Maureen Smith
Arnold
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public School System
08.2022 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and provided individualized and group instruction in order to meet the needs of each student according to their IEP
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with teammates to ensure that all students in the general education setting are able to access grade level curriculum
- Developed IEPs, including conducting formal and informal assessments
Preschool Teacher
Creative Beginnings Preschool
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned and prepared activities for 4-5 year old students.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children learn and prepare for Kindergarten
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Post Falls School District
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments.
- Created and managed IEPs, including assessments and development of appropriate goals and objectives.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Baltimore County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2009
- Created and managed IEPs, including assessments and development of appropriate goals and objectives.
- Provided opportunities for neurotypical peers to cultivate relationships with students with disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and implemented appropriate Positive Behavior Support programs.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support
- Co-coordinator of schoolwide program designed to encourage parent involvement
- Volunteer tutor for state testing preparation
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Towson University
Towson, MD12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05.2001
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public School System
08.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Creative Beginnings Preschool
09.2021 - 06.2022
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Post Falls School District
08.2009 - 06.2011
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Baltimore County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2009
Special Education Resource Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Special Education
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
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