Marianne Wohlford
COLUMBUS
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
St. Peter's Lutheran School
Columbus
2021.08 - Current
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Provided classroom instruction following regular teacher's lesson plans.
- Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
Dean of Students
Bartholomew Consolidated School
Columbus
2006.07 - 2019.05
- Oversaw attendance and conducted parent conferences and home visits to guarantee student success.
- Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
- Monitored campus climate and co-curricular activities to ensure safety of students.
- Worked with teachers and paraprofessionals to establish good classroom management.
- Led the Positive Behavior Instructional Strategies Team.
- Worked individually with students to guide them with discipline issues and classroom expectations.
Special Education Coordinator
Bartholomew Consolidated School
Columbus
2000.07 - 2006.05
- Served as a liaison between school personnel and outside agencies.
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Directed and coordinated activities of teachers or administrators at schools, public agencies or institutions.
- Organized workshops for families of special needs children on available resources in the community.
- Supported classroom instruction by providing direct instruction when needed or co-teaching classes.
- Developed transition plans for students moving from one level or program to another or transitioning into postsecondary settings.
- Facilitated meetings with parents, teachers, therapists, administrators. to discuss goals for students' educational programs.
- Worked with the special education teachers, paraprofessionals within the high school, which was a staff of tweny-six.
- Participated in IEP/ITP meetings in order to commit resources as needed, and sat through the building's teacher of record case conferences and meetings. meetings.
Special Education Teacher
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
Columbus
1986.08 - 2000.05
- Developed classroom management and lesson plans for special needs students.
- Scheduled IEP/ITP meetings with parents, teachers, and other agencies as required to meet the student's individual needs.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Special Education Teacher
Developmental Services of Iowa
Columbus
1984.05 - 1986.08
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student growth over time.
- Collaborated with colleagues (Physical Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists) to develop new classroom projects and monthly themes o meet the individual needs of each student.
- Encouraged parental involvement by providing feedback on academic performance or behavior issues.
- Attended professional development seminars related to early childhood education best practices.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Farmington School District
Farmington
1978.09 - 1983.06
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Advised families on available resources within their communities that may be beneficial to their children's overall development.
- Supported students in inclusive environments for educational success.
- Supported and advised general education teachers on various strategies and techniques for student success.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Tutored individual or small groups of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in reading comprehension strategies, math problem solving skills or other areas as needed.
Education
Administrator's Licensure - Professional Educator's License
Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN2007-08
Master of Science - Special Education
IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN1990-07
Bachelor of Science - Deaf Education/Mild Disabilities
Ball State University
Muncie, IN1978-08
Custom
- Expertise guiding students as well as adults.
- Attached is a letter of reference.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
St. Peter's Lutheran School
2021.08 - Current
Dean of Students
Bartholomew Consolidated School
2006.07 - 2019.05
Special Education Coordinator
Bartholomew Consolidated School
2000.07 - 2006.05
Special Education Teacher
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
1986.08 - 2000.05
Special Education Teacher
Developmental Services of Iowa
1984.05 - 1986.08
Special Education Teacher
Farmington School District
1978.09 - 1983.06
Administrator's Licensure - Professional Educator's License
Oakland City University
Master of Science - Special Education
IUPUI
Bachelor of Science - Deaf Education/Mild Disabilities
Ball State University