Cory Held
Batavia
Summary
Accomplished Intervention Specialist with a track record of developing innovative special education programs. Adept in differentiated instruction and crisis intervention. Spearheaded a specialized autism unit, enhancing student engagement and performance through collaborative IEP development and data-driven strategies. Skilled in fostering emotional support and positive reinforcement to facilitate student success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Intervention Specialist
Northwest Local Schools
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Intervention Specialist in a cross categorical unit with 12 middle school students, grades 6-8.
- Used visual schedules and supports to help students with consistent routines and expectations.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions based on data analysis.
- Created lessons with students interests in mind.
- Facilitated small group sessions to enhance academic skills and build confidence.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Virtual Intervention Specialist
Hellohero
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented personalized intervention plans for a caseload of 12 students in grades 2-8.
- Collaborated with the IEP team to optimize instructional strategies and enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated online instruction with Google classroom and online learning tools.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions based on data-driven assessments.
- Provided one-on-one support to students, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Served as an advocate for students with disabilities during eligibility meetings, IEP reviews, and parent conferences.
Intervention Specialist/Team Leader
Best Point Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 04.2024
- Delivered structured and routine oriented instruction for students with emotional disturbance and or autism disorders.
- Instruction was given based on Ohio's Extended Standards and was done in all academic areas as well as the social emotional/growth mindset standards.
- Developed a specialized unit at St. Aloysius (now Best Point) for students who are diagnosed with Autism and or Emotional Disturbance.
- Curriculum included instruction using Unique Learning, Rethink, Teaching Family Model, and Sanctuary. Original lessons were created with student interests in mind.
- Sensory and motor breaks were built into students' schedules.
- These lessons used individualized instruction based on each student's academic level and their strengths/interests.
- Setup and conducted lessons in a 1 on 1 setting as well as in large and small groups.
- Established appropriate classroom behavior by creating individualized behavior charts, schedules and reward systems for students as needed.
- Helped implement and maintain a unit and classroom design and routine to help students with Autism or Emotional Disturbance get the most educational value out of each day.
- Used the Sanctuary Model and TFM (Teaching Family Model) to help students with trauma feel safe and comfortable while learning in the classroom.
- Used and utilized many of these strategies to help students deescalate when in crisis using CPI and or TCI methods.
- Worked collaboratively with my team to help students grow and learn so they were able to transition back to their traditional schools.
MD Substitute Teacher
Roselawn Condon Elementary
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects to enhance student learning and retention.
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and learning styles effectively.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop educational materials and resources for student success.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Intermediate Autism Teacher
Parker Woods Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Instructed and taught students by providing original lessons that correlated with the Ohio Extended Standards
- These original lessons, created with student interests in mind, incorporated a wide variety of teaching methods in the classroom by utilizing technology and class materials
- Conducted lessons in a 1 on 1 setting and in large and small groups
- These lessons used individualized instruction based on each student's academic level and their strengths/interests
- Established acceptable classroom behavior by creating individualized behavior charts, schedules and reward systems for students as needed
- This included using ClassDojo to increase parental communication and involvement
- Documented student performance and growth by creating IEPs for students and conducting face to face IEP meetings with the student's parent(s)
- These IEPs were created with classroom data/observations while also collaborating with the Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and parents
- This was done to best determine student needs and goals and maximize student growth
- Implemented and maintained a routine designed to help students with Autism get the most educational value out of each day, both academically and socially
- Encouraged increased social interaction among students and their peers with class projects, as well as trips out in the community that incorporated learning targets (trips to the library, etc.)
- Received the rating of Skilled when observed for both the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 OTES evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio04-2015
Skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- Student Engagement
- Emotional Support
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Behavior Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Intervention strategies proficiency
- Learning Strategies
- IEP development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Crisis Intervention
- Data Analysis
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Accomplishments
- Kelly O'Leary Center Autism Educator Training July 2016 (TKOC)
- Best Point Educator of the Year(2024)
AWARDS/P. D
Kelly O'Leary Center Autism Educator Training July 2016 (TKOC),
Best Point Educator of the Year(2024)
Certification
- Ohio Special Education (043) Certificate, Estimated August 2026
- Kelly O'Leary Center Autism Educator Training July 2016 (TKOC)
EVALUATIONS
- Exceeded (2022-2023,2023-2024)
- Exceptional (2020-2021)
- Skilled (2015-2016, 2016,-2017)
Timeline
Middle School Intervention Specialist
Northwest Local Schools
08.2025 - 05.2026
Virtual Intervention Specialist
Hellohero
12.2024 - 06.2025
Intervention Specialist/Team Leader
Best Point Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 04.2024
MD Substitute Teacher
Roselawn Condon Elementary
09.2017 - 06.2018
Intermediate Autism Teacher
Parker Woods Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Cincinnati