Abigail Johnston
Amherst,NH
Summary
Dedicated special educator who is driven to improve the quality of the education for students with special needs. My mission is to ensure students with disabilities receive the appropriate skills training they need to be independent individuals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized ABA Paraprofessional
Souhegan High School
Amherst, NH
08.2023 - Current
- Assists teachers in developing and executing lesson plans tailored to student abilities
- Encourages positive behaviors through verbal praise and reinforcement strategies.
- Communicates affirmatively and promotes positive attitudes with every student.
- Implements behavioral interventions as directed by Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Provides direct instruction to students according to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)..
- Observes and documents student behaviors in accordance with guidelines through data collection platforms for measuring outcomes.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational strategies for diverse learners.
Specialized ABA Paraprofessional
Amherst Middle School
Amherst, NH
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Offered student support through one-on-one special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments tailored to specific learning needs.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes through online data collection platforms.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to facilitate positive learning outcomes.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Teacher Assistant
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Delivered in person instruction during the Covid-19 pandemic and assisted lead teachers with student needs while teachers were virtually teaching.
Education
K-12 Special Education Teaching Certification - College of Professional Studies
University of New Hampshire
NH03.2026
Bachelor of Science - Professional Writing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2023
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individualized Education Plans (IEP) writing
- Lesson planning
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Instructional strategies
- De-escalation techniques
- Special education
- Trained in CPI
- Literacy intervention
- Curriculum adjustments
Timeline
Specialized ABA Paraprofessional
Souhegan High School
08.2023 - Current
Specialized ABA Paraprofessional
Amherst Middle School
04.2021 - 08.2023
Teacher Assistant
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
10.2020 - 03.2021
K-12 Special Education Teaching Certification - College of Professional Studies
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science - Professional Writing
Old Dominion University