Holly Abel
Gaston
Summary
Driven by a passion for inclusive education, I leveraged my skills in Differentiated Instruction and Emotional Regulation at Groner Elementary, enhancing students' learning experiences. My expertise in creating supportive environments for children with special needs, coupled with a strong foundation in behavior management, has consistently improved educational outcomes, demonstrating my commitment to effective teaching and empathetic student engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Director
Champions Before And After School Program
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement based on best practices.
- Managed a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to company standards.
- Provided leadership and guidance to staff through ongoing training initiatives, boosting employee retention rates.
- Developed strategic plans for site growth, resulting in increased revenue and profitability.
- Cultivated a culture of excellence by setting clear expectations for team members while providing support for their professional development goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones on time and within budget constraints.
- Implemented safety protocols, maintaining a secure work environment for staff and visitors alike.
- Established strong relationships with clients, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business.
Special Education Assistant
Groner Elementary
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Created visual aids to assist students in understanding difficult concepts
- Monitored student progress closely and communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic performance
- Monitored student progress and maintained educational records
- Supported diverse learning environments by providing accommodations for students who needed additional assistance due to physical or mental impairments
- Assisted teachers in creating differentiated lesson plans that met the needs of all learners, including those with disabilities
- Life Skills Teaching
- Inclusion Strategies
- Patience and Empathy
- Emotional Regulation
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Assistance
- Behavior improvements
- Classroom Organization
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Student Supervision
- Parental interaction
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self Motivation
- Time management abilities
- Effective Communication
- Reliability
- Team building
- Autism understanding
- Task Prioritization
- Goal Setting
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Student Advocacy
- Behavior management techniques
- Special education curriculum
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cultural Sensitivity
Nanny/Home Manager
Hannah and Steven Chen
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with special needs in a safe and supportive environment
- Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing behavior modification or positive reinforcement techniques
- Followed instructions from parents regarding discipline strategies or special needs of the child and children
- Taught and promoted age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual development of children
- Supervised and assisted with homework
- Performed housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care
- Promoted university by participating in community, state, and national events and meetings and by developing partnerships with industry and secondary education institutions
- Analyzed assessment results from tutored sessions in order to track student progress over time
- Prepared reports on academic or institutional data
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ELEMENTARY EDCUATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
Western Governors University
UtahSkills
- Life Skills Teaching
- Inclusion Strategies
- Patience and Empathy
- Emotional Regulation
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Assistance
- Behavior improvements
- Classroom Organization
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Student Supervision
- Parental interaction
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Reliability
- Team building
- Autism understanding
- Task Prioritization
- Goal Setting
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Student Advocacy
- Behavior management techniques
- Special education curriculum
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
CPR and first aid
Numerous child care related trainings
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Site Director
Champions Before And After School Program
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Assistant
Groner Elementary
02.2023 - 08.2024
Nanny/Home Manager
Hannah and Steven Chen
03.2021 - 12.2022
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ELEMENTARY EDCUATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
Western Governors University
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