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Frances Mahoney

Summary

Versatile and dedicated Early Interventionist with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Intervention Specialist

Centennial Infant & Child Centre
05.2006 - 06.2022
  • Advocated for children''s needs within various settings such as schools or community programs to promote inclusion and accessibility of services.
  • Provided ongoing support to families through home visits, phone calls, and written communication, ensuring consistent progress monitoring.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify children''s strengths and needs, informing the creation of targeted intervention plans.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently to maintain timely documentation and service delivery without compromising quality of care.
  • Developed clear goals for each child based on assessment results, guiding the implementation of tailored interventions.
  • Conducted regular progress monitoring to identify areas of improvement in each child''s development, leading to timely adjustments in intervention strategies.
  • Coordinated care among multidisciplinary teams comprising therapists, educators, and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive support for each child.
  • Maintained compliance with all state and federal regulations related to early intervention services, ensuring the highest quality of care for children and families.
  • Empowered parents through coaching on how to effectively implement strategies at home that would foster their child''s development.
  • Supported families in navigating complex systems of care by offering information on available resources and facilitating connections with appropriate providers.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.

Resource Teacher

Community Living Toronto
04.1991 - 05.1994

Focus on the individual needs of preschool children presenting with developmental needs.

Provide service in families homes and on-site integrated nursery school.

  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.

Early Childhood Educator

HydroKids
03.1981 - 06.1993
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.

Education

Resource Teacher - Advanced Studies - Resource Teacher

Humber College
Toronto, ON
12.1993

Equivalency Diploma - Early Childhood

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
04.1989

Nursery Nurse - National Nursery Examination Board

Barking (U.K) College of Technology
Barking, London, England
06.1981

Skills

  • Play-Based Therapy
  • Developmental Disabilities Awareness
  • Inclusion Strategies

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Early Intervention Specialist

Centennial Infant & Child Centre
05.2006 - 06.2022

Resource Teacher

Community Living Toronto
04.1991 - 05.1994

Early Childhood Educator

HydroKids
03.1981 - 06.1993

Resource Teacher - Advanced Studies - Resource Teacher

Humber College

Equivalency Diploma - Early Childhood

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Nursery Nurse - National Nursery Examination Board

Barking (U.K) College of Technology
Frances Mahoney