Andrea Barratt
Somerset,NJ
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong academic foundation in Sociology and Psychology. Working K-12 with 9 plus years of experience in working with children. Proven ability to build and work collaboratively in a strong group concept environment as well as independently. Detailed oriented with powerful work ethic, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal and teamwork expertise. Excellent personal motivation. Knowledgeable with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive as well as aptitude to learn new applications.
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized ABA therapy programs to address unique client needs. Utilizes evidence-based techniques to foster significant behavioral improvements. Track record of effective collaboration with families and professionals to ensure consistent and holistic client support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Therapist
Therapy Associates ABA Service LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Providing one to one ABA therapy to clients to improve their social skills and lower behaviors that affect their daily living.
- ABA Therapists’ accountability includes tutoring the child on academics while targeting, reinforcing, and stimulating correct behavior.
- Methods of teaching clients include errorless, diverse prompting, and independent; however, not limited to the previous noted.
- Collecting data while working on goals and entering it to the company's database to keep track of the client's improvement.
3rd Grade Long-term Substitute
Benjamin Franklin School No.13
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Designed and delivered engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Utilized various assessment methods to inform instructional practices and monitor student progress.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged respect and collaboration among students.
- Implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and monitored student progress toward goals and data-driven strategies to improve student performance in math and reading.
- Maintained effective communication with parents to support student development.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Utilized children's literature to enhance reading, writing, and grammar skills.
5th Grade Teacher
Belmont Runyon Elementary School
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of 45 5th grade students.
- Created, administered, and graded tests, essays, and quizzes, returning all assessments within 4 days of completion.
- Created daily unit and lesson plans for 2 subjects English Language Art and Social Studies
- Analyzed assessment data per individual student to collaborate in creating IEPs that provide a path each student with individual learning paths.
- Collaborated with colleagues across all content areas and grade levels to adopt additional teaching methodologies and strategies.
1st Grade Teacher
Belmont Runyon Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Responsible for instructing students in an elementary school from grades K-5.
- Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group.
- Reading Language Arts, Math, Science, and Writing Skills: Organization, Strategic and Individual Planning, Scheduling, Classroom Management.
- Assist Lead Teacher and Taught Mild to Moderate to Special Needs Children.
- Created instructional resources for use in the classroom.
Kindergarten Teacher
Belmont Runyon Elementary School
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Partnered with teachers and specialists to implement developmentally suitable lessons tailored to students.
- Prevented discipline issues via positive and proximal reinforcement. Communicated with parents to provide updates on student development through the school year.
- Provided timely and frequent feedback to students, fostering an environment of open communication and interest in discovery.
- Utilize a variety of teaching methods including lectures, media group discussions, and roleplaying. Work with students on individual and small group basis to reinforce concepts, help complete assignments, and improve performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology
Kean University
Union, NJAssociates of Science - Liberal Arts
Union County College
Cranford, NJSkills
- Data collection
- Verbal behavior
- Collaboration with professionals
- Functional communication training
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Cultural Awareness
- Adaptability
- Creativity
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician January 2022
- First Aid and CPR Certification April 2018
- Substitute Teacher’s Certificate January 2024
Timeline
3rd Grade Long-term Substitute
Benjamin Franklin School No.13
09.2024 - 06.2025
5th Grade Teacher
Belmont Runyon Elementary School
09.2023 - 08.2024
1st Grade Teacher
Belmont Runyon Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Belmont Runyon Elementary School
03.2021 - 06.2022
ABA Therapist
Therapy Associates ABA Service LLC
01.2021 - Current
Associates of Science - Liberal Arts
Union County College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology
Kean University
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