MARY E.

DAVEY
81 Sierra Vista Lane, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
845-558-0269 ~ Email: md4e6238@westpost.net
TEACHING POSITION
ELEMENTARY - SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12 - SECONDARY MATH
Organized, flexible and understanding educator, committed to enhancing the learn
ing process
of all students through integrated lesson plans, integrating technology, group a
ctivities,
and making a connection to the "real-world." Ability to identify and attend to i
ndividual
student needs, allowing every learner to realize his/her full potential and ulti
mately reach
academic goals and objectives. Possess strong interpersonal and communication sk
ills; establishes
quality relationships with colleagues, parents, and students of culturally diver
se backgrounds.
Key skills include:
Individualized Instruction / Learning Methodologies / Curriculum Design & Develo
pment /
Visual and Tactile Learning Methods / Standards-Based Instruction / Implementati
on Strategies /
Progress Monitoring / Student Evaluation / Student Assessment / Classroom Manage
ment /
Interactive Learning Student Motivation / Individual Education Plans / Use of Ma
nipulatives /
Differentiated-Instruction
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Arts, Major: Instructional Technology - 2006 Iona College, Orangeburg,
NY Deans List - 3.9 GPA
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Math - 2003 Dominican College, Orangeburg, NY Deans Lis
t - 3.5 GPA
Associate of Arts Major: Liberal Arts and Science Humanities and Social Science
- 2000
Elementary Education Pre K-6Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY Deans List -
3.2 GPA
Permanent New York State Certification, Pre K - 6; Math, 7 - 12; Special Educati
on K - 12
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Edgemont Union Free School District, Edgemont Jr./Sr. High School 09/200
8 - Present
Full-Time Special Education/Math Teacher, Middle and High School Levels
Instruct 8th Grade Math, Integrated Algebra/Geometry, Resource Room, Integrated
Instruction in 8th Grade
Social Studies and Math 10
-Collaboratively planned with content teachers in assisting students to meet
their individual needs.
-Served on Technology Committee to implement the best use of technology by st
udents and faculty; created
a wiki page to explain how to use different software and websites.
 -Utilized various methods to meet the needs of special education students in
resource room and self-contained
classes. Implemented continuous communication between regular education teac
hers and parents. Modified tests/
assignments when necessary.
-Organized an annual Toys for Tots drive to promote community awareness.
Warwick Valley Central School District, Warwick Valley High School
09/2007 - 06/2008
Full-Time Special Education Math Teacher, 9th-11th Grade
Instructed Pre-Algebra, General Math in a self-contained class with a ratio 15:
1: 1, Resource Room with a ratio 5: 1.
-Organized teacher collaboration between middle school and high school to str
engthen math curriculum.
-Improved student achievement by integration of SMART Board and TI-Nspire gra
phing calculators.
-Developed and implemented programs that enable emotionally and educationally
handicapped students to foster educational
and personal growth.
-Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to relate effectively to
students of diverse cultural backgrounds and
maximize individual learning within a mixed group environment.
Rockland County Boces @ Suffern High School, Suffern, NY 09/2004 - 06/20
07
Full-Time Special Education Math Teacher, 9th-12th Grade

Taught Math A, grade 9 and 10, Non-Regents Math 11/Consumer Math, Introduction t
o Computers in a self-contained,
district-based class with a ratio 12: 1: 1 including students with ED, LD, ADHD
and OCD. Attended parent conferences, faculty
meetings, annual reviews and field trips. Updated Individualized Education Plans
for the following school year.
-Developed and implemented student-centered, engaging lessons for a diverse p
opulation that align with NYS Standards.
-Created effective behavior modification plan, contract and checklist for ind
ividual students.
-Administered Stanford Diagnostic Mathematics Test to assess current comprehe
nsion level.
-Integrated the use of technology and cooperative learning strategies to peak
students' interest.
-Arranged for a guest speaker from a local bank to conduct a class on consume
r math.
-Designed a reward system, entitled Caught Being Good, for academic and perso
nal goals.
Orange-Ulster Boces, John A. Flannery Senior High School, Goshen, NY
09/2003 - 06 /2004
Full-Time 9th Grade Special Education Teacher
Developed and differentiated instruction to meet individual learning styles and
levels for math, science,
global studies and English in a self-contained class with 6: 1: 1 ratio. Student
s ranged from 2nd - 9th grade levels with
classifications of emotionally disturbed, learning disabled and those with ADHD,
OCD, and depression with suicidal tendencies.
-Administered Woodcock Johnson and KTEA standardized tests to evaluate and as
sess academic levels of each student for IEP annual reviews.
 -Analyzed IEP plans to modify facilitation of programs and curriculum for eac
h student, enhancing abilities to achieve specified goals
and meet individual needs.
-Participated in CSE meetings and team treatment conferences with therapists,
counselors, administration and parents.
-Utilized a school-wide behavioral management system to foster emotional grow
th for students in crisis.
-Created individual behavioral contracts to reinforce positive changes.
-Formed a token reward system for personal goals, utilizing a racetrack.
-Developed a monthly cooking program to develop math and reading skills.
-Assisted in the implementation of monthly day trips to sites of interest for
social interaction.

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION:
TI Calculator ~ Smart Board PowerPoint ~ Word ~ Programming ~ Networking ~ Inte
rnet Navigation