Allison Poskar
Stamford
Summary
Passionate and dedicated special education teacher with a strong focus on utilizing behavior analysis principles and strategies to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Experienced in developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and implementing effective teaching techniques to meet the unique needs of students. Committed to fostering an engaging classroom atmosphere that promotes independence. Seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special needs through expertise in behavior analysis
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Harrison Central School District
09.2022 - Current
- Taught individual, small group and whole group lessons to a diverse learners ranging from non-vocal to vocal
- Collaborated with All Points Behavior Consultants to stay current on best practices in applied behavior analysis
- Monitored student progress closely to determine functions of problem behavior and determine function based interventions intervening proactively when necessary
- Assessed student performance regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed
- Provided monthly parent training to meet the needs of families in the home, at school, or in a group format in school
- Communicated effectively with team members, ensuring consistency in approach across all providers
- Evaluated learners and designed curriculum based on the VB MAPP and The Essentials for Living Curriculum
Special Education Teacher
Mount Pleasant Central School District
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring prerequisites skills and instructional control were in place
- Collaborated with Speech and language therapist using AAC devices to increase functional communication skills
- Trained classroom staff including teacher assistant and aides new to the self-contained setting
- Coordinated with other teachers to transition two student from an 8:1:1 to a 12:1:1 setting
- Utilized Dr. Gregg Hanley's behavior skills training techniques to teach tolerating and accepting no
- Scheduled and implemented individualized online sessions for student learning and in situation parent training in place of closed schools due to COVID
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Midland Elementary School
09.2006 - 06.2020
- Managed an 8:1:1 self-contained classroom for students with severe disabilities
- Measured behaviors using data collection procedures to make effective instructional decisions
- Utilized functional behavior assessment data to develop function based behavior intervention plans
- Implemented ABLLS and VB MAPP assessments to determine current levels of functioning and design individualized educational plans
- Provided functional communication training using various assistive technology devices
- Taught 1:1 instructional sessions incorporating academic, behavior and language skills using a discrete trial format
- Organized a school store, monthly life skills field trips, and a buddy program
- Trained parents, classroom staff, and team members to improve behavior
- Consulted with The Carbone Clinic to learn the mixed verbal behavior approach
- Designed TEACCH style visual schedules and desk work schedules to support independence, appropriate behavior during transitions and correct use of materials
- Wrote individualized social stories to prepare students for changes and behavioral expectations
Elementary Special Education Teacher
The Parkside School
09.2001 - 06.2005
- Planned and implemented core curriculum for for students with language based learning differences
- Collaborated with therapists to maximize the social/emotional and intellectual abilities of individual learners
Education
Postgraduate Degree - Applied Behavior Analysis: ABA
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY01.2009
Masters - Special Education
Bank Street School of Education
New York, NY01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish/Elementary Education
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA01.2000
Skills
- Progress monitoring/Data Collection
- Classroom organization
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Assessment strategies
- Motivating students
- Data collection
- Excellent classroom management
- Teaching in the natural environment
- Paraprofessional oversight
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Special Education Permanent K-12
- Early Childhood Education Birth-2nd
- Students with Disabilities Birth-2nd
Affiliations
- Long Island University, Adjunct Professor, 2009-2015
- Albertson Soccer, Special Needs Volunteer Coach
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Harrison Central School District
09.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mount Pleasant Central School District
09.2019 - 06.2022
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Midland Elementary School
09.2006 - 06.2020
Elementary Special Education Teacher
The Parkside School
09.2001 - 06.2005
Masters - Special Education
Bank Street School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish/Elementary Education
Muhlenberg College
Postgraduate Degree - Applied Behavior Analysis: ABA
Mercy College
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