Caroline Nash

Highly dedicated Adapted Physical Education teacher. Adept in instructing gross motor skills, sport, recreation, and fitness in large and small group settings, providing necessary modifications/accomodations necessary for student safety and success. Knowledgeable in behavior management principles, motivational techniques, and cooperative learning. Possesses excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and the ability to create educational lessons that align with physical education content standards. Provide opportunities for students to participate in adaptive sports to promote socialization with non-disabled peers.

Observe and evaluated students’ gross motor performance, behavior, and physical fitness to track student progress and development. Administered assessments to evaluate present levels, thorough report writing, and created appropriate IEP goals. Maintained and completed records for students using Synergy. Presented at multidisciplinary IEP team presentations.

Collaborated with Special Education teachers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and paraprofessionals to provide a safe and successful learning environment for all students. Provide ongoing support and training to classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and families on inclusive practices and accommodations/modifications.

Highly energetic and dedicated Adapted Physical Education teacher. Adept in behavioral management, motivational techniques, and cooperative learning. Possesses excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, creating educational lessons, and providing modifications/accommodations to benefit each student’s unique needs.

Experience in working with charter schools across South Los Angeles in grades ranging from kindergarten-high school and working with students with various disabilities.

Observed and evaluated students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Maintained and completed records for students using Welligent and SEIS. Develop lessons that focus on gross motor skills as well as sports and recreation for students with disabilities. Collaborated with classroom teachers, Physical Therapists, and other school staff to create safe learning environment for students. Administered assessments to evaluate present levels, wrote assessment reports, and created appropriate IEP goals. Presented at multidisciplinary IEP team presentations.

Highly energetic and dedicated student teacher working in Physical Education. Excelled in providing engaging physical education lessons to both general education and students who receive adapted physical education services. Possesses excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, creating educational lessons, and providing modifications/accommodations to benefit each student’s unique needs.

Observed and evaluated students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Maintained and completed records for students using SEIS. Collaborated with classroom teachers, Physical Therapists, and other school staff to create safe learning environment for all students. Administered assessments to evaluate present levels, wrote assessment reports, and created appropriate IEP goals. Presented at multidisciplinary IEP team presentations.

Administer appropriate one-on-one behavioral therapy based on a patient’s current developmental, cognitive, and physical abilities.

In reviewing / performing assessments, develop treatment plans, execute interventions, provide instruction, and lead supplemental strategies that result in patients acquiring and / or strengthening skills that enhance their quality of life.

Applied industry best practices and adhered to company standards and regulatory guidelines. Accurately tracked and reported on patient goals. Helped develop goals that are attainable and appropriate for individuals receiving services.

Exceptional experience and skill in communicating with parents/guardians in child’s progress towards goal attainment.