Colleen McMahon

Worked as a one-to-one aid with student on the autism spectrum. Aided students with assignments, carried out individual and group instruction. Escorted students to classes, corrected minor maladaptive behaviors, assisted with personal care/hygiene. Prepared and distributed educational assignments.

• Supervised a group of 7-8 children ages 6 to 7 to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Effectively communicated with parents and staff.

• Worked one-on-one with students receiving treatment for severe psycho-social needs.
• Observed clinical groups and attended a Planning & Placement Team (PPT) meeting.
• Interviewed a clinical psychologist and social worker.
• Witnessed students' problem solving skills and learned students' individual behavioral plans.

• Observed teaching strategies within classroom.
• Tutored students in all subject areas.
• Corrected small behavioral issues.

• Work in the Kindergarten room.
• Provide snack, planning stimulating activities/play, monitor/record behaviors.
• Communicate daily with parents and staff, record attendance, provide first aid if needed and cleaning.

Supervised 20 children in the afternoons in the Kindergarten room. Distributed snack, arranged creative and engaging centers for play, created arts and craft projects/themes, recorded attendance, communicated frequently with parents and reinforced a behavioral modification color wheel.