Dedicated Intervention Specialist skilled in developing individualized education plans for students with developmental disabilities. Collaborates effectively with teachers and families to implement intervention strategies that enhance student learning outcomes and promote classroom success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Columbus
08.2024 - Current
Developed individualized education plans for students with developmental disabilities.
Collaborated with teachers to implement tailored intervention strategies that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
Instructed small groups of students using research-based instructional strategies tailored specifically for their individual goals.
Provided direct support and guidance to students during learning activities.
Coordinated with teachers, administrators, parents, and guardians to create a comprehensive support system that fostered student success.
Trained staff on best practices for supporting students with special needs.
Assisted families in navigating community resources and support services to improve student access to necessary assistance.
Instructor Assistant
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Columbus
10.2016 - 08.2024
Facilitated learning and growth for students with special needs by teaching life skills and fostering independence.
Supported students in achieving learning goals through targeted small group and one-on-one assistance.
Coordinated and organized classroom materials to enhance teachers' daily activity planning and instruction.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for the sake of student health and classroom efficiency.
Extension Assistant
I Am Boundless, Inc.
Worthington
09.2015 - 06.2020
Developed lesson plans that ensured timely delivery of course materials and aligned with educational objectives.
Monitored student behaviors and tracked movements, safety hazards, and visitors to maintain a safe classroom environment.
Supported students with changing and lifting for hygiene needs, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
Assistant Manager
Petco
Grove City
05.2013 - 07.2014
Led onboarding of new employees, providing training, mentoring, and managing new hire paperwork.
Instructed team members on how to implement successful operational and sales strategies.
Engaged with customers to identify needs and recommend suitable products or services.
Analyze customer feedback and make recommendations for how to improve processes and service levels.
Collaborated with team to streamline processes across various projects.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
01-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Harrison college
Grove City, OH
01-2019
Skills
Crisis intervention
Individualized instruction
Student safety monitoring
Lesson plan development
Classroom organization
Team management
Supervision
Team building
Team collaboration
Communications
Problem resolution
Process improvement
Problem solving
MS Office
Team collaboration
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
08.2024 - Current
Instructor Assistant
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities