Playing with my daughter, reading, diving for shells, beach days and CHOCOLATE :)
Cassandra Taylor
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher and former Registered Behavior Technician with a proven track record at Lunalilo Elementary and All About Behavior. Expert in IEP and BIP implementation, excelling in motivating students and fostering cognitive development. Demonstrated success in crisis intervention and leading team collaborations, significantly enhancing individual student progress through innovative instructional strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lunalilo Elementary
07.2022 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Creating and implementing many IEPs in various grade levels
- Heading and assisting Reevaluations, Eligibilities, IEP meetings, etc.
Registered Behavior Technician
All About Behavior
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Used ECSSS to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Special Education
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2022
High School Diploma -
Mesquite High School
Gilbert, AZ05-2018
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Life skills instruction
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Child development
- Data collection
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Social skills development
- Team collaboration & Heading meetings
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Served as Association Policy Committee (APC) volunteer in Hawaii from 2024 to 2025.
- Senior Class President in High School
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
Certification
- Special Education Credential - Hawaii Department of Education.
- General Ethics Training for State Employees (HI)
- Sheltered Instruction Qualification (SIQ)
- Quality Behavioral Solutions (QBS certified)
- First Aid Certification – American Red Cross
Interests
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Lunalilo Elementary
07.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
All About Behavior
09.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Special Education
University of Hawaii At Manoa
High School Diploma -
Mesquite High School
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