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 of Students with Disabilities Grades PreK-Kinder Expires April 12, 2027
● Maine Teacher General Education Grades K - 8 Expires July 1, 2023
● Maine Teacher of Students with Disabilities Grade K - 8 Expires June 16, 2023
Nationals
● WIDA ACCESS 2.0 Online Test Administration December 22, 2015
● WIDA ACCESS W-APT Speaking Test Administration December 22, 2014
● WIDA ACCESS Test Administrator 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
Child Development Services July 2021 - Present
Children’s Journey- Biddeford
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
● Worked with families to create appropriate Individualized Education plans for their child, and supported students and families
in navigating and setting up evaluations and services
● Wrote IEPs and Written Notices
● Kept track of dates and documents to ensure compliance and timely communication between CDS and families
● Implemented Positive Behavior Support Plans
● Trained in SafetyCare

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 - June 2021
● Attended meetings with Administrative Team
● Facilitated weekly and monthly meetings with the Grade 2 teachers and support staff
Restorative Practices Leadership Team August 2020 - June 2021
● 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
Safety Care Training November 23, 2022
● Attending Safety Care Training and annual recertification October 18 and 25, 2021
The Intentional IEP Training July 7, 2021
● 3 IEP Writing Mistakes + How to Fix Them
Hosted Student Teacher from UMF September – December 2020
Basic FBA to BIP Training February 2020 - June 2020
● 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
● Year 1 Writing Homegrown Institute
● Year 1 Reading Homegrown Institute
● Year 2 Reading Homegrown Institute
Common Ground International July 2015
● 3 week immersion program in Costa Rica and 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 at Children’s Journey Biddeford (CDS Preschool)

Jaime Hammond
Speech and Language Pathologist at SMAC

Ann Arnold
2nd Grade Teacher in Sanford School Department

Kristy Richards
Behavior Coach for Sanford School Department