Amy M. Gardner
Milan
Summary
To pursue or obtain a position that challenges my education, training and skills in the field of special education.
Compassionate Intervention Specialist with 15 years of experience working with special needs children. Adept at building healthy and strong relationships with children and parents. Outstanding skills in collaborating with teachers, school administrators and medical staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cross Categorical K-2 Specialist
South Central Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
- Model behavior that supports the South-Central Trojan mission: “To promote a world of Opportunities”, children with autism and related special needs, in their natural environment
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Edison Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher
- Communicates with instructional staff, and various professionals for the purpose of implementing IEP objectives
- Escorts students (e.g
- Bathroom, classroom, bussing,) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and from a destination
- Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
Stride Learning Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Supported a comprehensive, quality service for children with special needs and their families in a safe and compassionate environment so that they may achieve their fullest potential
- Prepared, assisted and conducted activities in the preschool classroom for children with Autism and other needs based on Individual Educational Plans (IEP)
- Implemented activities and special events that met children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs
- Established a program environment that sustained participant interest and promoted positive interactions with other children
- Prepared, arranged, and maintained in-door and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule and needs
- Promoted, modeled and supervised safety, fitness, and health/nutrition practices
- Organized, prepared and served nutritious snacks for children on a daily basis based on dietary needs
- Observed children for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed
- Noted special instructions provided by parents
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education - ECAM Applied Behavior Analysi
Bowling Green State University
09-2025
Alternative Resident Educator Professional Program -
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH08.2024
Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute - undefined
Ohio State University
06.2021
Bachelors - Special Education and Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
05.2020
Associates in Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
11.2013
Skills
- Intervention strategies proficiency
- Collaborative teamwork
- Positive reinforcement
- Adaptive learning
- IEP development
- Special education
- Emotional support
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Behavior modification
- Strong collaboration skills
Certification
- Special Education Professional Teaching Credential - Ohio Department of Education.
- K-12 Mild to Moderate
Timeline
Cross Categorical K-2 Specialist
South Central Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Edison Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Stride Learning Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute - undefined
Ohio State University
Bachelors - Special Education and Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Associates in Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Special Education - ECAM Applied Behavior Analysi
Bowling Green State University
Alternative Resident Educator Professional Program -
Bowling Green State University
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