Debohra Volmy, EdD

• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
• Managed IEPs that defined student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
• Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
• Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.

• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

• Provided assistance to all students in the Academic Learning Center by offering differentiated instruction, creative study techniques, one-on-one, or small group
• Collected feedback from teachers on student issues and/or achievement to assist with issues in the Academic Learning Center
• Provided all necessary interventions to students as indicated by the Mount St
• Mary's Academic Support Plan (504's)
• Maintained confidentiality
• Performed responsibilities in an organized, accurate, timely, and dependable manner
• Maintained frequent communication with administration, faculty, staff, and parents.

Co-Taught with lead teachers school-wide implementing daily lessons, such as Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science

• Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 25 children
• Assisted students in performing classroom activities; work in small groups or one on one with students to provide specialized instructional assistance
• Supervised students during transitions to and from the classroom
• Worked with the teaching team to help establish and maintain open and positive lines of communication with teachers, students, staff, and parents/guardians concerning academics, language, and behavior.

• Responsible for the development, administration, and success of school-aged child care centers; as they were related to the philosophy of the YWCA
• Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement based on best practices.
• Managed a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to company standards.
• Developed and instilled a strong positive program culture among staff, students, families, and the larger school community
• Worked hands-on with children
• Participated in networking meetings with other YWCA Site Directors
• Designed and distributed newsletters to the parents & school community, highlighting the successes of the before and after school program.

• Provided direct support services to school, teachers, and students
• Assisted students in performing activities; work in small groups or one on one with students to provide specialized instructional assistance
• Supervised students during transitions to and from classroom
• Reinforced learning with visual cues, and manipulatives
• Utilized appropriate techniques of behavior management and crisis interventions
• Maintained learning environment that was conducive to students' intellectual, social, and emotional development as per IEP and mitigating factors
• Worked with teaching team to help establish and maintain open and positive lines of communication with teachers, students, staff, and parents/guardians concerning academics, language, and behavior.
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• Planned and developed lesson plans based on the GOLD creative curriculum for preschool
• Adapted to teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; including students with IEPs
• Promoted physical, mental, and social development by implementing classroom lessons and activities
• Determined student strengths and weaknesses through Brigance, ASQ testing, and weekly assessments
• Observed and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions
• Served as a guide for teaching team members
• Instructed up to 15 students individually and in groups
• Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
• Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.

• Planned and coordinated functional and community activities that promoted independence, individualism, inclusion, and productivity for individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Conducted small group and individual reading, math, social studies, and science activities
• Fostered classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student-teacher interaction.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.