Ashley Colon
Newport News,VA
Summary
Compassionate educator who offers expertise in differentiated instruction, student assessment, and behavioral modification. Hardworking and kind professional commended for teaching and mentoring colleagues, families and students to help them grow in their own way. Strong communicator passionate about creating unique learning opportunities through structure and high expectations. Accomplished in fostering meaningful relationships and a sense of community within the classroom and amongst families.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher (Self Contained)
Hampton City Public Schools
Hampton, Virginia
10.2019 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for students of varying abilities
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents and IEP team.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and ELL support
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Emg Consulting
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2008 - Current
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers in developing strategies for implementing ABA techniques at home or in the community setting.
- Conducted assessments of appropriate behavioral interventions for clients based on their individual goals.
- Documented all activities related to clients' cases including initial evaluations, ongoing treatment plans and progress notes, discharge summaries, for accurate billing purposes.
- Created data collection systems to track progress toward treatment goals.
- Developed visual supports such as schedules, cues, flashcards, and other visuals to help clients understand instructions more effectively.
Special Education Teacher (Self Contained)
Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs
Norfolk , Virginia
08.2007 - 10.2019
- Special Education Teacher for Autistic Children’s Program in Elementary setting (3 years)
- Special Education Teacher for Educational and Behavioral Interventions for Challenging students program in Middle School setting (5 years)
- Special Education Teacher for Autistic Children’s Program in High School/Transition program (5 years)
- Education Specialist/Administrator for Extended School Year Program (4 years)
- Responsible for developing and integrating Individualized Education Plans and Transition plans
- Integrated Applied Behavior Analysis into each students’ daily routine, graphed and analyzed data collected, completed Functional Behavior Assessments
- Assessed students using tools and programs with research based performance success (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program, Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills, Essentials for Living, Unique Learning, and Attainment Programs)
- Executed safety holds and behavioral procedure plans for students with challenging behaviors
- Developed and implemented instruction for students participating in the Virginia Alternative Assessment Program (VAAP) as well as students participating in SOL testing
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL05-2011
Master of Science - Special Education
State University of New York College At Oswego
Oswego, NY05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Education
LeMoyne College
Syracuse, NY05-2005
Graduate Certificate with Endorsement - Reading Specialist
Averett University
Danville, VAGraduate Certificate With Endorsement - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Averett University
Danville, VASkills
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Data and Student Records Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Multimedia Integration and proficiency in Universal Design for Learning
- Proficient in Creating and Maintaining Schedules
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Experience in using assistive technology (PECS, GoTalk, IChat, Dynavox, Listen2Me, SchoolmatePC, Proloquo2)
- Social Skills Development
- Parent Communication
- Team Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year (2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2018-2019 school years) in SECEP
- Teacher of the Year for Phillips Elementary in HCS 2019-2020
- Kappa Delta Pi – Officer and Member of International Honor Society for Education for three years
Certification
- Training in Project Discovery program (8 hours)
- Mentor Training and mentor (over 100+ hours)
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention Coursework current
- Dyslexia Awareness Training current
- Mandt System Training, Safety Care Training, Quality Behavioral Solutions Training (various forms of safety holds and de-escalation procedures for students in crisis), Handle with Care Training current
- HIPAA Certification current
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (Self Contained)
Hampton City Public Schools
10.2019 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Emg Consulting
09.2008 - Current
Special Education Teacher (Self Contained)
Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs
08.2007 - 10.2019
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Special Education
State University of New York College At Oswego
Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Education
LeMoyne College
Graduate Certificate with Endorsement - Reading Specialist
Averett University
Graduate Certificate With Endorsement - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Averett University
- Training in Project Discovery program (8 hours)
- Mentor Training and mentor (over 100+ hours)
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention Coursework current
- Dyslexia Awareness Training current
- Mandt System Training, Safety Care Training, Quality Behavioral Solutions Training (various forms of safety holds and de-escalation procedures for students in crisis), Handle with Care Training current
- HIPAA Certification current
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