Mary Marshburn
McGaheysville
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher with a strong background in lesson development, behavioral management, and team collaboration. Proven ability to implement evidence-based strategies that enhance student engagement and academic success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Waynesboro City Schools
Waynesboro
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with parents and staff to ensure effective communication.
- Led classroom management strategies to support a positive learning environment.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust strategies.
- Assisted in developing behavior management programs tailored to individual student's needs.
- Created positive learning environments that promoted social-emotional growth as well as academic achievement.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies in order to maximize student learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development activities related to special education best practices.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Special Education Teacher, High Needs
Pygmalion School (Alternate Day School)
Staunton
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to support student engagement.
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance and behavioral incidents.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with a team of professionals-public school case manager and special education director, OT, SLP, BCBA to design instructional plans.
Lead Special Education Teacher
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Harrisonburg
08.2012 - 09.2021
- Member of a multidisciplinary committee that included ELL teachers, the assistant principal, the lead reading specialist, and grade-level lead teachers to discuss shared students and collaborate on how we could complement each other with our reading interventions to facilitate reading success.
- Set up a new special education autism classroom with small group learning stations for instruction that included reading rotations, math rotations, occupational therapy skill work, and daily living skills.
- Supervised and set all daily schedules for six paraprofessionals.
- As lead teacher, I set up the daily schedules for twenty-one students who participated in our classroom rotations and general education classes. Monitor
- I wrote individual education plans and 504 plans.
- Monitored progress through goal-specific data collection.
- Administered eligibility testing, and wrote up reports. Led eligibility meetings for the determination or non-determination of eligibility for special education.
Co-Teacher
Massanutten School
Keezletown
08.2003 - 05.2010
- Collaborated with lead teacher to create engaging lesson plans.
- Assisted in classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom events.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching strategies.
- Provided support to struggling learners through differentiated instruction strategies.
- Coordinated field trips and other extracurricular activities as assigned by school administration.
- Facilitated cooperative learning activities between students during class time.
- Taught students as part of co-teaching team with shared planning, instructional, and evaluation requirements.
- Divided workload to effectively meet teaching and administrative requirements for students.
- Encouraged active participation from all students during lessons and discussions.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia, VA12-2020
Licensing Course Work Special Education K-12: General Curriculum - Special Education General Curriculum
UVA Wise
Wise, VA07-2010
Bachelor of Science - Cultural Anthropology
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05-1989
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Leadership and professional development
- Curriculum and lesson design
- Student records management
- Research and writing skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Assessment and grading strategies
- Feedback and evaluation techniques
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management strategies
- Evidence-based instruction
Certification
Collegiate Professional License-Special Ed- General Curriculum K-12, Commonwealth of Virginia, July 2020
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Waynesboro City Schools
12.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher, High Needs
Pygmalion School (Alternate Day School)
12.2021 - 12.2023
Lead Special Education Teacher
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
08.2012 - 09.2021
Co-Teacher
Massanutten School
08.2003 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Shenandoah University
Licensing Course Work Special Education K-12: General Curriculum - Special Education General Curriculum
UVA Wise
Bachelor of Science - Cultural Anthropology
Longwood University