Maggie Rouman, M.A.

wmrouman@prodigy.net or roumanm0866@my.uwstout.edu

Professional Summary
Experienced independent educational consultant, who integrates professional training in special education, instructional design, cognitive enhancement technologies and e-learning; committed to helping students realize their full potential by designing and facilitating innovative, meaning-based, brain-compatible programs and instruction. Professional competencies include: Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities Professional Development Facilitating Adult Learning Instructional Technology/E-learning Instructional Design Differentiating Instruction Brain-based Teaching Methods Applying Cognitive Enhancement Technologies

Education
Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies DePaul University, Chicago, IL Focus/Concentration: Cognitive Enhancement Technologies Bachelor of Science in Special Education Loyola University, Chicago, IL Focus/Concentration: Learning Disabilities and Social and Emotional Disorders.

Graduate Certificates
E-Learning and Online Teaching (expected fall 2012) University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI Trained in online course design, facilitating and assessing online learning, creating collaborative communities in e-learning, Moodle, Desire2Learn, Blackboard, and Web 2.0 tools. Applied Leadership for Professionals DePaul University, Chicago, IL Eighteen credit-hour certificate coursework: Personal & Organizational Change, Leadership, Ethical Reasoning, Cultural & Human Differences, Interpersonal Dynamics, and Modes & Processes of Systematic Inquiry. Educating Adults DePaul University, Chicago, IL Trained in facilitating and assessing adult learning, and instructional design including: ADDIE, Universal Design, and Understanding by Design (UBD).

Other Professional Certificates

Schools Attuned Practitioner (All Kinds of Minds Institute) Certified Listening Program Provider (Advanced Brain Technologies) Certified Interactive Metronome Provider (Interactive Metronome Inc.)
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Orton Gillingham Practitioner (Institute for Multi-Sensory Education)

Experience
Educational Consultant/Cognitive Enhancement Specialist Excel Educational Services, Chicago, IL

1993-Present

Increase student achievement by differentiating instruction and providing specialized remediation for students diagnosed with specific learning or attention difficulties, implementing specialized, multisensory techniques, neurocognitive technologies and instructional technologies. Design and facilitate annual workshops and instruction for administration, teaching staff, and parents regarding effective learning and teaching strategies, learning disabilities, navigating the IEP process, cultural reciprocity, brain-based learning, brain fitness, and cognitive enhancement technologies. Instruct students from the primary to university level in study skills and all subject areas. Design and implement individual learning plans for a caseload of thirty-five learning disabled students at Near North Montessori School annually. Mentor students by guiding them towards resources that help them achieve their educational goals. Administer and interpret diagnostic evaluations as well as formative and summative assessments. Advocate for students and their parents by helping them navigate the Chicago Public Schools Special Education System. Job Training and Placement Coordinator 1990-1993 Hellenic Family and Community Services, Chicago, IL Managed all job placement services of this non-profit social service agency. Designed and facilitated elder care job training seminars for home care workers. Organized annual community job fairs and interviewed qualified candidates for jobs. Provided language translation and interpretation services.

Special Education Teacher Lieb School, Oak Lawn, IL

1989-1990

Taught all subjects to a self-contained 9-12 year old behavior disordered class. Formulated annual Individualized Education Plans. Incorporated special learning strategies for learning disabled students encompassing self-questioning, rehearsal and review, cognitive behavior modification, social skills, organization & memory strategies. Differentiated instruction to meet students individual needs. Student Advisor 1988-1989 Loyola University, Chicago, IL

Served as a resource and referral agent for university and community services. Taught seminars on study strategies and campus safety. Created and facilitated the campus-wide Superwomen lecture series on careers for women. Identified and developed strategies to assist undergraduate students in the resolution of problems. Collaborated with residence hall council to promote community development. Supported, interpreted, and enforced community behavior standards and policies.

Professional Memberships/Activities

Chicago Area Brain Network (Founder & Facilitator) DePaul University ASK (Alumni Sharing Knowledge) Program Career Mentor Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society Phi Delta Kappa Professional Association for Educators Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Learning & Brain Society Learning Disabilities Association of America SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) Project on Inclusive Curriculum

References Available Upon Request