Donna Willis
Newport,Vermont
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Technician with a strong focus on student engagement and crisis intervention techniques. Expertise in behavioral interventions and progress monitoring to support diverse learning needs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Technician
Eastern Townships School Board
Magog, Quebec
08.1996 - 09.2026
- Supported individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted teachers in implementing instructional strategies and behavioral management techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt interventions.
- Trained and mentored new staff on special education protocols and best practices.
Case Manager
Mount Saint Patrick
Montreal, Quebec
06.1993 - 01.1995
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Supervised clients in a group home setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Special Care Counselling
Champlain College
Lennoxville, QuebecSkills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
- Disability rights advocacy
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Curriculum development
- Behavior modification
- Written communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Visual supports
- Behavioral interventions
- Social skills training
- Data collection
- Sensory integration
Timeline
Special Education Technician
Eastern Townships School Board
08.1996 - 09.2026
Case Manager
Mount Saint Patrick
06.1993 - 01.1995
Associate of Science - Special Care Counselling
Champlain College