Years of professional experience Special Education
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Anastasia Nash
BCBA, Special Education
Billings,MT
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher and BCBA skilled at building upon student's strengths to increase independence and confidence. Committed to trauma assumed methods that address the unique needs of each student. Creative and out of the box thinker when designing effective instruction to accommodate student needs. Develops, implements, and acts as Case Manager of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities. Collaborates well with other professionals for the highest interest of the student.
Overview
10
2
BCBA
Work History
Billings Public SchoolsBillings, MT
Intensive Life Skills
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Advocated for needs of students with disabilities.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students with a wide range of abilities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
Billings Public SchoolsBillings, MT
BCBA
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Implemented evidence-based treatments according to current research standards for best practice.
- Provided consultation and training services to Registered Behavior Technicians and other professionals in the district regarding best practices in ABA intervention methods.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of staff and Registered Behavior Technicians engaged in student assessment and instruction.
- Monitored team members' adherence to ethical standards established by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Billings Public SchoolsBillings, MT
Special Education ELC Program
05.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Created and implemented appropriate IEP documents for high school and middle school aged students with profound disabilities including state approved transition plans, PLAAFPs, goals and objectives
- Collaborated with AWARE staff in programming, behavior plans and schedules for students with wide range of abilities
- Incorporated opportunities for vocational training in the classroom and the community
- Implemented a functional communication system for 5 non-verbal students.
- Prepared students with profound communication and behavior needs to be integrated back into their least restricted environment or home school program.
Billings Public SchoolsBillings, MT
Special Education Preschool
08.2017 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate IEP documents for preschool students ages 3-6 with a wide range of disabilities including state approved PLAAFPs, goals and objectives.
- Level 1 training in STAR autism curriculum and PECs curriculum.
- Provided individual and small group instruction based on IEP goals for each student.
- Successfully implement PECs communication system with non-verbal students.
Laurel School DistrictBillings, MT
Third Grade Special Education
06.2014 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Created and implemented appropriate IEP documents for 3rd grade students including state approved PLAAFPs, goals and objectives.
- Provided Reading, Math, Language and Social Skills instruction for special education students of varied levels and abilities.
- Worked with general education teachers in providing LRE for special education students including adapting lessons, tests and activities.
Laurel School DistrictBillings, MT
Long Term Substitute
04.2014 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Taught replacement classes in Reading, English, Math and Science for 5th -8th grade students.
- Adapted science lessons and tests to support students to be successful in the general science classroom.
- Worked with general education teachers in providing study strategies and adapted materials for special education students in the general classroom.
Montana State University BillingsBillings, MT
Graduate Assistant
09.2013 - 12.2013
Job overview
- MTSS Assistant Facilitator
- Assisted with training in AIMSweb with Billings Public Schools
- Designed AIMSweb and RtI resources for Billings Public Schools.
Education
Montana State University - BillingsBillings, MT
BCBA Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis from Applied Behavior Analysis
05-2021
University Overview
- [A COMPARISON OF FLASHCARD METHODS FOR INCREASING SIGHT WORD RECOGNITION FOR A STUDENT WITH AUTISM] Thesis
Montana State University BillingsBillings, MT
Master of Science from Special Education
05.2014
University Overview
- Graduated summa cum laude
Eastern Montana CollegeBillings, MT
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
05.1992
University Overview
- Graduated cum laude
Skills
- PECs trained through Level 2
- Experience with Proloquo to Go and LAMP
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Data Management
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Behavior Modifications
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Instructional Strategies
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Social Skills Development
- Parent Communication
- Life Skills Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Trauma Informed
Certification
- Montana State Teaching License Special Education K-12, Elementary Education K-8, Spanish K-12
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Montana Board of Psychology Licensed Behavior Analyst
- PECs Level 1 and 2 certified
- Practical Functional Assessment and Skills Based Treatment Level 1
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Intensive Life Skills
Billings Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
BCBA
Billings Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Special Education ELC Program
Billings Public Schools
05.2019 - Current
Special Education Preschool
Billings Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019
Third Grade Special Education
Laurel School District
06.2014 - 06.2017
Long Term Substitute
Laurel School District
04.2014 - 05.2014
Graduate Assistant
Montana State University Billings
09.2013 - 12.2013
Montana State University - Billings
BCBA Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis from Applied Behavior Analysis
Montana State University Billings
Master of Science from Special Education
Eastern Montana College
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education