Aisha Khalid
JERSEY CITY,NJ
Summary
Passionate educator with diverse experience across various learning environments, including specialized and mainstream settings. Skilled in creating engaging curricula tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and achievement. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
East Orange Board of Education
East Orange, NJ
09.2009 - Current
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Assist with maintaining student records, including IEPs.
- Assist in maintaining a positive and safe learning environment by intervening in crisis situations and de-escalating disruptive behavior.
- Participate in staff meetings and professional development activities.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
ABA Therapist
Crystal Care ABA services
Lakewood, NJ
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered individualized treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles.
- Modified intervention strategies based on changing needs or preferences of the client.
- Provided direct instruction to clients on a variety of skills, including communication, socialization, and self-care.
- Implemented interventions designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ08-2017
RBT Certification-Pending -
Crystal Care
Skills
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
- Small group instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Student motivation and engagement
- Behavior management
Timeline
ABA Therapist
Crystal Care ABA services
10.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
East Orange Board of Education
09.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New Jersey City University
RBT Certification-Pending -
Crystal Care
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