Eleanor Johnston

• Monitored student progress towards IEP goals through data collection activities such as observation and assessment results analysis.
• Assisted teachers with creating alternative forms of assessment for non-traditional learners.
• Served as an advocate for students who require additional supports due to disabilities or learning difficulties.
• Collaborated with parents, administrators, testing specialist, social workers, and paraprofessionals to develop educational plans designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social development

• Provide safe environment where students with special educational needs can grow and reach full potential- academically, socially and physically

• Create weekly lesson plans including objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools

• Write IEP goals and objectives that meet the individual needs of students with exceptionalities

• Schedule and hold IEP Meetings according to Due Process Procedures

• Create and share ELA Resource Lessons with staff

• Develop activities for special needs students to collaborate with non-disabled students

• Consistently maintain excellent relations with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.

• Integrated literacy strategies into ELA classes such as close reading techniques, vocabulary development activities, summarizing information from texts.
• Encouraged critical thinking skills through engaging class discussions about literature and writing assignments.
• Facilitated small groups for differentiated instruction based on student need levels.

• Collaborated with other professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists and school counselors.
• Provided regular feedback to parents on their child's progress and areas needing improvement.
• Created lesson plans that were aligned with state curriculum standards.
• Encouraged positive relationships between students by implementing cooperative learning activities.
• Integrated assistive technology into daily lessons for students with disabilities.
• Facilitated small group instruction based on individual student needs or interests.
• Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
• Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individual Education Plans.
• Developed individualized education plans for special education students.

• Actively advocated for systemic change within organizations that serve vulnerable populations.
• Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
• Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
• Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
• Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.
• Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.
• Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
• Counseled struggling learners on how best to approach difficult subjects or tasks.
• Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
• Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
• Organized group activities to allow students to practice problem-solving skills.
• Created a positive learning environment by encouraging open communication between tutor, teacher, and student's family members.