Kathleen McAuliffe
Lasalle,QC
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with decades of experience with a 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
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Peter Hall School
11.2008 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Used various modes of adapted and augmentative communication tools (boardmaker boards, communication books, ipads, switches and eye gaze computer technology)
Youth Camp Staff Member
Celebrity Cruises
07.2008 - 08.2010
- Worked seasonal contracts in various locations worldwide.
- with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Elementary School Substitute Teacher
LBPSB And EMSB
04.2001 - 11.2008
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
English Language Teacher
American Language School
08.2005 - 09.2005
- Successfully improved Mandarin-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Traveled to different cities in Taiwan to run week long summer camp sessions that taught English through fun activities.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
Youth Camp Staff Member
Disney Cruise Lines
02.2004 - 12.2004
- Created safe, fun environment for children and teens attending special programs.
- Assisted with youth development and other recreation programs to improve quality of camper experiences.
- Communicated frequently with campers and parents to meet camper needs and achieve high satisfaction ratings.
- Created a fun environment for the young guests.
English Language Teacher
Westgate
09.2003 - 12.2003
- The job was also to initiate and develop the elementary program for the company.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content to meet diverse learning styles.
Elementary School Teacher
Escuela Sierra Nevada
08.2001 - 07.2002
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Massawippi
07.1995 - 08.2000
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental and physical levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of adapted camp activities.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Adapted activities so that all campers could participate according to their physical abilities.
Education
Bachelor in Education - Elementary Education
McGill University
Montreal, QC05.2001
Skills
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Behavior Redirection
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- IEPs
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- IEP Development
Certification
Intervention Therapeutique lors de Conduites Agressives. (2023)
Red Cross CPR (2023)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Peter Hall School
11.2008 - Current
Youth Camp Staff Member
Celebrity Cruises
07.2008 - 08.2010
English Language Teacher
American Language School
08.2005 - 09.2005
Youth Camp Staff Member
Disney Cruise Lines
02.2004 - 12.2004
English Language Teacher
Westgate
09.2003 - 12.2003
Elementary School Teacher
Escuela Sierra Nevada
08.2001 - 07.2002
Elementary School Substitute Teacher
LBPSB And EMSB
04.2001 - 11.2008
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Massawippi
07.1995 - 08.2000
Bachelor in Education - Elementary Education
McGill University
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