1. Marlene G. Louis
1851 Nw. 184th Terrace
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029
(954) 854-7153
Mgdyb01@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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Florida State Certified ESE K-12, Elementary Education K-6, Preschool Education and Educational
Leadership with 25 years classroom experience with ASD and IND student. Documented ability to tailor
lessons to meet needs of varied levels of ability and diverse learning styles. Extensive participation on
committees and extra-curricular activities. Excellent interpersonal skills, building rapport and cooperative
relationships with students, peers, parents, and administrators. Versatile and dedicated child advocate
with a solid focus on the needs of the ESE students. Experienced with structured teaching and proactive
behavioral strategies. Empathetic professional who is flexible and accommodating in the design and
implementation of motivating hands-on lessons based on the Sunshine State Standards and the Individual
Education Plan to reach the students highest level of academic achievement
CERTIFICATION
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Professional Educators Certification- State of Florida: Elementary Education-K-6
Professional Educators Certification- State of Florida: Exceptional Student Education- K-12
Professional Educators Certification- State of Florida: Preschool Certification
Professional Educators Certification- State of Florida: Educational Leadership
ESOL Endorsement
Severe and Profound Disabilities Endorsement
EDUCATION
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Brooklyn College
School Administration Supervision
1987-1989
Brooklyn College
Masters of Arts
Major: Special Education
Brooklyn, New York
1985-1987
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Science
Major: Special Education
Brooklyn, NY, 1978-1982
EMPLOYMENT:
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Palm Cove Elementary
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 2016-2017
K-2 ASD cluster teacher
Implemented and instructed based on K/1 Florida State Standards/Access points
Oriole Elementary
Lauderdale Lakes, Fla, 2015-2016
K/1 ASD cluster teacher
2. Implemented and instructed based on K/1 Florida State Standards/Access points
Achieved Reading and Math Learning Gains for Students
The Quest Center
Hollywood, Fla, 2007- 2015
ESE Teacher for ASD and IND Secondary and Transitional Students
Experience with proactive behavior modification strategies
Experience with structured teaching and TEAACH methods
Flushing Hospital
Flushing, NY, 2004-2006
Early Intervention Evaluation Specialist:
Collaborated with staff during IFSP meetings
Critiqued all student evaluations (Education, Speech OT,PT)
Bruner Disabilities Center
Brooklyn, N.Y, 1999-2004
Preschool Supervisor
Managed the overall operation of the Preschool and Disabilities Center
United Cerebral Palsy,
Brooklyn, New York, 1997-1999
Teacher for Pre-School
Internship for Educational Leadership
League School,
Brooklyn, New York, 1989-1997
Co- Teaching for ESE-Preschool- Elementary- High School
Hebrew Institute for Deaf & Exceptional Child,
Brooklyn, New York, 1987-1989
Pre-School ESE Teacher
EXPERIENCE:
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Union Stewardess for Quest Center- worked with members and administration to reach goals that
were beneficial to a positive work environment
Member of SAC, PLC facilitator and Faculty Council
Continuing pursuing knowledge of teaching by taking many courses such as TEAACH, Visualizing
and Verbalizing, IEP Writing, PASS Training, Smile- Sounds & Smile- Words, 21st
Century
Technology and Writing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavioral Intervention
Plan
Mentor to several student interns and new teachers