Amanda Flaherty
Nesconset,NY
Summary
Dynamic Teacher's Assistant from DDI Early Childhood Services, adept in aba teaching strategies and fostering emotional and behavioral development. Excelled in implementing both discrete trials and naturalistic learning techniques, enhancing IEP goal achievement. Known for advocacy in kindness, dignity and respect, significantly contributing to a supportive learning environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
DDI Early Childhood Services
Ronkonkoma, NY
12.2014 - Current
- Implemented a wide range of teaching strategies, prompting procedures and data collection methods to achieve IEP goals with students and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Implemented pyramid model strategies to support social, emotional, and behavioral development in both Pre-K and early school age setting.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development, then assisted in lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up the environment.
- Attended regular trainings, conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on teaching and behavioral strategies.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
Hauppauge High School
Hauppauge, NY06.2004
Skills
Extensively trained in a wide range of aba teaching strategies and data collection methods including, but not limited to discrete trials, time delay, pre-test, post-test, and task analysis
Experienced in using varying teaching methods and multiple curriculums to meet student's IEP goals including Handwriting Without Tears, Touch Math, Reading A-Z and Fundations
Extensive experience with teaching and assisting in the use of augmentative communication devices including pecs pictures, touch chat, lamp and Proloquo
Extensive training in behavior intervention and monitoring including the implementation of behavior intervention plans
Well versed in using pyramid model strategies including, but not limited to schedules, timers, first/then boards, token economies and social stories
Proficient in behavioral data collection including ABC and scatter plot data
An unrelenting advocate for kindness, compassion, dignity and respect
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
DDI Early Childhood Services
12.2014 - Current
Hauppauge High School