Amy Chambers
Ashtabula,OH
Summary
Dynamic Intervention Specialist with over seven years of experience in teaching special education and over 12 years of serving individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing tailored IEPs, collaborating with parents and teachers, and implementing behavior intervention strategies to support diverse student needs. Committed to driving academic success and fostering inclusive learning environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Ashtabula County Educational Service Center- Happy Hearts
Ashtabula, OH
08.2019 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Advocated for resources and services to improve educational access for students.
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Increased student engagement through the use of differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
- Served as an advocate for students with disabilities during eligibility meetings, IEP reviews, and parent conferences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, interventions implemented, and modifications made to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Coordinated with other professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school psychologists to address comprehensive student needs.
- Developed data-driven intervention plans based on thorough analysis of assessments and observations.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Paraprofessional
Ashtabula County Educational Service Center- Happy Hearts/Building Bridges
Ashtabula, OH
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Supported classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and understanding of material.
- Assisted teachers in developing individualized education plans for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with instructional staff to implement effective teaching strategies.
- Monitored student behavior, promoting a positive and productive learning environment.
- Facilitated small group instruction, reinforcing concepts and improving academic performance.
Substitute Paraprofessional/ Workshop Specialists
Ashtabula County Board of Developmental Disabilities- Happy Hearts and AshCraft Industries
Kingsville, OH
07.2013 - 05.2019
- Supported classroom activities by assisting students with diverse learning needs and adapting materials for individual comprehension.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans and enhance student engagement through tailored instructional strategies.
- Monitored student behavior, providing positive reinforcement and guidance to maintain a productive learning environment.
- Assisted in the assessment of student progress by documenting observations and communicating insights to educators.
- Developed individualized employment plans to enhance client job readiness and career advancement.
- Coordinated training sessions to improve client skills in workplace communication and collaboration.
- Monitored client progress, providing constructive feedback to ensure goal achievement and foster confidence.
- Monitored client progress, providing feedback and adjusting strategies as needed.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction- Reading And Literacy
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio, OH12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH05-2017
Skills
- IEP development
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Strong collaboration skills
- Academic accommodations
- Behavior modification
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Continuous professional development
- Student evaluations
- Special education background
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Ashtabula County Educational Service Center- Happy Hearts
08.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional
Ashtabula County Educational Service Center- Happy Hearts/Building Bridges
08.2017 - 08.2019
Substitute Paraprofessional/ Workshop Specialists
Ashtabula County Board of Developmental Disabilities- Happy Hearts and AshCraft Industries
07.2013 - 05.2019
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction- Reading And Literacy
Ashland University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kent State University