Mary Quirarte
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Learning Specialist with a proven track record in designing and implementing personalized learning plans. Committed to student success through effective communication and collaboration with educators, families, and outside professionals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Specialist
Latin School of Chicago
08.2014 - Current
- Design and implement remediation for individual students and small groups, in push-in and pull-out environments
- Serve as a case manager and liaison among outside professionals, teachers, and families to coordinate instruction and related services for students.
- Read, summarize, communicate data from diagnostic evaluations, as well as identify and describe cognitive and academic areas needing support.
- Support teachers with implementing classroom accommodations and modifications for students with diagnosed learning differences
- Contribute to curriculum development efforts, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
Learning Resource Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2014
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learner needs.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Education
M.E. Curriculum And Instruction - Education
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05-2016
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL06-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communications
Capital University
Columbus, Ohio, OH06-2002
Skills
- Instructional Techniques: Differentiated instruction, scaffolded learning, Orton-Gillingham approach, literacy intervention, and multi-sensory teaching methods
- Targeted individual and small group instruction
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Assessment & Data: Student evaluation, psycho-educational report analysis, data-driven decision making, and academic assessments
Accomplishments
Wilson Reading Level One Certification
Affiliations
International Dyslexia Association (Member)
Certification
Wilson Reading System (WRS) - Level One Certification
Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS-1)
Reading Specialist Endorsement
Responsive Classroom
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Learning Specialist
Latin School of Chicago
08.2014 - Current
Learning Resource Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2014
M.E. Curriculum And Instruction - Education
Lewis University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lewis University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communications
Capital University