Year Seminar, a study skills class for first year students
- Guided and coached any students in need of academic and/or executive functioning support
- Ran team meetings for students on IEPs and 504s as well as for any students needing extra support.
Student Support Teacher
ACS Egham International School
08.2016 - 06.2024
- Case manager for 10 to 15 students in grades 6 through 8
- Wrote Individual Learning Plans for each student and worked closely with students and mainstream teachers to implement accommodations
- Provided accommodations such as extra time and small group testing
- Gave students direct instruction, in a pull-out setting, in written expression, reading comprehension, executive functioning skills, and math skills
- Provided push-in support, working with students in their mainstream classes
- Acted as an academic and pastoral advisor for groups of students ranging in size from 10 to 22
- Conducted testing using assessment tools such as MAP (NWEA), CAT4, and Lucid
Learning Specialist
The American School in London
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided direct instruction, in a pull out setting, as well as classroom support for 11 middle school students (7th and 8th graders)
- Managed and implemented Individual Education Plans for 11 middle school students
- Implemented accommodations and conducted informal testing for students having difficulty in the mainstream classroom
- Acted as academic advisor for 11 students in 7th grade
Special Education Teacher
Newport Middle/High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Case managed 7th grade students who had a range of special needs
- Wrote and implemented Individual Education Plans
- Worked with and coordinated outside service providers such school psychologists, occupational therapists and speech/language therapists
- Provided academic support to students in the classroom in a full inclusion environment
- Worked with students and regular education teachers to implement accommodations and modifications
Learning Specialist
Dasman Model School
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Taught English, math and science in a self-contained classroom to 10-13 middle school students with special education needs such as learning differences and high functioning autism
- Wrote and implemented Individual Education Plans for 10-13 students
Special Education Department Chair
Steller Secondary School
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Wrote and managed individual education plans of 36 students with special education needs ranging from learning differences to high functioning autism
- Oversaw staff of 1 teacher and 3 teaching assistants
- Revised the study skills curriculum
- Worked with students and regular education teachers to implement accommodations and modifications in a full inclusion setting
- Worked with and coordinated outside service providers such school psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech/language therapists
- Served as Testing Accommodations Coordinator for state/district mandated testing
- Administered national and state testing
Special EducationTeacher
Steller Secondary School
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Wrote and managed individual education plans for 15 students
- Taught study skills: note taking, time management, and test taking strategies
- Provided push-in support for students in their mainstream classrooms
Teacher of Art and Writing Skills
The Jemicy School
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Designed the curriculum for the new digital photography program
- Faculty advisor to yearbook staff
- Taught writing, researching, analysis, and editing skills in expository, screenwriting, poetry, and narrative styles
- Designed a curriculum for the creative writing class
Teacher of Language Arts
The Jemicy School
08.1998 - 06.2007
- Taught English and Language Arts classes at the middle school level, ranging in size from 3 to 15 students
- One of a four-member team who rewrote the curriculum for the middle school writing, grammar, and literature program
- Edited the Jemicy School annual literary magazine featuring short stories, poetry, art and photography. Oversaw the student committee that selected submissions and formatted the magazine
Education
Master of Education Degree - Special Education, Learning Differences, Behavior Disorders
The University of Georgia
Athens, U.S.A.12.2002
Bachelor of Arts Degree - English and Theater
Washington College of Maryland
Chestertown, U.S.A.05.1992
Skills
- Extensive experience working with students with a wide variety of learning styles
- Differentiated instruction
- Secondary education
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Experienced Photographer
- Experienced in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, Outlook, Final Draft and Movie Magic Screenwriter
Certification
Special Education, K-12, in New Hampshire and Maine
Timeline
Academic Support Coordinator
Maine School of Science and Mathematics
08.2024 - Current
Student Support Teacher
ACS Egham International School
08.2016 - 06.2024
Learning Specialist
The American School in London
08.2015 - 06.2016
Special Education Teacher
Newport Middle/High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
Learning Specialist
Dasman Model School
08.2011 - 06.2013
Special Education Department Chair
Steller Secondary School
08.2010 - 06.2011
Special EducationTeacher
Steller Secondary School
08.2009 - 06.2010
Teacher of Art and Writing Skills
The Jemicy School
08.2007 - 06.2009
Teacher of Language Arts
The Jemicy School
08.1998 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts Degree - English and Theater
Washington College of Maryland
Master of Education Degree - Special Education, Learning Differences, Behavior Disorders
The University of Georgia