Apuroopa Gandraju
Orlando,Florida
Summary
Flexible and caring special education professional specializing in ESE services such as IEPs,PBS,MTSS and RTI. Customizes approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping students build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Compassionate in helping students with struggles and adapting approaches. Talented Behavior Specialist specializing in behavioral support in educational settings. Understands school processes and requirements and helps students navigate requirements through personalized techniques. Organized in managing caseloads and records
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, Florida
10.2023 - Current
- Establish, coordinate and monitor functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for Exceptional Student Education students
- Coach and direct teachers in best learning practices and support school progress monitoring programs
- Assists ESE teachers and acts as a classroom facilitator to assess best learning practices for teachers to use in the classroom
- Conducts one-on-one social skills lessons with ESE students
- Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate school wide ESE programs.
- Collected data via direct student observation and consultation with classroom teachers regarding student behaviors.
- Presented student behavioral data during IEP meetings to determine plan changes and progress.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress, develop recommendations, and collaborate on educational decisions.
- Implemented de-escalation protocols when necessary to help keep students safe while managing their challenging behaviors.
- Collaborated with school staff, parents, and administrators to ensure successful implementation of BIPs, PBS, MTSS and RTI.
- Maintained open communication with all stakeholders involved in a student's care plan in order to promote consistency across all settings.
- Supported parents by providing guidance on how they can reinforce desired behaviors at home.
- Provided crisis management support for students exhibiting challenging behaviors in school settings.
- Engaged families through culturally sensitive outreach efforts designed to build trust and foster collaboration between schools and homes.
ESE Teacher
Osceola County School District
Orlando, Golden Oak, FL 32836, USA, FL
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented IEPs for special education students.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to special education services.
- Monitored student behavior and provided appropriate feedback and consequences when needed.
- Created lesson plans that were aligned with state standards.
- Collaborated with other educators, administrators, and parents to ensure proper implementation of IEPs.
- Utilized effective classroom management strategies to maintain an orderly environment conducive to learning.
- Employed positive reinforcement techniques to motivate students in the classroom.
Registered Behavior Technician
Camen Behavioral Services
Orlando, FL
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Instructed staff members on how to implement behavioral interventions and utilize positive reinforcement strategies effectively.
- Observed student behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress towards goals.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors for students while providing feedback when necessary.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
- Attended IEP meetings to provide input regarding student progress toward goals and objectives.
- Assisted in the development of positive behavior supports within the classroom environment.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
Center Director
Eyelevel Learning Center / Science Utsav
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Cultivated and strengthened formal relationships with children and families
- Sparked imagination, built self-esteem and helped children make exciting discoveries daily
- Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents
- Designed and implemented individual education study plans
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Volunteer Media Center Assistant
Dr. Phillips Elementary School
Orlando, Florida
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Assisted the Media Center Specialist in day to day Media Center Activities
- Issued books to the students
- Maintained media center materials on a daily basis
- Trained on OCLS system
- Assisted in the conduction of Book fairs.
Education
Master of Arts - ESE With ABA
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05-2026
Master of Science - Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Jain University
12.2023
RBT - Applied Behavioral Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
03.2023
BBA - Marketing And Insurance Management
Gitam University
04.2006
Skills
- Excellent time management/communication skills
- Adept at working with special needs children
- 7 years experience working with children in both classroom and 1 on 1 settings
- Medicaid Provider Enrollment
- ESE Certified
- Certified in Professional Crisis Management Practitioner Level 2
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- ADP Direct Care Core Competencies Training
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- ADP Zero Tolerance Training
- Medicaid Waiver/ ADP Orientation Training
- ADP FDOH Blood Pathogen Training
- ADP/Medicaid HIPAA Training
- Behavioral analysis
- Individualized Education Plans
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Orange County Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
ESE Teacher
Osceola County School District
08.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Camen Behavioral Services
02.2023 - 08.2023
Center Director
Eyelevel Learning Center / Science Utsav
08.2019 - 09.2022
Volunteer Media Center Assistant
Dr. Phillips Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - ESE With ABA
The University of West Florida
Master of Science - Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Jain University
RBT - Applied Behavioral Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
BBA - Marketing And Insurance Management
Gitam University
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