Amanda Wolfe
BEAVERCREEK,Ohio
Summary
Collaborative Education Advocate
Experienced Intervention Specialist with a robust background in developing individualized education plans and implementing evidence-based strategies. Known for collaborative teamwork, effective family engagement, and a commitment to enhancing learning outcomes for at-risk students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Fairborn Primary School
Fairborn, OH
08.2008 - Current
- Developed, scheduled, and led individualized education plans (IEPs) to provide adequate support to meet current needs of students.
- Developed applicable goals for each student based on assessment results, guiding the implementation of tailored interventions.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in the design of individualized early intervention sessions to maximize developmental gains for each child.
- Implemented evidence-based intervention strategies to support diverse learners in classroom settings.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in early childhood developmental techniques.
- Effectively taught literacy, math, and social-emotional learning (SEL) using developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for diverse and at-risk learners.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create supportive educational environments for at-risk students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and evaluate children’s needs effectively.
- Developed positive relationships with colleagues and students to implement a full-inclusion model.
- Liaised with teachers and doctors to maintain cohesive collaboration regarding goals and challenges.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating closely with colleagues and sharing best practices, resulting in improved service delivery across the team.
- Empowered parents through coaching on how to effectively implement strategies at home that would foster their child’s development.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and communication for effective collaboration by providing resources, education, and guidance on supporting their child’s development at home.
- Maintained compliance with all state and federal regulations related to early intervention services, ensuring the highest quality of care for students and their families.
- Delivered high-quality services by staying up-to-date with industry best practices and attending relevant professional development opportunities.
- Developed and implemented behavior strategies to manage and build positive relationships.
- Redirected undesirable behavior using positive reinforcement methods, resulting in decreased outbursts in the classroom.
- Conducted assessments and monitored progress through systematic tracking of student growth and response to interventions, leading to timely adjustments in intervention strategies.
- Fostered reasoning and problem-solving skills through active exploration, games, and activities.
Education
Master of Science - Intervention Specialist (Mild-Moderate)
Antioch University - McGregor
Yellow Springs, OHBachelor of Arts - Communication
Wright State University
Dayton, OHSkills
- Strong collaborative teamwork
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Progress monitoring and assessment tools
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Differentiated teaching strategies
- Behavior modification techniques
- Social skills development and instruction
- Experience in early childhood development
- Mastery of intervention strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Documentation and reporting proficiency
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Experience with Autism Spectrum disorder and a variety of neurodiverse learners
- IEP development
- Student engagement
- Academic accommodations and differentiated instruction
- Inclusion practices
- Emotional support
- Continuous professional development
- Scheduling and time management
- Experience with child abuse and neglect
- Environmental observations, data collection, and analysis
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Public Elementary School/Title 1 School Experience (18 years: K/1)
- Dedicated 18 years at Fairborn City Schools
- Ohio Dept. of Education Rating: Accomplished (12 consecutive years)
- ODE State Support Team (SST/Formerly known as IAT) Chairperson at FPS Wright Campus (13 years)
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Tier 2 Committee member (2018-22)
- PBIS Tier 2 committee Co-Chair (2021-22) - FPS subsequently presented at state SST for PBIS Award
- Solely initiated remedial academic and social skills groups for 13 kindergarten classrooms at FPS Wright Campus, prior to our school district hiring on school counselors and mental health therapist
- Co-lead initiative and implementation of FPS School-based Mentoring Program 2019-2020 school year
- Lead Presenter for several sessions regarding the “Mentoring Program and 2x2 Strategy” at FCS District’s Spring Professional Development Conference 2023
- Educational Visioning Committee (2016-17)
- Teacher of the Quarter (2018 and 2021)
- Chosen to be interviewed for school Hall of Fame award by lead Administrator of FPS, which we won
- Chosen to be interviewed by the selection committee for Administrator of the Year award by FPS lead Administrator, which she won
- Received an email of commendation from my administrator for successfully performing the Heimlich maneuver on a student who was choking (May 2023)
- Experience with children (20+ years)
- Classroom management (18 years)
- Collaborative teaching (18 years)
- Small group instruction (18 years)
- Differentiated instruction (18 years)
- Teaching literacy and writing (18 years)
- Teaching math (18 years)
- Teaching SEL skills and strategies (15+ years)
- Mentor to student teachers and new teachers (6 years)
- - Mentor to students at FPS (18 years)
Certification
- Licensed Mild-Moderate Intervention Specialist - 2008-Present
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Fairborn Primary School
08.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Intervention Specialist (Mild-Moderate)
Antioch University - McGregor
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Wright State University