Linda O'Day
Library Media Specialist
Virginia Licensure
Virginia Collegiate Professional License
· Secondary Education – Journalism
· Special Education K-12 – General Curriculum
· Library Media K-12 – August 2013
Education
Education
Undergraduate Degree
· Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science Secondary Education
Graduate Studies
· Virginia Commonwealth University - Special Education
· University of Virginia College at Wise and University of Virginia – Library Media
Email: lloday@comcast.net
Location: Glen Allen, VA
Phone: 804-836-6108
Facebook: facebook.com/LindaScottO'Day
Twitter: @twitterLlodayC
Professional Experience
Internship - Library Media
J.R. Tucker High School, Dumbarton Elementary School
Summer 2013
· Maintained circulation desks, checking in books to teachers and students
· Collaborated with teachers and co-librarians to provide support for teachers and students
· Planned and delivered weekly fixed schedule lessons to eleven rising 1st and 2nd grade ESL classrooms
· Met diverse student and teacher needs through flexible scheduling
Special Education Teacher
Hermitage High School, Richmond, VA
August 2009 - present
· Developed and implemented lessons for self-contained and collaborative English 9 classes, coordinating with three other teachers
· Specialized specifically in the teaching of reading to special needs students for three school years
· Monitored and implemented IEP provisions to ensure compliance for federal and state regulations
Head of Academy/Behavior Analyst
Sarah Dooley Center for Autism, Saint Joseph’s Villa, Richmond, VA
March 2008 - August 2009
· Developed and managed budget
· Created and implemented training for teachers and instructional assistance regarding best practices in education and programming for children with autism
· Wrote and managed grant monies
· Monitor implementation of curriculum and behavior plans specific to each student
· Supervised three teachers and 20 instructional assistants.
Autism Consultative Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
August 2004 - March 2008
· Developed and implemented training based on best practices for teachers, assistants, and administration
· Provided oversight and coaching of classroom staff in schools with autism programs
· Consulted with IEP teams regarding individual students educational and behavioral programming
· Participated in IEP meeting surrounding cases determined to be high profil