Professor Georgoulis

Maria Georgoulis

Special Education Teacher, Profile [email protected] • (203) 823-6422

Branford, Connecticut

Accomplished and diligent professional with 15+ years of experience in facilitating students with diverse learning needs in compliance with special education laws, regulations, and best practices.

Profound knowledge of special education principles, strategies, and interventions. Proven exemplary leadership ability to maintain positive school community image and promote ethical student behavior. Skilled in creating supportive classroom environments to foster academic, social, and emotional growth. Proficient in developing and implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student's unique abilities and challenges. Articulate communicator; adept at building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Possess comprehensive understanding of integrating human growth and behavioral management strategies into teaching-learning process.

Areas of Expertise

♦ Individualized Education Plans

♦ Differentiated Instruction

♦ Assessment & Evaluation

♦ Parent-Teacher Collaboration ♦ Inclusive Education

♦ Learning Disabilities

♦ Behavior Management

♦ Classroom Adaptations ♦ Progress Monitoring

♦ Positive Reinforcement

♦ Microsoft Office Suite

♦ Co-teaching Models

Education

Master of Science in Special Education

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, 2022 - Present

Master of Arts in Teaching, Major in English

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Bachelor of Science in English/Secondary Education

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Accomplishments

● Successfully advocated for acceptance and inclusion of all students, regardless of differences and fostered supportive classroom environment.

● Taught ESL and English Language Arts from Kindergarten to College level in Greece by adapting effective instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs.

● Taught college-level writing courses, resulted in promoting strong writing skills and academic excellence.

● Improved students’ engagement by developing differentiated lesson plans and accommodating various learning styles.

● Researched and applied principles of multiple intelligences and inclusion to enhance teaching effectiveness.

● Tailored teaching methodologies to meet unique cultural, learning, and developmental needs of students.

● Cultivated positive and reputable school community image by fostering culture of ethical student behavior.

● Planned personalized and group instruction to stimulate academic, social, and emotional growth among students.

● Implemented collaborative approach to support classroom teachers in enhancing overall teaching acuity.

● Conducted individual and small-group instruction to provide additional academic support for students.

● Spearheaded group professional development sessions and workshops on special education-related topics, facilitating the growth of educators.

Professional Experience

Nannies As Needed Agency, West Haven, CT 2014 – Present

Nanny

Develop personalized plans tailored to specific needs of diverse families. Efficiently respond to emergencies or unexpected situations to ensure child's safety. Improve children's engagement in educational activities focused on reading and writing.

● Provided comprehensive support to autistic children across spectrum.

● Achieved significant progress in assisting families with children having special needs.

● Earned parental respect and recognition through positive impact on families.

The University of New Haven, West Haven, CT 2009 – 2014

Adjunct Instructor

Crafted engaging instructional materials and effective teaching strategies for composition and literature courses. Formulated comprehensive syllabi for composition and academic reading courses for well-structured and enrich learning experience.

● Collaborated with fellow professors to design and implement writing activities within Learning Communities, while fostering collaborative and interactive environment.

● Mentored students with academic challenges and other transitional issues from High School to College level.

● Cultivated personal teaching approach centered on active engagement and cooperative learning.

Additional Experience

Substitute Teacher, New Haven Public Schools, New Haven, CT

Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School, New Haven Public Schools, New Haven, CT

High School Teacher, Adult Education of New Britain, New Britain, CT

Resource Teacher, Consolidated District of New Britain, New Britain, CT

Long-Term Substitute teacher, John Winthrop School, Bridgeport, CT

ESL Teacher, Greek Ministry of Education, Athens, Greece

Owner, Administrator & Teacher, Institute of Foreign Languages, Larissa, Greece

Certification & License

Middle School English #215 (4 –8), Initial Certification, Dec 2021

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Special Education Certification (pending) - DSAP Eligible for hiring

Affiliations

NCTE (Online)

The Apple – The Teacher’s Lounge

Edweek.org

Teachermagazine.org

AFT/ American Teacher

The Educator