SHEILA OGRADY

US History, Geography, Civics Teacher
Brighton - 48116, United States

Member since: Feb 11, 2010

Last active on: Oct 17, 2010 at 01:00 AM (EST)

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About SHEILA OGRADY

I have taught Special Education at all levels for 42 years.

Teaching Preferences

Online Teaching

Teaches following Subjects/Exams
US History (1st - 4th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Geography (1st - 4th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Civics (1st - 4th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Reading (1st - 4th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Teaching Experience

Special Education Teacher

Ca., IL,Taylor Schools & State of Mich., United States

Jun 1969 - Jan 2010

World history, U. S. history


Have 32 credits after the masters degree, was with the Boys Scouts of America for over 17 years. I play piano, won 1st prize at age 8 for Irish dancing, owned own Irish dancing school for 6 years, starting at age 16,

Professional Experience
Driver Education Teacher
State of Michigan, Michigan, United States
Aug 1997 - Jul 2002

I took 8 credit hours from Central Michigan University in Driver Education. I taught the subject in the classroom and behind the wheel.

Restaurant & Catering
Sheila's Grill & Catering, Michigan, United States
Jun 1953 - Dec 1961

Mother owned restaurant and catering service. I worked with these businesses and helped to manage them. I left to teach Special Education.

Irish Dance Teacher
Gaelic League School of Irish Dancing, Michigan, United States
Sep 1954 - Jan 1961

I owned the dancing school and expanded to the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in the fall of 1960. I gave the school to two of my students, when I graduated from college, to teach Special Education.

Education

Spec. Ed.-K-12

Eastern Michigan University, Michigan, United States

Jan 1957 - Jan 1961


Have Spec. Ed. certification in E.I. & C.I. Have taught L.D., Autistic, OHI,T.C, Homebound, Home School, Driver Ed. Teacher, minors in Home Ec., Mixed Arts, 12 hrs. of psychology in undergrad classes.

Professional Exams & Certifications

No Child Left Behind

Mich. Test for Teacher Certification, United States

Year Of Passing: 2006


Because I taught students for the GED I used these books for part of my studying for the NCLB.

E.I.,C.I.,Elementary K-8

Michigan, United States

Year Of Passing: 1961

Associations & Membership
MARSP
Michigan, United States
Feb 1999 - Present
School Improvement Committee
Michigan, United States
Aug 2001 - Sep 2008

Was one of three teachers on the School Improvement Committee.

NCA
Michigan, United States
Sep 2001 - Jun 2008

On committee for qualifying students to receive high school diplomas.

Student Council Advisor
Michigan, United States
Feb 1999 - Apr 2008

Student coucil represented the students' concerns and held fund raiser.

Monthly Voices
Michigan, United States
Feb 2001 - Apr 2008

Taught my students how to work on a newspaper for our school.

U.S. Geological Names
Michigan, United States
Sep 2002 - Oct 2004

I offically named a body of water on planet Earth. It is located in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. It is called Cygnet Pond.

Taylor Federation of Teachers
Michigan, United States
Jun 1969 - Jan 1999

Was Union Representative from 1970-71. The TFT is part of the American Federation of Teachers. Although I am retired from the public schools, I am still a member of
the AFT.

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