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Amanda Thomson

Bremerton,WA

Summary

Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with a variety of special needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Cougar Valley Elementary
09.2020 - Current
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behaviors, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual and physical disabilities including blindness using a variety of modalities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive education plans tailored to each student's unique needs.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Department of Social and Health Services- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Work with students and adults with disabilities on employment
  • Assess a person’s skills and abilities and help them find the employment goal that works for them.
  • Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.
  • Led vocational assessments for clients with physical, emotional, intellectual and behavioral disabilities.
  • Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
  • Presented at professional conferences on best practices in the field of vocational rehabilitation counseling.
  • Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding of their unique challenges.
  • Worked with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
  • Advocated for reasonable accommodations, supporting clients in overcoming workplace barriers.

Treatment Staff

Excelsior Youth Center
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Work with youth ages 10-21 in a residential treatment facility for substance use and behavioral health.
  • Assisted clients in developing essential life skills such as self-care, budgeting, communication, and problem solving.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Maintained confidentiality in all communications regarding client information according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Ensured adherence to program guidelines by consistently enforcing rules and expectations within the residential setting.
  • Enhanced the residential environment through maintaining a safe, clean, and organized living space for clients.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients during case meetings.
  • Monitored client progress by maintaining detailed records of behavior, mood, medications, and treatment outcomes.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to increase client engagement in treatment.
  • Provided crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.

Registered Behavior Technician

Northwest Autism Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for clients.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
  • Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs and goals.
  • Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.

Education

Teacher Certification Program -

City University of Seattle
06.2020

Masters of Science in Psychology -

Capella University
10.2017

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -

Washington State University
08.2014

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Behavior Modifications
  • Parent Communication
  • Assistive Technology
  • Self-Directed
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Cougar Valley Elementary
09.2020 - Current

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Department of Social and Health Services- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
06.2017 - 08.2019

Registered Behavior Technician

Northwest Autism Center
01.2016 - 01.2017

Treatment Staff

Excelsior Youth Center
01.2015 - 06.2017

Teacher Certification Program -

City University of Seattle

Masters of Science in Psychology -

Capella University

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -

Washington State University

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