Ahmed Ali
Portland,OR
Summary
Dedicated education and youth support professional with 5 years of experience working in school-based and community settings supporting students with behavioral, emotional, academic, and developmental needs. Extensive experience providing behavior support, classroom assistance, small-group instruction, and individualized student support across multiple school environments. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and families while maintaining safe, structured, and supportive learning spaces.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Student Support
PPS/DDHS
Portland, OR
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Provided daily in-school student support across three school sites: David Douglas School District (2 years), Jackson Middle School (1 year), Ida B. Wells High School (2 years)
- Supported students with behavioral challenges, emotional regulation needs, attendance issues, and learning barriers in both general education and special education settings.
- Implemented individualized behavior support strategies and helped students remain regulated, focused, and safe in classroom environments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities, small-group instruction, and one-on-one student support.
- Responded to behavioral incidents using de-escalation, redirection, and trauma-informed strategies.
- Monitored students during lunch, passing periods, and activities to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
- Maintained confidential student records, case notes, and documentation in coordination with school staff.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors, administrators, and families to support student success plans and academic engagement.
- Provided culturally responsive support to immigrant and refugee students, including language and family communication support when needed.
Workforce & Family Services Coordinator
AYCO
Portland, OR
02.2021 - 12.2025
- Provided case management and individualized planning for youth and families facing barriers including unemployment, housing instability, school disengagement, trauma, and low income.
- Developed customized success plans focused on workforce readiness, education completion, life skills development, and long-term self-sufficiency.
- Supported participants with resumes, applications, mock interviews, goal setting, accountability, and connection to training and employment opportunities.
- Built partnerships with schools, community organizations, employers, and public agencies to expand access to jobs, education, and support services.
- Coordinated services with counselors, social workers, and community partners to align employment, education, and family stabilization supports.
- Facilitated workshops and group programming focused on job readiness, life skills, and leadership development.
- Maintained detailed case notes, progress tracking, and outcome documentation in paperless systems to meet reporting and compliance requirements.
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Home Team Home Care
Portland, OR
04.2023 - Current
- Provided direct support and case documentation for individuals with developmental disabilities in supported living and community integration settings.
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills, independence goals, community participation, appointments, and life-skill development.
- Maintained detailed documentation, daily logs, progress notes, and incident reports in a paperless system to meet state and agency compliance standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, families, and service coordinators to support individualized service plans (ISP).
- Supported individuals using trauma-informed and person-centered approaches.
Education
High School Diploma -
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon, OR06-2028
Skills
- Classroom Support & Instructional Assistance
- Special Education & Inclusion Support
- Individualized Student Support & Behavior Plans
- Student Supervision & Safety Monitorin
- Crisis Intervention & Conflict Resolution
- Bilingual Communication Support (Somali/English)
- Student engagement
- Community outreach
Languages
Somali
Professional
Timeline
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Home Team Home Care
04.2023 - Current
School-Based Student Support
PPS/DDHS
09.2022 - 12.2025
Workforce & Family Services Coordinator
AYCO
02.2021 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Portland State University