Abby Caudill
Fort Thomas,KY
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher, and Behavioral Therapist focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Special Education Teacher
Illuminate ABA
Cincinnati, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in developing behavior management programs tailored to individual student's needs.
- Attended meetings with school personnel, outside agencies, parents and guardians regarding student progress or concerns.
- Conducted assessments to identify areas of need for students requiring special education services.
- Provided support to teachers, staff and students in the implementation of IEPs.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress against IEP goals.
- Collaborated with general education teachers on differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
Lead Registered Behavior Therapist
Illuminate ABA
Cincinnati, OH
03.2023 - Current
- Provided individual and group therapy services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Developed behavioral plans for clients based on assessment results and established goals.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis in order to modify behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of session notes and client progress reports in accordance with state regulations.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, teachers, and parents to ensure effective treatment plans were implemented.
- Educated families about their child's diagnosis and appropriate intervention strategies to use at home.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Adhered to ethical standards set by governing bodies such as the American Psychological Association.
- Ensured a safe environment was maintained during sessions by monitoring the interactions between clients closely.
- Assisted in developing Individual Education Plans for school-aged children with disabilities or special needs according to educational guidelines set forth by state laws.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding treatment planning for clients.
- Developed behavior support plans which included positive reinforcement strategies for challenging behaviors.
- Collaborated with cross-functional treatment team to develop and facilitate skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments to establish care plan.
- Actively participated in weekly clinical supervision meetings led by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.
- Organized social activities to help patients apply new skills in public settings.
- Incorporated Applied Behavior Analysis therapy interventions and techniques to support individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
- Collected, recorded and summarized data on client behavior and assisted family with applying treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
- Maintained objective session notes and accurate records to organize, model and review behavior as well as progress information.
- Administered direct client care using intensive teaching and natural environment training to follow and apply prescribed behavioral skill acquisition.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods including discrete trial training, verbal behavior, naturalistic teaching, pivotal response training, incidental teaching.
- Scheduled teaching observations to receive supervisor feedback about teaching performance.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Developed training materials and documents such as manuals, handouts, exercises and facilitator guides.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in employees' skills and knowledge.
- Coordinated with subject matter experts to develop effective training content.
- Organized and scheduled on-site and off-site trainings for staff members.
- Maintained accurate records of all trainings conducted.
- Provided feedback to trainers regarding the effectiveness of their sessions.
- Assisted in designing, developing, and implementing new training methods and techniques.
- Monitored participants' progress during the training session.
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Educational Service Center
Mason, OH
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients' behavioral, emotional, and cognitive functioning.
- Provided individual and family therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
- Developed behavior intervention plans in accordance with best practice standards.
- Mentored new graduate teaching fellows on effective teaching practices.
- Scheduled teaching observations to receive supervisor feedback about teaching performance.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods including discrete trial training, verbal behavior, naturalistic teaching, pivotal response training, incidental teaching.
- Mentored new teachers in developing effective teaching strategies for teaching geography courses.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Attended meetings with other teaching assistants to discuss different teaching strategies for the course.
- Mentored new teaching assistants on grading techniques, classroom management strategies, and other aspects of teaching responsibilities.
Special Education Teacher
Warren County Education Service Center
Mason, OH
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in developing behavior management programs tailored to individual student's needs.
- Attended meetings with school personnel, outside agencies, parents and guardians regarding student progress or concerns.
- Conducted assessments to identify areas of need for students requiring special education services.
- Created positive learning environments that promoted social-emotional growth as well as academic achievement.
- Provided support to teachers, staff and students in the implementation of IEPs.
- Utilized technology tools such as assistive devices when appropriate for individuals receiving special education services.
- Collaborated with general education teachers on differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress against IEP goals.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided individual counseling and instruction to students with learning difficulties or disabilities.
- Maintained records of student attendance, academic performance, behavior, health and development.
- Participated in professional development activities related to special education best practices.
- Led parent workshops on topics such as IEPs and 504 plans.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH05-2020
Associates - Special Education
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH05-2020
High School Diploma - GE
Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School
Ripley, OH06-2016
Techincal Degree - Exercise Science
Southern Hills Career And Technical Center
Georgetown, OH06-2016
Skills
- Behavioral Interventions
- Applied Behavior Analysis expertise
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Individualized Education Plans
- Transition planning
- Learning disabilities
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Life Skills Instruction
- Literacy strategies
- Student Records Management
- Excellent classroom management
- Social Skills Development
- Parent Communication
- Motivating students
- Developmental delays background
- Treatment Planning
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Coping skills promotion
- Data analysis skills
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Resource Management
- Performance Improvement
- Project Management
- Corrective Action Planning
- Rule Enforcement
- Resource Allocation
- Lesson Planning
- Skills Development
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Competent in Smartboard technology
- Instructional Strategies
- Material Selection
- Job readiness training
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Learning Style Assessments
- Progress Evaluations
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social integration
- Team Collaboration
- Community Resource Referrals
- Student Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communications
- Learning Style Assessment
Certification
- Microsoft office programming
- RBT certification
- OBM certification
- BLS
- CPR
- Currently obtaining teaching licensure
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
ASL
Limited
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Lead Special Education Teacher
Illuminate ABA
01.2024 - Current
Lead Registered Behavior Therapist
Illuminate ABA
03.2023 - Current
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Educational Service Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
Special Education Teacher
Warren County Education Service Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Shawnee State University
Associates - Special Education
Shawnee State University
High School Diploma - GE
Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School
Techincal Degree - Exercise Science
Southern Hills Career And Technical Center
- Microsoft office programming
- RBT certification
- OBM certification
- BLS
- CPR
- Currently obtaining teaching licensure
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