Liana Reilly

8634 Tower Drive liana.reilly@yahoo.com

Laurel, MD 20723 301-395-9461

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Dual Certification in Early Childhood and Special Education May 2017
Towson University, Towson, MD
Cumulative GPA: 3.62; Deans List (Fall 2013 - Present)
Passed Praxis II: Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications; Early Childhood
Education; Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood Pedagogy
Provost Scholarship Fall 2012 - Spring 2016

FIELD EXPERIENCE
Dayton Oaks Elementary School, Howard County, MD January 2017 - Present
Grade 1 Teacher Intern
Plan and implement mathematics, reading, and social studies instruction to engage a diverse
group of students, including English language learners
Develop lesson plans incorporating technology and Universal Design for Learning to ensure that
different teaching and learning styles are integrated into the curriculum
Administer above grade level instruction in mathematics
Organize leveled books for reading groups to instruct certain behaviors

Stevens Forest Elementary School, Howard County, MD August 2016 - December 2016
Special Education Teacher Intern, Title I School
Adapted lesson plans to accommodate students with special needs in mathematics for push-in
and pull-out learning groups (grades 1, 2, and 4)
Implemented PBIS by executing strategies on student behavior intervention plans to foster a
positive learning environment
Developed and modified activities specific to the needs of the students to achieve Common Core
state standard goals and objectives
Collaborated with members of the interdisciplinary team to modify effective instructional
techniques for students receiving special education
Helped collect data used to determine services for an initial IEP meeting

Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers, Baltimore County, MD (Southwest) January 2016 - May 2016
Special Education Teacher Intern
Provided structured routines during home visits to encourage growth in verbal communication
and social interactions
Organized activities to strengthen physical and cognitive development for toddlers born
prematurely and/or with dependencies
Collaborated with a special educator at Kennedy Kriegers PACT to observe the structured
routine in their therapeutic nursery and inclusive child care program

Mars Estates Elementary School, Baltimore County, MD September 2015 - December 2015
Kindergarten Teacher Intern, Title I School
Developed lesson plans to facilitate student learning, using the Wonders program for reading
instruction
Implemented classroom rules and routines to encourage positive behavior

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Howard County Recreation and Parks Camp T.R.I.O., Howard County, MD July 2015 - August 2015
Special Education Summer Camp Counselor
 Collaborated with colleagues to create engaging, developmentally appropriate summer activities
for campers ages 13-21
Worked patiently with campers through emotional outbursts to promote a safe environment
Collaborated with families on a daily basis to accommodate campers' severe and unique needs

The Goddard School, Sparks, MD September 2014 - June 2015

Assistant Teacher
Cared for basic needs of children from three weeks to five years old
Assisted classroom teachers to implement lesson plans and aid in classroom management

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Honestly Autism Day, Lutherville-Timonium, MD April 2016
Student Volunteer
Helped set up for the event and supported and introduced individuals who were speaking in
sessions throughout the day

Rubinstein-Taybi Family Conference, Towson, MD April 2016

Student Volunteer
Participated in activities with individuals born with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome while parents
and guardians attended the conference to meet other families with this rare condition

Buddy Dance, Towson, MD December 2015

Student Volunteer
Helped set up and provide a night of meaningful experiences for individuals with Down
syndrome

Halstead Academy, Parkville, MD November 2015

Student Volunteer
Created and shared adapted books with preschool students and their families

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Council for Exceptional Children, Towson Chapter Co-President September 2015 - December 2016