Linda J.

Wells
allswells@comcast.net

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EDUCATION

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Master of Education-Inclusion Education
University of New England, Biddeford, ME; Anticipated Graduation May, 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies concentration in History with Elementary k8/General Special Education K-12
Notre Dame College, Manchester, NH

December 2002

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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2010-Present East Derry Memorial Elementary School Derry, NH Second Grade Teacher
2003-2010 East Derry Memorial Elementary School, Derry, NH Third Grade Teacher
February 2003-April 2003 East Derry Memorial Elementary School Long Term Substitute First
Grade Teacher
*Planned and implemented multi-modality lesson plans in reading, writing, math, science,
and social studies while taking into account the goals and objectives of students with IEPs
*Collaborated with team members in regard to implantation of curriculum
*Attended and participated in staff, team, and parent/teacher meetings
*Administered and scored Holistic Reading Assessments as well as weekly spelling tests and
vocabulary evaluations
August 2002-October 2002, Hampstead Central School, Hampstead, NH Student Teacher, First
Grade
*Maintained positive communication with administrators, cooperating teacher, parents and
students
* Managed classroom behavior
*Participated in staff., team and parent/teacher meetings
October 2002-December 2002, Hampstead Central School, Hampstead, NH Student Teacher.
Special Education Grades Two-Four
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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1994-2002 Special Education Support Staff
*long-term substitute for Special Education transition teacher (8 weeks)
-supervised Support Staff and Special Education Students
-Scheduling for 15 Support Staff and Special Education Students
- Attend team, IEP, Evaluation, and staff meetings
-Implement Behavior Plans
-Assist in development and troubleshooting IEPs

* Worked with outside consultants such as behavioral therapists and Feeding Specialists
*Modified Curriculum
*Assist in development of lessons according to IEPs
*Designed accommodations within classrooms on as needed basis
*Communicated with administrators, teachers, parents and students

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COMMITTEES AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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2012-2013 Targeted Team co-facilitator for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)
2011-present School Improvement Team member
* creating and implementing school-wide Reading and Math programs designed to improve
test scores for state testing
*improve general knowledge in Reading and math across grade levels
*improve school/community relationship
2009-present Data Team member
*Assisted in reviewing school-wide data for development of RTI program
2006-present Targeted Team member for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
school wide behavior program
2006-2009 Science Committee Team member
*Assisted in the research and implementation of a new Science program for district wide
Implementation
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References: Available upon request
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