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Alicia Braksator

Glenmoore,PA

Summary

Emotional Support Teacher with a background in creating conducive learning environments for students dealing with emotional and behavioral challenges. Possess strong skills in developing individualized education programs, implementing behavior management strategies, and fostering student engagement. Demonstrates impact through improved student academic achievement and social integration.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Emotional Support Teacher

OJR School District
Pottstown, PA
08.2007 - Current
  • Integral part of team to develop and implement the Supplemental Emotional Program at Owen J. Roberts High School.
  • Partner with classroom teachers to develop classroom procedures, behavioral plans and modifications, and course content.
  • Collaborate with administration and staff in areas of student scheduling, academic planning, and discipline.
  • Work jointly with parents to ensure appropriate levels of emotional and behavioral support, while supporting academic success.
  • Facilitate individual student needs through the IEP process, including gathering and organizing data, scheduling parent/teacher meetings, providing quarterly progress reports, etc.
  • Work in cooperation with the Student Assistance Program to ensure that students receive the next level of care when facing crisis situations.
  • Maintain a continuum of care for each student on my caseload, providing partnership in various aspects of the school setting.

Learning Support Teacher

OJR School District
Pottstown, PA
08.2005 - 08.2007
  • Managed average caseload of 30 students with academic-based needs, providing daily support and planning, collecting data, and organizing IEP meetings.
  • Provided Wilson Reading Services to students with identified needs.
  • Maintained pertinent communication between teachers, parents, and service providers.

Learning Support Teacher

Ridley School District
Ridley, PA
08.2000 - 06.2005
  • Provided classroom instruction for English in a direct-instruction model, while maintaining a caseload of 30 students.

Education

Reading Instructor -

Wilson Reading Certification
Chester County IU
06-2006

Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12

West Chester University
West Chester, PA
08-2000

Skills

  • Behavioral intervention
  • IEP coordination
  • Data collection
  • Collaboration techniques
  • Crisis management
  • Classroom management
  • Organize and facilitate meetings
  • Conflict resolution
  • Parent communication
  • Team building
  • Special education expertise
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Nonviolent crisis intervention
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Disability advocacy
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Multi-tasking abilities
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Emotional Support Teacher

OJR School District
08.2007 - Current

Learning Support Teacher

OJR School District
08.2005 - 08.2007

Learning Support Teacher

Ridley School District
08.2000 - 06.2005

Reading Instructor -

Wilson Reading Certification

Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12

West Chester University