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Tricia Ahern

Billerica,MA

Summary

Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Dutile Elementary School
06.2018 - Current

I develop and manage individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs. I apply differentiated instruction and modified general education curriculum using various techniques and technologies. I foster a positive learning environment and maintained strong communication with families to support student growth and success.

Special Education Teacher

Dutile Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School
01.2014 - 06.2018

My role was split between two elementary schools to provide special education services in all academic areas for grades K-5. I provided instruction using Wilson Language, Just Words, Fundations, and Read Naturally. For math I utilized the district’s program of GoMath! program.

Special Education Teacher – Learning Adaptive Behavior Program (K-3)

Vining Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2014

I was the Learning Adaptive Behavior teacher for grades Kindergarten to Third Grade. My responsibilities included providing instruction in all academic areas in the general education setting as well as in a sub-separate classroom. I was responsible for implementing individualized behavior plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education, Moderate Disabilities

Fitchburg State College
Fitchburg, MA
01.2007

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies, General Education/Special Education

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA
01.2012

Master of Education - Special Education, Reading Specialist

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA
01.2011

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Data management
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Parent communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Data collection
  • IEP development

Certification

  • Reading Naturally
  • Wilson Reading - Level 1 - Dyslexia Practitioner
  • Fundations
  • EBLI
  • Orton Gillingham - currently in training
  • Sonday
  • The Dyslexia Institute
  • IEP Writing Strategies Implementing the DESE IEP Improvement Project (Blume)
  • Countdown to Implementation - The New IEP


Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Dutile Elementary School
06.2018 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Dutile Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School
01.2014 - 06.2018

Special Education Teacher – Learning Adaptive Behavior Program (K-3)

Vining Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2014

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies, General Education/Special Education

Fitchburg State University

Master of Education - Special Education, Reading Specialist

Fitchburg State University

Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education, Moderate Disabilities

Fitchburg State College
Tricia Ahern