Eric White
Pleasant Hill
Summary
Dedicated special education teacher specializing in meeting the unique needs of students in academic and emotional growth. Skilled in creating hands-on lessons tailored to diverse learning styles, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. Proficient in utilizing effective communication, patience, and positive reinforcement to collaborate with colleagues and provide exceptional educational resources that promote academic success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support Interventions
Des Moines Public Schools-Perkins Elementary
01.2024 - Current
- Utilize building data to develop proactive strategies to work with at-risk students, provide academic, attendance, and behavioral supports for students, and track students with attendance and academic concerns.
- Participate as a building intervention team member to implement the RTI or MTSS process.
- Conduct restorative circles with identified students to restore relationships with teachers and other students.
- Provide small-group support and instruction as needed.
- Assist in the after-school tutoring program to ensure attendance of identified students.
- Responds to Level II & III building discipline referrals and carries out behavioral interventions per the building and
- district procedures.
- Clarify student expectations and encourage students to take responsibility for their actions.
- Maintain communications with administration, school resource officers, and other support staff.
Site Supervisor- Licensed
YMCA of San Diego
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Assist with the day-day administration and leadership of the site and ensure association policies and procedures are being followed.
- Facilitate and lead daily group activities with youth in accordance with the daily and monthly planning.
- Actively supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times.
- Communicate in a timely, positive, and professional manner with all participants, families, school and district personnel, and community partners.
Behavior Therapist
Learn Behavioral (AST)
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Work 1:1 in the home or in clinic with the child using ABA and PRT Strategies.
- Implement data collection procedures set up by the Case Supervisor to evaluate goal progress.
- Provides specialized behavior intervention services to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or other developmental disabilities in the home, community and/or other natural settings.
Check And Connect Mentor
Des Moines Public School
08.2017 - 04.2021
- Liaised With parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress and behavior.
- Supervisor individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence and structure.
- Monitoring youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Assistant youth with homework assignments, sports, and fitness, art and literacy.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self- esteem and community.
Services and Programs Eligibility Specialist/ Case Manager
Impact Community Action Partnership
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Develop and implement an effective outreach model which accomplishes the objective of engaging those experiencing homelessness, connecting them organizations and services.
- Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined which qualification criteria for individuals.
- Followed guideline when reviewing applicant date to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
- Schedule appointment with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes.
- Developed extensive fact-checking and research skills as a result of continuously reviewing different programs and options.
- Educated patients on eligibility and affordability options by offering insightful information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IAEducation - Elementary Education
National University
San Diego, CACertificate - Supervision and Administration of Early Childhood Centers: Part I EDUC X 321.2
UCLA
Skills
- Strong multitasking skills
- Effective communication
- Techniques for behavior modification
- Team-oriented approach
- Crisis management techniques
- Individualized education plans
- Field data collection
- Analytical problem-solving
- Child development
- Program management
- Data collection and analysis
- Strategic planning
- Functional behavior assessments
Certification
- Supervision and Administration of Early Childhood Centers
- Child Abused Mandated Reporter
- 40 Hours RBT Training
- Basic pest management in school and child care settings
- Child care records keeping
Key Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Comprehensive understanding of academic counseling and student development principles.
- Proficient in creating and implementing student support programs to address individual needs.
- Empathetic and patient, with a keen ability to listen and provide effective solutions.
- Familiarity with academic regulations, policies, and resources to guide students appropriately.
- Collaborative team player, able to work with faculty, staff, and administrators to enhance student experiences.
- Technologically adept, utilizing various platforms to maintain records and enhance communication.
Timeline
Student Support Interventions
Des Moines Public Schools-Perkins Elementary
01.2024 - Current
Site Supervisor- Licensed
YMCA of San Diego
05.2021 - 01.2024
Behavior Therapist
Learn Behavioral (AST)
08.2020 - 05.2021
Services and Programs Eligibility Specialist/ Case Manager
Impact Community Action Partnership
04.2019 - 05.2020
Check And Connect Mentor
Des Moines Public School
08.2017 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Education - Elementary Education
National University
Certificate - Supervision and Administration of Early Childhood Centers: Part I EDUC X 321.2
UCLA
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