Amanda Hofmann
Burleson,TX
Summary
Dedicated Special Education professional focused on supporting diverse student needs in Behavioral Inclusion settings. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to implement IEPs and behavior interventions, fostering structured environments for emotional and academic growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Inclusion Classroom Paraprofessional
JOSHUA ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Provide individualized academic and behavioral support to students with diverse learning, emotional, and behavioral needs in a Behavioral Inclusion Classroom setting.
- Collaborate with special education teachers to implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior intervention strategies aligned with student IEPs.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to enhance student engagement and adherence to positive behavior plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, counselors, and families to create cohesive support systems that fostered student success.
- Assist students in developing emotional regulation, problem-solving, and social skills.
- Support small-group and one-on-one instruction to reinforce academic growth.
- Foster a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
- Supported students in developing self-advocacy and coping skills, facilitating positive peer relationships and enhancing overall classroom success.
Caregiver
ALWAYS BEST CARE
12.2023 - 02.2023
- Delivered compassionate care and support to individuals with physical and cognitive challenges, enhancing their quality of life.
- Facilitated daily living activities for clients, promoting dignity and independence in their routines.
- Engaged with families and healthcare professionals to address client needs, ensuring continuity of care.
Community Living Counselor
HOME OF GUIDING HANDS
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized strategies that fostered client growth and independence.
- Conducted assessments and contributed to documentation, goal development, and individualized support planning to ensure tailored support for clients.
- Facilitated goal development and independent living skills training for individuals with disabilities to enhance personal growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences, Psychology Concentration
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Lubbock, TX08-2026
Associate of Science -
BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Great Bend, KS12-2021
EC-12 Special Education Certification - EC-12 Special Education
TEACHWORTHY ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
College Station, TX07-2026
Skills
- Behavior Intervention
- Emotional Regulation Support
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Individualized instruction
- IEP implementation
- Autism spectrum support
- Learning disabilities support
- Behavioral disorders support
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Student Advocacy
- Data Collection & Documentation
- Progress monitoring
- Student supervision
- Support planning
- Transition planning
- Visual supports
- Emotional support
- Social skills training
- Communication strategies
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Collaborative teamwork
- Family engagement
- Parent communication
- Communication facilitation
- Relationship Building
- Instructional support
- Safety
- Goal development
- Writing intervention
- Attention deficit support
- Student progress tracking
- Special education
- Peer mediation
- Occupational support
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Social-emotional support
- Lesson planning
- Supervising student activities
- Safety
- Social-emotional support
- Lesson planning
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Caregiver
ALWAYS BEST CARE
12.2023 - 02.2023
Behavioral Inclusion Classroom Paraprofessional
JOSHUA ISD
08.2023 - Current
Community Living Counselor
HOME OF GUIDING HANDS
07.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences, Psychology Concentration
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science -
BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EC-12 Special Education Certification - EC-12 Special Education
TEACHWORTHY ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM