Abby Boyd

• Adapted instructional materials and teaching strategies to improve student engagement, comprehension, and access to curriculum.
• Implemented positive behavior interventions, monitored student progress, and promoted a safe, inclusive learning environment for up to 7 students.
• Collaborated with teachers and multidisciplinary teams to document student progress, implement interventions, and adjust instructional and behavioral supports.
• Reinforced academic, social, communication, and daily living skills while supporting students during classroom routines, transitions, meals, and extracurricular activities.
• Maintained accurate documentation of student performance, behavior, and progress toward IEP goals while ensuring compliance with educational and safety standards.
• Built positive, trusting relationships with students through consistent communication, patience, empathy, and individualized support.

• Supported up to 10 individuals with daily living activities while promoting independence, self-advocacy, and overall well-being.
• Collaborated with clients, families, and care teams to implement individualized care plans and monitor client progress.
• Applied behavior management and crisis intervention techniques to maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Adapted support strategies to meet individual needs while building trusting, person-centered relationships.
• Facilitated life skills development, community engagement, and social activities to encourage independence and inclusion.
• Monitored clients' health and well-being, documenting significant changes and maintaining confidentiality.

• Work with up to 4 individuals with disabilities to build skills related to obtaining and maintaining a career
• Oversaw duties while clients attended and completed their employment internship (taking attendance, modeling skills, overseeing task fulfillment, etc.)
• Teaching professionalism and social skills.

• Ensured camper safety and well-being, planned and led engaging activities,
• Built positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff
• Adhered to YMCA childcare policies, state health and safety regulations, and emergency procedures.

• Emphasized safety, engagement, and alignment with school policies and YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
• Created supportive environment for homework completion, offering assistance and facilitating engagement in games, enrichment activities, and outdoor games.
• Worked with site director and school staff to maintain compliance with PA ratio mandates, maintain classroom cleanliness, communicate with families, maintain accurate attendance records, and complete incident reports.

• Major and Class standing: Senior Special Education student. Expected graduation date: 5/2027
• GPA: 3.8
• Alpha Omicron Pi Member
• Dean's List: all semesters (fall 2023-present)
• Extracurricular Activities: Best Buddies

• National Technical Honor Society Member
• Senior of the Year 2022-2023
• SkillsUSA and FCCLA Member and Competition Participant

GPA: 3.8

• National Honor Society Member