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Emma McNamara

Hopkinton

Summary

Accomplished Special Education Tutor at WyzAnt Tutoring, adept in transition planning and progress monitoring. Successfully tailored lessons for student with autism, earning over 60 5-star reviews. Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and positive reinforcement, enhancing student engagement and development. Skilled in IEP implementation and small group instruction, fostering inclusive learning environments. Received national recognition for critical essay on autism stereotypes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Tutor

WyzAnt Tutoring
08.2024 - Current
  • Tutored a teenage boy with severe autism in English, Math, and Life Skills. 2-3 days a week for over a year now.


  • Monitored student progress and created individualized lessons based on his needs. Made custom reading passages based on his interests.


  • Received over 60 5-star reviews from student's parents.


  • Developed lesson plans and study strategies for an additional 3-5 short-term students throughout the year.

Job Coach

The Polus Center for Social & Economic Development
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.


  • Developed and implemented job coaching plans for client with diverse career goals.


  • Provided coaching and mentoring.

Intern

Amherst Middle School
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.


  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.


  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.


  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.


Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, English

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA
01-2024

Skills

  • Transition planning
  • Progress monitoring
  • IEP implementation
  • Small group instruction
  • Special needs
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Reading instruction
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Cultural sensitivity

Certification

Massachusetts Office of Educator Licensure Endorsement, Sheltered English Immersion - Teacher

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

  • Avid Reader
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Acting and Theater
  • Creative Writing

Timeline

Special Education Tutor

WyzAnt Tutoring
08.2024 - Current

Job Coach

The Polus Center for Social & Economic Development
05.2023 - 07.2023

Intern

Amherst Middle School
09.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, English

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Awards

National Scholastic Gold Medal in Short Story

National Scholastic Silver Medal in Critical Essay 

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition (Writing, Senator Elizabeth Warren)

Emma McNamara