Mary Taloricco

• Created a classroom environment of mutual respect as well as a social and emotional climate conducive to learning for students who exhibited varying levels of academic and behavioral challenges.
• Developed and implemented Individualized Education Programs, and conscientiously designed plans and curriculum to ensure student growth in their specific areas of need
• Collaborated with general education colleagues, school psychologists, specialists, administrators, support staff, and parents
• Chosen by administrators to be part of a school-based team to establish a School-Wide Behavioral Interventions and Supports program

• Maintained consistency for students through effective classroom management strategies and knowledge of teacher expectations and curriculum.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance

• Developed positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support student growth through areas determined as needs within their Individualized Education Programs
• Planned and taught engaging lessons to motivate students and increase interest in challenging subject areas
• Maintained accurate records to record and report on student progress
• Collaborated with colleagues to create a Mindfulness Club in which student members learned mindfulness strategies that they then practiced and taught to their grade-level classmates.
• Presented mindfulness strategies to staff and updated them on the Mindfulness Club initiative at faculty meetings.

• Diligently and successfully worked to create a safe and engaging learning environment for students after their teacher unexpectedly had to leave midyear due to medical issues

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.

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• Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education teachers.
• Provided direct instruction to students with autism in a special education classroom as well as in inclusive settings with other fifth grade students

• Taught a fast-track graduate level reading class on the topic of emergent literacy, the subject of my graduate-level thesis
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.

• Effectively differentiated instruction for students with physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs
• Successfully developed and implemented Individualized Education Programs to facilitate growth in areas which students demonstrated skill deficits.

• Performed evaluations and wrote comprehensive Individualized Education Programs for children ages three to five with severe physical and learning challenges, in center and home-based programs
• Worked cooperatively with physical, occupational, and speech/language therapists to utilize specialized feeding procedures, sign language, and communication devices within my classroom