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Aaron Gillespie

Iowa City,IA

Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic special education behavior interventionist successful in adapting general curriculum to address students' range of learning needs. Team-oriented and adept in working with teachers and specialists to implement individual education programs, QBS Safety Care, and PBIS. Accomplished in meeting performance targets while promoting student safety, independence, privacy, and dignity.


Reputable Artist recognized for consistently developing innovative techniques to encourage creativity and visual product improvement. Experienced in drawing and painting and versatile in thematic experimentation. Disciplined and productive creative with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Behavior Interventionist

Iowa City Community School District
Iowa City, IA
07.2020 - Current
  • Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
  • Utilized de-escalation and PBIS behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
  • Stayed abreast of latest changes by reading publications, attending conferences and completing training.
  • Trained district staff in Safety Care Behavior Management

Special Education Paraeducator

Iowa City Community School District
Iowa City, IA
02.2017 - 07.2020
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.

Writer

DC Comics
03.2015 - 02.2018
  • Collaborated with editors and art team to provide monthly scripts for publication
  • Built upon existing intellectual properties as well as create new stories

Substitute Teacher

Iowa City Community School District
Iowa City, IA
08.2014 - 02.2017
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Freelance Writer/Artist

Self Employeed
08.2002 - 03.2015

Made use of artistic materials to provide unique commissions for customers

Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers

Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters

Met with customers and clients to determine project needs and prepared proposals, including creating production schedules, scopes of work and budgets

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
06.2002

Skills

  • Creative
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Problem resolution
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Relationship Building

Certification

Substitute Authorization License

QBS Safety Care trainer certified

Timeline

Special Education Behavior Interventionist

Iowa City Community School District
07.2020 - Current

Special Education Paraeducator

Iowa City Community School District
02.2017 - 07.2020

Writer

DC Comics
03.2015 - 02.2018

Substitute Teacher

Iowa City Community School District
08.2014 - 02.2017

Freelance Writer/Artist

Self Employeed
08.2002 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art

Buena Vista University
Aaron Gillespie