Ashley Scott
Summary
Experienced professional in special education with a strong background in supporting diverse learning needs. Skilled in adapting instructional strategies, implementing individualized education plans, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Effective team collaborator with flexibility in
Experienced with assisting in implementation of individualized education plans. Utilizes strong organizational skills and patience to support students' learning. Knowledge of best practices in special education and classroom management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Program Assistant I
Fallbrook Union Education School District
07.2022 - Current
- Implemented 30+ Individualized Education Plans (IEP) by providing intensified learning experiences across multiple settings
- Maintains an attentive, non-judgmental, and friendly environment when working individually or in small groups with students
- Assists students individually or in small groups to reinforce instruction and learning strategies
- Collaborate with regular and special education teachers in developing long-term plans to meet the needs of individual students, communicating cognitive or behavioral issues observed in the classroom while implementing the students IEP
- Facilitate healthy social norms and behaviors across all school settings to include recess, lunch, Physical Education, and extra curricular classes
- Implementing and data tracking student Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- Collaborates with Multidisciplinary team to assist in the management and guidance of student behavior by the utilization of positive reinforcement strategies and positive behavior support systems
- Spearheaded data tracking, assessment collection, and grading of Inclusion Rooms IEP and BIP goals
- Optimized the learning environment with the use of multi-sensory and multi-modal teaching methods
- Maintained a neat, organized, and engaging Inclusion Room
- Performed clerical and supportive tasks for Special Education Teacher as well as maintained instructional materials
Substitute Teacher
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Mid-Atlantic District
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Support over 450 culturally diverse elementary age children from Pre-K to second grade, including special needs children with individualized education programs (IEP) and 504 plans
- Sat as teacher in 504 meetings as an advocate for students needs in the classroom setting
- Write comprehensive reports to regular teachers regarding lessons and student progress
- Engage students in open communication, developing team building activities that enhance motivation
- Supervise lunch and recess; assist with hallway monitoring and crosswalk duties; help load and unload buses
- Create and facilitate supplemental assignments that align with curriculum concepts
- Support front office staff in school wide attendance input
- Frequently assigned to classrooms with behaviors based on exemplary classroom management skills
- Graded and input scores into grade level data tracker
Parent Advisory Committee (Volunteer)
DODEA Mid-Atlantic District
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Communicate with over 500 parents on a monthly basis to advocate for their children's needs
- Coordinate with Superintendent on student issues and offer solutions
- Transcribe and publish monthly meeting summary on social media posts
- Promptly respond to inquiries regarding social media post
- Conduct research and follow up with Superintendent's office for resolution responses
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Department of Juvenile Justice
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Conducted three individual, family and couples therapy sessions per week
- Directed all protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities
- Assessed patient and delivered comprehensive case management services
- Compiled socio-psychiatric case histories to facilitate accurate diagnoses
- Interviewed patients and their relatives to compile detailed bio-psycho-social information
- Facilitated 15 group therapy sessions per week
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns
- Maintained a caseload of three patients, working under strict deadlines
- Conducted mental health assessments for children, adolescents and adults receiving child welfare and prevention services
- Practiced cognitive behavioral, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy
- Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment
- Counseled and prepared residents for their transition back into the community
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families
Education
Master of Arts - Military Psychology
Adler University
Chicago, Illinois01.2019
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida01.2009
Skills
- Support for Emotional Management
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Classroom Management
- Reading Intervention
- Behavioral Intervention
- Mathematics Intervention
- Educational Program Modification
- Social Skills Enhancement
- Data Collection Expertise
- Progress monitoring
- IEP implementation
- Customized Teaching Approaches
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association (APA), #00249242, 03/26
- APA Division 19 – Society of Military Psychologist, 03/26
- APA Division 16 – School Psychology, 03/26
Timeline
Special Education Program Assistant I
Fallbrook Union Education School District
07.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Mid-Atlantic District
05.2019 - 06.2022
Parent Advisory Committee (Volunteer)
DODEA Mid-Atlantic District
09.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Department of Juvenile Justice
01.2009 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of South Florida
Master of Arts - Military Psychology
Adler University
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