Amaris Hollis
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in the delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
Spring, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports, and program updates.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Knox Junior High School
Spring, TX
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Assisted teachers with the implementation of lesson plans and activities for students.
- Provided individualized support to students based on their educational needs.
- Developed behavior management plans to help improve student performance in the classroom.
- Organized materials for various instructional activities and assisted with organization of classroom materials.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to encourage appropriate behavior among students.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals.
- Facilitated communication between home and school by providing information about student progress and activities at school.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX12.2023
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Curriculum Implementation
- Effective Communications
- Time Management
Certification
- Behavior Technician
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
03.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Knox Junior High School
08.2018 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas Permian Basin