Amanda Mills
Duncan,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Special Education Assistant with a strong background supporting children with autism and diverse learning disabilities. Experienced in implementing individualized education plans, fostering inclusive classroom environments, and promoting student growth through tailored instructional strategies. Former Early Intervention Specialist with proven ability to support developmental milestones, collaborate with families and provide early support services that enhance long-term success. Committed to empowering students and families to reach their full potential through love, patience, structure and positive reinforcement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PCD Assistant
Reidville Elementary School
Reidville, SC
08.2021 - Current
- Assist with Coordinating classroom activities and events to enhance student engagement and learning experiences.
- Assisted teachers with lesson planning and preparation of instructional materials for diverse student needs.
- Collaborate with teachers to implement behavior intervention strategies
- Provide Classroom Management support
- Engage in learning activities, with the children
- Manage student behaviors calmly, maintaining saftey protocols while supporting the emotional well being of the child.
- Build a relationship with the students and parents
- Support students social-emotional development through modeling appropriate behaviors and teaching self regulation skills
Foster Parent
DSS
Spartanburg, SC
04.2019 - Current
- Provided nurturing care and support to foster children, ensuring emotional and physical well-being.
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
Early Intervention Specialist
Promising Futures
Greenville, SC
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed individualized intervention plans to support children's developmental milestones.
- Collaborated with families and educators to enhance child learning experiences.
- Assessed children's progress using standardized evaluation tools and techniques.
- Advocated for resources and services tailored to meet diverse family needs.
- Managed caseloads efficiently to maintain timely documentation and service delivery without compromising quality of care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify children''s strengths and needs, informing the creation of targeted intervention plans.
- Held Family Training Sessions weekly with the parents and child
- Maintained compliance with all state and federal regulations related to early intervention services, ensuring the highest quality of care for children and families.
- Provided ongoing support to families through home visits, phone calls, and written communication, ensuring consistent progress monitoring.
- Developed clear goals for each child based on assessment results, guiding the implementation of tailored interventions.
Pre -School Teacher
Reidville Road Readiness Center
Moore, SC
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Help 1-2 year old gain social skills, manners, and how to follow a routine.
- Introduce up to 12 toddlers to the alphabet, number, shapes, colors, and sign language, using the ABC Jesus Loves Me, curriculum.
- Age appropriate crafts, painting, and coloring, and music time.
- Engage with the parents and work with the child on any concerns they or myself should have, such as biting, potty training, anxiety, etc.
- Show the children unconditional love.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC2005
High School Diploma -
James F. Byrnes High School
Duncan, SC1998
Skills
- Foster parent support
- Parental training
- Parental communication
- Experience with children with trauma
- Patience and empathy
- Parent interaction
- Child development
- Special needs
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Emotional regulation
- Visual supports
- Activity planning
- Sensory integration
- Behavior improvements
Timeline
PCD Assistant
Reidville Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Early Intervention Specialist
Promising Futures
08.2019 - 05.2021
Foster Parent
DSS
04.2019 - Current
Pre -School Teacher
Reidville Road Readiness Center
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of South Carolina Upstate
High School Diploma -
James F. Byrnes High School