Ellen Houk
Lyndhurst
Summary
Resilient Instructional Assistant familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with interdi team to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Versatile and dedicated to the position with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Language and Communication Instructional Assistant
Monarch Center For Autism
07.2022 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated individual instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Utilized technology to implement meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Provided emotional support to students.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School
11.2018 - 07.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Sanitized tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty Univeristy
Lynchburg, VA05.2020
Worldview Certificate - General Studies
Boyce College
Louisville05.2018
Skills
- MS Office Proficiency
- Student Rapport-Building
- Language Skills Development
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- First Aid
Timeline
Language and Communication Instructional Assistant
Monarch Center For Autism
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School
11.2018 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty Univeristy
Worldview Certificate - General Studies
Boyce College
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