Teri Fallon
Medford,MA
Summary
Special Education Professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and developing tailored educational plans. Exceptional at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and adapting to diverse student needs. Strong in behavior management, curriculum adaptation, and assessment. Known for achieving measurable results and supporting team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Educator
Cambridge Rindge & Latin H.S.
Cambridge, MA
09.2002 - Current
- Provide specialized ELA instruction for students with moderate and intensive special needs
- Deliver individualized and small-group reading intervention
- Implement Wilson Reading Program and multisensory structured literacy approaches
- Develop targeted reading plans using assessment data
- Strengthen decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills
- Monitor progress and adjust instruction for accelerated growth
- Collaborate with families to support literacy development
Special Educator
New England Center for Children
Southborough, MA
09.1999 - 07.2002
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance learning outcomes for special needs students.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on best practices in special education methodologies.
- Monitored behavioral and academic progress, providing targeted support to improve student engagement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
C.A.G.S. - Reading Specialist
American International College
Springfield, MA05-2016
M.S.Ed. - Intensive Special Needs
Simmons College
Boston, MA05-2002
B.A. - Psychology
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05-1995
Skills
- Structured Literacy Instruction
- Wilson Reading Program
- Orton-Gillingham Approach
- One-to-One Tutoring
- Small Group Instruction
- Reading Intervention (Decoding & Fluency)
- Reading Comprehension Strategies
- Multisensory Teaching Techniques
- Progress Monitoring & Data Analysis
- Differentiated Instruction
- Executive Functioning Supports
Certification
- Wilson Reading Program Certified Trainer
- Orton-Gillingham Trained
- Structured Literacy Instruction
Timeline
Special Educator
Cambridge Rindge & Latin H.S.
09.2002 - Current
Special Educator
New England Center for Children
09.1999 - 07.2002
C.A.G.S. - Reading Specialist
American International College
M.S.Ed. - Intensive Special Needs
Simmons College
B.A. - Psychology
Eastern Connecticut State University