ELIZABETH IHRIG
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support Team
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School
Encinitas , CA
2022.08 - Current
- Collaborated closely with classroom teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to ensure best practices for all students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to learning disabilities and current trends in instructional interventions.
- Utilized research-based strategies for effective academic intervention in a variety of settings.
- Maintained records of student assessment data, daily attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with learning disabilities.
- Engaged in problem solving activities with school personnel when issues arise relating to student behavior or performance.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School
Encinitas , CA
2020.09 - Current
- Attended professional development workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices for teaching middle school aged students.
- Facilitated small group activities to promote cooperative learning among students.
- Encouraged active participation from all members of the class during lectures and discussions about current events or controversial topics in social studies.
- Developed and implemented engaging social studies curriculum for middle school students.
- Conducted weekly classroom discussions to help students explore complex topics related to social studies.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling students using a variety of strategies and resources.
- Created lesson plans, assessments, and other materials to support student learning in social studies.
- Organized guest speakers from local universities or organizations who could share their expertise with classes.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects that integrated the social studies curriculum into other subject areas.
- Enforced rules of conduct in the classroom while also promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
- Created innovative ways for incorporating project-based learning into traditional coursework.
- Supervised activities such as field trips and simulations to provide hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills by encouraging them to ask questions and make connections between different concepts in the social studies curriculum.
Tutor
Private Tutoring
Encinitas , CA
2017.03 - Current
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
Private A.B.A. Therapist
2008.01 - Current
- Create, coordinate and implement a home environment based A.B.A
- Curriculum
- Prepare educational programming in conjunction with parents, teacher and related service providers
- Coordinate social programming including family interaction, play dates and team sports.
Private A.B.A. Therapist
2002.01 - 2009.01
- Implement ABA based lesson plans, including sensory, motor and social programs
- Coordinate team of private A.B.A therapists
- Attend CSE meetings and school conferences.
Paraprofessional
New York City D.O.E.
1996.01 - 2008.01
- Engage in A.B.A
- Classroom format
- Administer the PEP assessment test to A.B.A
- Students
- Function on a one-to-one basis with an autistic child as a crisis paraprofessional
- Work one-to-one with an autistic student focusing on academics, socialization, communication skills and behavior management
- Prepare emotionally disturbed teenagers to attend public high schools through Academy Program.
Private A.B.A. Therapist
2002.01 - 2003.01
- Create and coordinate home based behavior modification plans
- Implement Token Economy System and PECS within the home
- Educate family on use of behavior plans in the home.
Education
Rutgers University
01.1998
St. John's University
New YorkElementary Education And Special Education
Western Governors University
trueSkills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- TEACCH
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Life Space Crisis Intervention (L.S.C.I.)
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Management
Affiliations
- United Federal Teachers Union
- Autism Society of America
- New York Families of Autistic Children (NYFAC)
Volunteer Experience
- NYFAC Assist in training family members in ABA.
- Volunteer with Exceptional Family Member Program(EFMP) aboard Camp Pendleton
- Family Readiness Assistant 5th Battalion 11th Marines, Camp Pendleton
- Volunteered through local parish to work with mentally challenged adults.
Timeline
Learning Support Team
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School
2022.08 - Current
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School
2020.09 - Current
Tutor
Private Tutoring
2017.03 - Current
Private A.B.A. Therapist
2008.01 - Current
Private A.B.A. Therapist
2002.01 - 2009.01
Private A.B.A. Therapist
2002.01 - 2003.01
Paraprofessional
New York City D.O.E.
1996.01 - 2008.01
Rutgers University
St. John's University
Elementary Education And Special Education
Western Governors University
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