Carrie Riechmann
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Flexible and caring special education professional specializes the field. Customizes approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping students build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Compassionate in helping with struggles and adapting approaches. I want to teach Elementary school age children so that I can help them to develop a love for school and learning. I want to lay the foundation that will enable them to be successful, confident students and human beings. I want to and am able to teach the whole child.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Waterloo Community School District
Waterloo, IA
09.2015 - Current
- Observed student's behaviors in classroom settings and provided feedback to teachers on strategies used by students.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify antecedents and consequences related to problem behaviors.
- Provided direct instruction in positive behavior supports, social skills, and self-management techniques.
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans to meet the needs of students with challenging behaviors.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to each student's needs.
- Monitored student data on a regular basis and adjusted interventions accordingly.
- Collaborated with school staff, families, outside agencies, and other professionals as needed.
- Created visual supports such as schedules or choice boards for individual students.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals related to behavior concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of observations, interventions, data collection., according to district policies and procedures.
- Participated in team meetings and special education reviews as needed.
- Counseled students individually or in small groups on topics such as anger management or coping skills.
- Engaged in professional development activities related to behavior intervention strategies.
- Observed students in diverse settings to gauge behaviors.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
Education
Associated Arts Degree
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Upper Iowa University
Cedar Falls, IASkills
- Team Collaboration
- Safe practices
- Progress Tracking
- Continuous professional development
- Teacher Support
- Documentation
- Intervention Planning
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Waterloo Community School District
09.2015 - Current
Associated Arts Degree
Hawkeye Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Upper Iowa University
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