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Kathleen Tuohy has a Master's degree in classroom technology and a Bachelor's degree in elementary and special education. She has over 5 years of experience teaching special education and has certifications in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Currently, she is an intermediate self-contained special education teacher developing IEPs and adapting curriculum for students with disabilities. Previously she was a maternity leave replacement and has volunteer experience with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and as an international service participant.

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Tuohy Resume

Kathleen Tuohy has a Master's degree in classroom technology and a Bachelor's degree in elementary and special education. She has over 5 years of experience teaching special education and has certifications in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Currently, she is an intermediate self-contained special education teacher developing IEPs and adapting curriculum for students with disabilities. Previously she was a maternity leave replacement and has volunteer experience with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and as an international service participant.

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182 Riverdale Street Hillsdale, NJ 07642

201 669 7454


KATHLEEN M. TUOHY [email protected]

EDUCATION Masters of Science, Classroom Technology In progress


Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education May 2012


University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

TEACHER New Jersey Standard, Teacher of Students with Disabilities


CERTIFICATION New Jersey Standard, Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6
Pennsylvania Instructional I, Elementary K-6
Pennsylvania Instructional I, Special Education N-12

TEACHING Intermediate Self-Contained Teacher August 2014 present


EXPERIENCE Hawes Elementary School, Ridgewood, NJ
Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans for ten students, ranging in grades
three through five, diagnosed with either a language or learning disability
Adapted the regular education curriculum using a variety of instructional strategies
Integrated multi-sensory techniques into daily one-on-one or small group instruction
Monitored student behaviors by fulfilling individualized behavior plans
Exemplified leadership and management skills by overseeing five teaching assistants
Collaborated with administration, regular education teachers, specialists, therapists, Child Study
Team and parents to meet each students cognitive, social, emotional and physical needs

Special Education Maternity Leave Replacement December 2013 April 2014


RED Program, Ridgewood, NJ
Transitioned seamlessly into a pre-established Pre-K special education classroom
Created lessons specifically designed to meet the unique auditory, visual and processing needs
of all nine students

VOLUNTEER Jesuit Volunteer Corps August 2012 August 2013


EXPERIENCE Outreach Assistant
Mustard Seed School, Sacramento, CA
Developed and maintained relationships with transient homeless families either previously or
currently enrolled at Mustard Seed School
Ensured homeless children gained immediate access to school
Advocated for disadvantaged children and families by providing referrals and connecting them
to resources in the greater Sacramento area

International Service Program June 2010, June 2011


Participant and Peer Facilitator
University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
In 2010, traveled as a participant to Georgetown, Guyana and served in orphanages and homes
for elderly
In 2011, chosen to be a member of the Peer Facilitator Program. Responsible for coordinating
educational, emotional, and reflective aspects of the trip for peers. Traveled to Quito, Ecuador
and served at the Center for Working Boys.

LEADERSHIP Environmental Club Co-Leader September 2015 current


EXPERIENCE Hawes Elementary School, Ridgewood, NJ

Summer Camp Counselor Summer 2009 - 2011


The Atlantic Club, Wall Township, NJ

AWARDS AND Summa Cum Laude


HONORS Deans List
Honors Thesis: Utilizing Response Interruption and Redirection for a Student with Autism
Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit National Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education

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