Ava Scheidhauer
Frederick,MD
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Instructional Assistant provides individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Passionate about education with desire to work with students with special needs across levels. .
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Butterfly Ridge Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Special Education Instructional Assistant /Student Teacher, Preschool
Butterfly Ridge Elementary
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Makeup Artist
Bridal Glow
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Demonstrated and explained use of different beauty products to educate customers.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Used cosmetic techniques and processes to beautify face and body in traditional or mobile settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD12.2025
Associate of Science -
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD12.2022
High School Diploma -
Urbana High School
Ijamsville, MD06.2016
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Lesson Planning
- Individualized Instruction
- Social Skills Training
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Time Management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Butterfly Ridge Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Instructional Assistant /Student Teacher, Preschool
Butterfly Ridge Elementary
04.2023 - 06.2023
Makeup Artist
Bridal Glow
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mount St. Mary's University
Associate of Science -
Frederick Community College
High School Diploma -
Urbana High School