Elyse Vlahos
Haverhill,MA
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record for enhancing student growth through differentiated research-based instruction, Total Communication, and behavior modification techniques. Extensive experience with Autism Spectrum, fostering social skills development, and promoting independence through ABA style instruction. Demonstrates exceptional classroom management and collaborative skills, ensuring optimal student progress and engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Sub-Separate Autism
Penn Brook School
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Designed individual education plans and ABA programs to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Modified general education curriculum using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Special Education Teacher, Inclusion
Charles C. Cashman School
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on inclusion, accommodations vs. modifications, and success criteria.
Special Education Teacher, Academic Support
Golden Hill School
01.2014 - 06.2019
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Early Intervention Therapist
Beacon ABA Services
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in early intervention therapies.
- Developed and implemented Discrete Trial Training programs.
- Ensured accurate documentation of therapy sessions, detailing progress and areas for improvement.
- Improved family involvement in therapeutic process by providing parent education and support.
- Utilized a Total Communication approach to support communication skills.
- Increased child engagement during sessions through creative play-based activities tailored to their needs.
- Provided ongoing coaching to parents on how to implement therapeutic strategies at home, enhancing skill generalization.
- Successfully transitioned children into appropriate educational settings by providing detailed recommendations based on assessment results.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify specific developmental delays and inform treatment strategies.
Education
Master of Education - Moderate Special Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA08.2024
Certificate - Deaf Studies / American Sign Language Interpreting
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Endicott College
Beverly, MA05.2007
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Inclusion Strategies
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Social Skills Development
- Assessment and Reports
- Literacy Intervention
- Augmentative Communication
- Behavior Modification Techniques
Certification
- Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing
- Visualizing and Verbalizing
- Project Read: Framing Your Thoughts
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Sub-Separate Autism
Penn Brook School
08.2022 - 12.2023
Special Education Teacher, Inclusion
Charles C. Cashman School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher, Academic Support
Golden Hill School
01.2014 - 06.2019
Early Intervention Therapist
Beacon ABA Services
01.2013 - 12.2014
Master of Education - Moderate Special Education
Cambridge College
Certificate - Deaf Studies / American Sign Language Interpreting
Northern Essex Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Endicott College
- Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing
- Visualizing and Verbalizing
- Project Read: Framing Your Thoughts
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