Colleen Frahm

Provided support to up to 20 students in the Autism based program at the high school level.

• Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.

• Devised and applied strategies to meet student needs with focus on adapting to diverse disabilities
• Liaised with parents, faculty, counselors, and administrators to address student challenges with behavior and academic progress
• Documented and reported on student progress, maintaining accurate records in alignment with state and district guidelines
• Supported students with academic, social, and emotional challenges, using diverse instructional resources.

• Work cooperatively with general education teachers to provide direct instruction for classroom, small-group, and individual settings
• Co-developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students after completing a functional behavioral assessment (FBA)
• Taught students how to self-advocate, set goals and improve independence.

• Administered and interpreted formal and informal educational assessments and prepared written evaluation reports for triennials and annual I.E.P.s to a caseload of almost 30 students
• Developed IEP goals and objectives and completed related documentation accurately
• Met administrative requirements by maintaining comprehensive student records and producing required reports.
• Taught SOL skills in the self-contained and inclusion environments
• Worked with students with multiple disabilities including autism, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and other health impairment

• Science and math lead teacher
• Team leader
• Modeled strength of character and inclusive mindset to enhance student minds, bolster morale, and foster intellectual curiosity
• Served on IEP Team and worked with administrative staff to implement classroom support to foster IEP goal achievement
• Trained in inclusion teaching methods-worked cooperatively as the one of the general education teachers (Science) on the inclusion team

• Built child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound practices
• Coordinated safe and educational off-site learning experiences to museums, heritage sites, and other locations
• Supervised and directed work of student teachers, teaching assistants, and parent volunteers
• Developed lesson plans and instructional materials in line with district guides, standards, and expectations
• Kept student interest with variety of instructional methods, including lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.