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
Cincinnati, OH
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
Cleveland, OH(virtual)
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
Cincinnati
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
Cincinnati, OH
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
Cincinnati
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