mary

vogt
email: mkvteach@gmail.com

PROFILE

Dedicated, student-centered special education teacher offering an optimistic attitude

and a commitment to providing educational and emotional support to all students and
their families. Flexible and accommodating in the design and implementation of
Instruction and individual education plans. Excellent communication and collaborative
skills with teachers, specialists, administration and families.

EDUCATION University of New England, Biddeford, ME, Ms.Ed., Literacy K-12; Fall 2015

Granite State College, Concord, NH, General Special Education Certification, 2011

Great Bay Community College, Portsmouth, NH, Teacher Preparation Program, 2011

University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, B.S., Communications, 1982

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Special Education Teacher, Lincoln Street School; Exeter, NH

September 2011 - Present

Active member of the IEP team participating in all conference, instructional program planning
and evaluation meetings.

Develops and implements educational goals in IEP documents addressing the individual
academic, social emotional, and behavioral needs of students identified in need of special
education services.

Delivers direct instruction to fifth grade students in reading,math, and content area skills in the
resource room, small group, and whole class setting.

Administers formal and informal evaluative and progress monitoring assessments to provide
comprehensive quarterly reports to families, needs assessment for unidentified students, and a
means to inform instruction.

Participates in planning for all standardized testing, including district and state assessments.
Activities include: planning for accommodations, coordinating space and personnel, directly
supervising all testing efforts, and serving as a testing proctor.

Directs and supports paraeducators through daily communication about effective strategies for
supporting their students and providing modified instructional materials.

Plans thematic reading and math units based on curriculum standards and individual student
needs, integrating technology as needed.

Participates in alternative assessment activities (ALPS). Develop curriculum and measurement

tasks to demonstrate compliance with state requirements for student progress.

Involvement in school-directed Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to discuss grade level

issues, including alignment of instruction and student IEP goals with Common Core Standards.

Facilitate middle school transition activities, including parent meetings, student orientation, the
preparation and presentation of transition IEP documents.

Long Term Substitute, Exeter Developmental Preschool; Exeter, NH May 2011 - June 2011

Developed and taught activities for use with selected literacy reading materials to small groups
of students ages 3-5.

Conducted and documented observations for use in developing IEPs, and progress reports.

Long Term Substitute, Lincoln Street School; Exeter, NH

February 2010 - February 2011

Implemented educational goals in IEP documents addressing the individual needs of 4th and 5th
graders.

Delivered direct instruction to 4th and 5th grade students in phonics, reading and math skills a
reading lab setting.

Co-taught writing skills in a 5th grade classroom with an emphasis on the process of writing
from brainstorming to published writing.

Utilized formal and informal progress monitoring methods to produce quarterly reports to
families.

Participated in planning for all standardized testing, including NECAP, GATES and Terra
Nova/CATS. Activities included accommodations management, coordinating space and
personnel, and directly supervising all testing efforts.

Collaborated daily with paraeducators to effectively deliver services and address student needs.

Planned thematic units in reading, based on curriculum standards and grade level expectations.

Substitute Teacher, SAU 16; Exeter, NH



February 2008 - June 2008

Provided teacher and paraprofessional coverage for 6 elementary schools. Performed general
classroom instruction and 1:1 assistance to students as the assignment dictated.

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Special Education Paraeducator, Lincoln Street School; Exeter, NH
September 2002 - June 2006









August 2008 - February 2010

Provided 1:1 and small group support for students in the classroom and resource room settings.

Under supervision of the Reading Specialist, taught phonemic awareness skills utilizing the
Wilson Reading Program to small groups of 3rd graders in the classroom setting.

Prepared modified learning materials for students with direction from the special education
teacher.

Conducted a daily morning motor group with guidance from the school physical therapist
focusing on the continued development of gross motor and social skills in students in grade
three through five.

Implemented behavior plans and compiled observational data for use in behavior modification
plans and in alternate assessment.

Provided personal support for mobility and toileting, as needed.

Supported teachers in a five-week Summer Reading Camp. Duties included taking attendance
and direct instruction in small group reading and math activities.

Tutored students in after school homework club.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Classroom Aide, Seabrook Even Start Program; Seabrook, NH
September to December 2007

Assist the director of a federally funded literacy program in developing activities and general classroom
functioning in an early childhood setting.

Technical Chairperson, Exeter Elementary PTO; Exeter, NH

September 2003 to June 2005

Conceptualized a logo identity for organizational use in materials and publicity. Designed a quarterly
newsletter geared to families, promoting the programs and events sponsored by the Exeter Elementary
PTO. Produced promotional materials to publicize organizational events.

Class Volunteer, Exeter Elementary School District; Exeter, NH
September 2002 to June 2003









Facilitated a literacy group in a kindergarten class. Worked as a tutor and writing coach for a 3rd grade
class. Developed and implemented seasonal 3rd grade class activities.

SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Apps for Education
Moodle
My Learning Plan professional development software
Easy IEP software
CBM progress monitoring utilizing AIMSWEB
Early childhood progress monitoring through Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum online portfolio
and goal development program
Integrating iPad, Chromebooks, and Apple computers in the classroom.