Elyse Hagen
Fresno,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Best Buddies. excelling in job coaching and effective communication. Proven track record in training and mentoring interns with intellectual disabilities, enhancing their workplace readiness. Skilled in behavior management. I foster positive environments that empower individuals to thrive in their careers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Worked based learning
Best Buddies
05.2025 - Current
- I support interns with intellectual disabilities through a 9 month unpaid internship at a local hospital.
- Supported instructor and students during class by answering questions and clarifying concepts.
- I provide accommodations for the interns during their internship. I check on the interns in their departments daily.
- I assist the jobs team in providing support to our graduates by preparing them for interviews and helping them in their job search.
- Once they are in the workforce I assist in doing check-ins with our participants at their worksites.
Certified Substitute Teacher
Fresno Unified School District
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Filled K-12 classroom vacancies by adapting to diverse teaching environments, ensuring continuity of education.
- Managed full responsibilities of a full-time classroom teacher during long-term assignments, maintaining instructional quality for extended periods.
- Worked in day-to-day and multiple long-term positions, providing reliable support in various classroom settings.
- Teaching and managing classrooms.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various team dynamics.
- I have worked mostly in the K-6 setting.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fresno County Office of Education
08.2014 - 12.2021
- Managed severe behaviors in classroom and community settings to create safe and supportive environments.
- Managed student outings and facilitated development of life and job skills to enhance independence.
- I have taught students in the elementary, high school, and adult level.
- Trained high school tutors on how to work with and teach special needs students.
- Performed nursing duties, including g-tube feedings, catheterization, and medication administration.
- Transported students and assisted with personal hygiene needs.
- Preparing daily classwork for the students.
Education
B.A. - Communications
Fresno State
Fresno, Ca05-2021
A.A. - Liberal Arts and Humanities
Reedley College
Reedley, CA12-2011
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Job coaching
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
References
- Alex Mendoza, Program Supervisor at Best Buddies, PSJ, 559-341-7133
- William Wilkerson, Supervisor at Central ATP, SDC teacher: Central ATP, 559-824-9979
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month - April 2026
Timeline
Manager of Worked based learning
Best Buddies
05.2025 - Current
Certified Substitute Teacher
Fresno Unified School District
12.2021 - 05.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fresno County Office of Education
08.2014 - 12.2021
B.A. - Communications
Fresno State
A.A. - Liberal Arts and Humanities
Reedley College