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ELLIE ORR

Fremont,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic extensive support needs special education teacher intern focused on developing teaching abilities by collaborating closely with experienced educators. Observant, hardworking and diligent about using proven and diverse teaching techniques to connect with students and share knowledge of important concepts. Extensive knowledge of ABA techniques and evidence based practices. Offers excellent recordkeeping abilities and attentiveness to student and classroom needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education ESN Teacher Intern

Newark Unified
08.2023 - Current
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with clear expectations, consistent discipline, and effective classroom management techniques.
  • Enhanced student understanding by implementing creative activities and interactive teaching methods.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Longterm Special Education ESN Substitute Teacher

Newark Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using both formal assessments and informal observations to adjust instructional strategies as needed.
  • Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on supporting students with disabilities, promoting an inclusive school culture.
  • Assisted students in achieving academic growth by providing targeted instruction based on their unique learning needs.
  • Adapted lesson content to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom while maintaining alignment with curriculum standards.

Program Supervisor

Discover Hope Behavioral Solutions
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Created program goals and objectives for clients with autism spectrum disorder and behavioral challenges, developed program-specific procedures and relentlessly helped clients meet goals.
  • Teach interventions such as functional communication, social, and independent living skills
  • Facilitated parent education and training to promote continued growth outside of sessions
  • Managed a large caseload and stayed organized with a constantly changing schedule

Senior Behavioral Therapist

Discover Hope, Behavioral Solutions
08.2017 - 09.2019
  • Provide evidence-based intervention based on applied behavior analysis (ABA) to children with autism spectrum disorders in children's homes/and or other natural settings such as schools

QBS Safety Care Trainer

Discover Hope Behavioral Solutions
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Trained therapists, supervisors, and BCBAs on QBS Inc. de-escalation strategies in addition to respectful, humane, non-coercive interventions to minimize and control dangerous behavior and crises
  • Demonstrate physical holds and releases to safely avoid harm or injury to client and employees

Behavioral Therapist

Discover Hope Behavioral Solutions
08.2016 - 08.2017

Education

Master of Arts - Extensive Support Needs Special Education

National University
02.2025

Bachelors of Pyschology -

California State University
05.2021

Registered Behavioral Technician -

08.2019

Certified Safety Care Trainer Fremont -

07.2019

Skills

  • Ability to Learn Quickly
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Highly Organized
  • Natural Leader
  • Program and Report Writing

Timeline

Special Education ESN Teacher Intern

Newark Unified
08.2023 - Current

Longterm Special Education ESN Substitute Teacher

Newark Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023

Program Supervisor

Discover Hope Behavioral Solutions
08.2021 - 01.2022

QBS Safety Care Trainer

Discover Hope Behavioral Solutions
07.2018 - 07.2019

Senior Behavioral Therapist

Discover Hope, Behavioral Solutions
08.2017 - 09.2019

Behavioral Therapist

Discover Hope Behavioral Solutions
08.2016 - 08.2017

Master of Arts - Extensive Support Needs Special Education

National University

Bachelors of Pyschology -

California State University

Registered Behavioral Technician -

Certified Safety Care Trainer Fremont -

ELLIE ORR