Dory LeCroy
New Market,MD
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Instructional Assistant at Frederick County Public School, adept in emotional regulation and instructional support. Leveraged adaptive curriculum and nonviolent crisis intervention to enhance student progress. Proven track record in fostering long-term relationships and improving engagement through innovative teaching techniques.
Skilled in both group and individual instruction, consistently achieving significant advancements in special education.
Provides individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Frederick County Public School
09.2015 - Current
- Provided one-on-one assistance in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and social studies to help students achieve their full potential.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities focused on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia resources in lessons.
- Enhanced student progress by implementing individualized education plans and adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse needs.
- Supported students with behavioral challenges through consistent reinforcement of classroom expectations and positive feedback.
- Assisted special education teachers in developing and executing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to students'' unique learning styles and abilities.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Job Coach
Arc Of Frederick County
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for clients when needed.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Monitored and tracked client progress through consistent follow-up sessions, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued success in achieving employment goals.
- Taught clients how to manage financial decisions and balance accounts.
- Facilitated daily schedule for house chores and self-care.
Inside Sales and Operations
R.J. Lock And Security Of Frederick
11.2011 - 04.2013
- Managed a portfolio of key accounts, fostering long-term relationships and generating repeat business.
- Established rapport with potential clients through proactive outreach via phone calls, emails, and social media platforms.
- Boosted sales revenue by developing and implementing effective marketing strategies for inside sales.
- Trained new team members on company products, services, and best practices for inside sales success.
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
- Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Set up new accounts, established customer credit and set up payment methods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Iroqouis Central High School
Elma06.1991
Skills
Emotional Regulation
Visual supports
Motor Skills Development
Feeding Assistance
Adaptive Curriculum
Group and individual instruction
Sensory Integration
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Life Skills Development
IEP compliance
Behavioral plan management
Autism and spectrum disorders
Progress Monitoring
Instructional support
Special education curriculum
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Frederick County Public School
09.2015 - Current
Job Coach
Arc Of Frederick County
09.2014 - 06.2017
Inside Sales and Operations
R.J. Lock And Security Of Frederick
11.2011 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Iroqouis Central High School
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