Dawn Keys
Dayton,OH
Summary
Dynamic Intervention Specialist with a proven track record at Montgomery County Educational Service Center, adept at developing effective behavior intervention plans and fostering student engagement. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and meticulous record keeping, I leverage my expertise in functional behavioral assessments to drive positive outcomes and enhance learning environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
Dayton, OH
08.2018 - Current
- Supervised paraprofessionals to enhance student engagement in classroom activities.
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans to effectively manage challenging classroom behaviors, based on functional behavioral assessments.
- Provided treatments/behavior plans for children with mental and physical dysfunctions.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Maintained detailed records of interventions, progress, and challenges to inform future strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists and educators, to ensure cohesive support strategies.
Preschool Teacher
Youthland Academy
Dayton, OH
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Contracted Substitute Teacher
Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy
Dayton, OH
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement class presentations.
- Distributed worksheets and homework assignments from head teacher to assist with classroom operations.
- Implemented classroom rules to maintain order and discipline.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback for improvement.
- Led or moderated classroom discussions and guided exploratory thought.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
- Graded student assignments and exams and discussed results.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to manage student disputes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Ashford University
CA05-2014
Skills
- Behavior intervention planning
- Functional behavioral assessment
- Student engagement strategies
- Record keeping
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Progress monitoring
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
08.2018 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Youthland Academy
07.2016 - 08.2018
Contracted Substitute Teacher
Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy
08.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Ashford University
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