Shelly Wilbar

176 Bradley Street

Saco, Maine 04072
774-279-2338
shelly.levy324@gmail.com
Education
Lesley University Graduated: August 2014
M.Ed in Elementary Education with Add License for English as a Second Language (Urban Initiative)
Initial License in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language with SEI Endorsement

Syracuse University Graduated: Spring 2013

B.S. in Inclusive Early Childhood and Special Education: Birth – Grade 2, magna cum laude, 2013
Initial License in Early Childhood Education and Special Education Birth – Grade 2
Dual Program between School of Education and the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics

Licenses and Certifications

Maine
● Maine Teacher General Education Grade K - 8 Expires June, 24, 2028
● Maine Teacher of Students with Disabilities Grade K - 8 Expires June 24, 2028
● Maine Teacher of Students with Disabilities Pre-Kindergarten Expires June 24, 2028
● Behavioral Health Professional Issued July, 5, 2023
National
● WIDA ACCESS 2.0 Online Test Administration February 2024

● WIDA ACCESS W-APT Speaking Test Administration February 2024

● WIDA ACCESS Test Administrator (paper test) January 2014

Massachusetts
● Massachusetts Professional Child Care Certificate: Qualified Preschool Teacher Issued March 9, 2011

● Massachusetts Teacher of Early Childhood: Students with & without Disabilities Pre-K – 2 Issued December 3, 2013

● Massachusetts Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities Pre-K – 6 Issued May 21, 2014

● Massachusetts Teacher for English as a Second Language Pre-K – 6 Issued August 8, 2014

● Massachusetts Sheltered English Instruction Endorsement Issued August 8, 2014

● Massachusetts Teacher of Elementary Education 1-6 Issued October 1, 2014

New York
● New York State Teacher of Early Childhood Education Birth - Grade 2 Issued June 1, 2013

● New York State Teacher of Students with Disabilities Birth – Grade 2 Issued June 1, 2013

Professional Experience
Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence Portland, ME January 2023 - Present
K-12 Day Treatment; Special Education Teacher
 Collaborated with team of BCBA, OT, PT, SLP, and Social Worker to meet IEP and ITP goals of elementary students within
the classroom
 Implemented curriculum individualized for each students’ needs
 Wrote skill sheets and task analysis for Ed Techs
 Supported “Teachers in training” from other classrooms as they learned various components of Special Education teaching
Educational Technician III
 Supported Teachers, BCBA, and service providers to implement IEPs and ITPs for elementary aged students
 Maintained Program Book data for students, and moved program steps for students when data met criteria
 Updated Daily Progress Notes in Excell to match students’ current program steps for daily data collection
Early Intervention – In Home; Education Technician III
 Learned the basics of ABA and worked alongside BCBAs to support students
  Implemented Individualized Treatment Plans for students, created Daily Progress Notes, charted and tracked progress of each
student, and entered daily information into online system, EPIC

Child Development Services Children’s Journey, Biddeford, ME July 2021 – December 2022
Teacher of Students with Disabilities and Case Manager
 Lead a team of Educational Technicians and conducted monthly supervision meetings
 Worked alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Social Workers, BCBAs, and Physical
Therapists to implement IEPs

Sanford School Department Sanford, ME August 2016 – June 2021

Lafayette School and Willard School
Second Grade General Education Teacher
● Taught Units of Study for Reading and Writing and Piloted Units of Study for Phonics
● Taught Everyday Math 4 and implemented a Math Workshop Model
● Implemented strategies from Restorative Practices
Grade Level Leader for 2nd Grade September 2018 - Present
● Attended meetings with Administrative Team
● Facilitated weekly and monthly meetings with the Grade 2 teachers and support staff
● Maintained meeting minutes and communicated regularly with the Administrative Team
Restorative Practices Leadership Team August 2020 - Present
● Part of building level leadership team

● Lead building level professional development and was mentor for colleagues surrounding various Restorative Practices
strategies
● Worked with District Restorative Practices Leadership team across all buildings and grade levels

● Worked closely with George Conant, district Restorative School Culture Consultant
Assistant Literacy Coach September 2018 – December 2020
● Attended monthly meetings with Literacy coaches
● Lead monthly Professional Development opportunities for K-4 staff members in both Reading and Writing
● Coached two Kindergarten Teachers (SY 2018-2019) to support their implementation of the Units of Study Reading, Writing,
and Phonics
Edgar F Hooks Elementary School Chelsea, MA August 2014 – June 2016
Second Grade Sheltered English Instruction Classroom
● Worked closely with the teachers of Second Grade team to plan, implement, and reflect on units and lessons of curriculum

● Participated as part of Language Acquisition Team – team working to bridge the gap between general education and SEI
classrooms and deciding who and how children become mainstreamed
● Participated in part of Instructional Support Team - providing teachers with strategies and goals to help struggling students
prior to referring students be tested for Special Education

Professional Interests
Registered Behavioral Technician January 2023
 40 Hour Training Completed
The Intentional IEP Training July 7, 2021
Teacher’s College Saturday Reunion October 17, 2020
Hosted Student Teacher from UMF September – December 2020
Basic FBA to BIP Training February 2020 - 2021
● Completed Modules 1-4 in both group and independent sessions
● Worked alongside Sanford School District Behavior Coach Kristy Richards
Restorative Practices Collaborative 3-Day Training Saco, ME April 4 - 5, May 3, 2019
● Learned and role played strategies with the Restorative Practices Collaborative of Maine
Heinemann Workshop Randolph, MA December 3, 2018
● Units of Study for Teaching Reading: A Workshop Curriculum, Grade K-2
Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Workshop Professional Development Summers 2018 and 2019
Common Ground International July 2015
● 3 week immersion program in Costa Rica; Lived with a native Costa Rican family who only spoke Spanish
 ● Took Spanish course to improve ability to communicate professionally with both students and parents
Wilson Reading System Introductory Workshop July 29-31, 2014
Yoga 4 Classrooms January 17, 2014
● Training surrounding implementing Yoga and mindfulness within the Elementary classroom setting

References
Rebecca Henry
Occupational Therapist for GLCOE

Michelle Sharood
BCBA for GLCOE

Ann Arnold
2nd Grade Teacher in Sanford School Department

Kristy Richards
Behavior Coach for Sanford School Department