Bethany Abbas McClurg
Bellbrook,OH
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience as a Behavior/Academic Intervention Specialist and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Phaxis- Springfield City Schools
10.2024 - Current
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Intervention Specialist
Best Point Education and Behavioral Health
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained a self-contained classroom of students with multiple disabilities, including severe behavior, aggression, emotional disturbance, oppositional, defiant disorder, and autism.
- Prepared lessons for students raging from first grade to fourth grade in spanning a spectrum of multiple learning disabilities.
- Wrote IEP’s (Individualized Education Plans) For students with specially, designed instruction, specific needed modifications and accommodations.
- Utilized Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies to protect students and maintain a safe working environment.
- Monitored and tracked behaviors and goals to formulate data tables showing progress made quarterly.
- Prepared quarterly report cards, and progress monitoring reports.
- Collaborated with parents and school personnel to ensure effective student learning experience
Behavioral Intervention Specialist
Greene County Educational Service Center
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students
- Signed diagnostic assessments and individual plans of care to initiate client treatments
- Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Bellbrook Sugarcreek Schools
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
Intervention Specialist
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
08.1999 - 06.2002
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues
- Provided essential therapy and counseling to children and family
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
Intervention Specialist
Cedarcliff Local School
09.1998 - 06.1999
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students
Intervention Specialist
Beavercreek City Schools
08.1997 - 06.1998
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies
Education
Administrative Leadership in The Classroom
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CAMaster of Arts - Special Education-SLD, DH, ED
Wright State University
Dayton, OH06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH06.1996
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
- Accomplished Vocalist/Pianist (concert performance)
- Published Author 'I Choose to Sing Hallelujahs to My King'
- Inducted into Who's Who in America
- Honorary Member of the National Honors Society
Affiliations
- American Sign Language
- Equestrian therapy for youth
- Musician/Worship Leader - Patterson Park Church (2006-2019)
Hobbies and Interests
- Equestrian Therapy
- Helping/Non-profit Organization for troubled youth
- Interior Design
- Music/Writing & Composing Music
- Piano and guitar
- Hebrew Language
Additionalinformation - Accomplishedpianistvocalist
Traveled nationally on concert tours, Written 20 original songs, Concert pianist and vocalist, Recorded small album
Certification
- Certified Special Education- (specific learning disabilities, behavior disorder, emotionally disturbed, developmentally handicapped)
- Certified Elementary Teacher (K-8)
Additional Information
Published book, “I Choose to Sing”
Accomplished vocalist lyric, coloratura soprano, Versatile vocal styles.
Pianist and songwriter.
Engaging and experienced public speaking through concert experience.
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Phaxis- Springfield City Schools
10.2024 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Best Point Education and Behavioral Health
07.2023 - 05.2024
Behavioral Intervention Specialist
Greene County Educational Service Center
08.2021 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Bellbrook Sugarcreek Schools
01.2014 - 04.2019
Intervention Specialist
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
08.1999 - 06.2002
Intervention Specialist
Cedarcliff Local School
09.1998 - 06.1999
Intervention Specialist
Beavercreek City Schools
08.1997 - 06.1998
Master of Arts - Special Education-SLD, DH, ED
Wright State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Cedarville University
Certification in Special Education. (specific learning disabilities, behavior disorder, emotionally disturbed, developmentally handicapped)
Certification in Elementary Education.
Administrative Leadership in The Classroom
Humboldt State University
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