Fiona A. Edwards
Lead teacher ABA experience
New York
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
AHRC
New York
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities
- Created a detailed schedule with pictures for adaptive learning styles.
- Worked collaboratively with the therapist and parents in student planning
- Used various instructional strategies, such as cooperative learning, hands-on activities, and Technology integration, to enhance student engagement and comprehension
- Differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of students with varying academic levels and learning disabilities
- Created a positive classroom environment by showing clear expectations for behavior and fostering a supportive community of learners
- Assessed student progress through regular formative assessments, quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations
Lead Instructor
NYC Autism Charter School
New York
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities
- Used various instructional strategies, such as cooperative learning, hands-on activities, and Technology integration, to enhance student engagement and comprehension
- Differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of students with varying academic levels and learning disabilities
- Created a positive classroom environment by showing clear expectations for behavior and fostering a supportive community of learners
- Assessed student progress through regular formative assessments, quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations
- Analyzed assessment data to find areas of improvement and tailored instruction accordingly
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to keep an orderly learning environment conducive to student success
- Set up open lines of communication with parents/guardians through newsletters, emails, parent-teacher conferences, and online platforms
- Took part in professional development workshops/seminars/webinars to stay updated on the latest teaching methodologies and educational trends
- Served as a mentor teacher for new educators by providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies and classroom management techniques
- Led extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams to foster students' interests outside the Traditional classroom setting
Behavior Support Specialist
iHOPE academy
New York
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided direct support and intervention to individuals with behavioral challenges, utilizing evidence-based strategies
- Developed and implemented behavior support plans tailored to the unique needs of everyone
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients
- Checked progress and made data-driven adjustments to behavior support plans as needed
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to promote desired behaviors and reduce problem behaviors
- Trained staff members on effective behavior management techniques and interventions
- Aided in crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques, ensuring the safety of individuals in challenging situations
- Kept correct documentation of client progress, including behavioral observations, interventions used, and outcomes achieved
- (YAI affiliate)
Behavior Technician
YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
Manhattan
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Aid students with their day-to-day learning
- Aid in learning for academic instruction
- Assist with ADLs
- Aid with the implementation of behavior plans for students with challenging behaviors under the supervision of the BCBA
- Manage a caseload of 10 students
- Bookkeeping and records
- Data collection
- Oversaw behavioral paras and provided feedback as needed
- Conducted training for new staff in best practices, classroom support, and strategies
Home Health Aide
Preferred Home Care of NY
Brooklyn
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted with activities of daily living while promoting independence and dignity
- Monitor safety
YAI Young Adults Institutes
Queens
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Aided with showers
- Aided with turning and positioning
- Aided with feedings and ADLs with individuals with limited mobility
HHA
ComforCare Home Care
Brooklyn
10.2020 - 03.2020
- Aid clients with limited mobility to complete ADLs
- Conducted bed baths, grooming, turning and positioning
- Feeding, ambulation assistance
- Changing incontinence briefs as needed to prevent bed sores
Direct Support Professional
Pride Health
New York
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Aided individuals with ADLs
- Aided individuals with their goals within their residents
CPU (Cerebral Palsy Association)
Queens
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Aided with showers
- Aided with turning and positioning
- Aided with feedings and ADLs to the individual's wheelchair bond with limited mobility
Eprine Community Services
Brooklyn
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted individuals with ADLs
- Provided relief to families through comb hab services
- Took individuals out into the community to build and develop positive relationships with others
Education
MA - Special Education, Birth-2 grade
Touro University
New York, NY01-2027
MA - Applied Behavior Analysis
Touro University
New York, NY01-2026
BS - psychology, minor in childhood education
University of Arizona Global Campus
San Diego, CA01-2022
Skills
- TA certification
- Classroom experience
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Instructional strategies
- Behavior assessments
- Special education
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Collaboration skills
- Parent communication
- Excellent people skills
- RBT (Pursuing BCBA)
Certification
New York State Teacher Certification Exams Completed: EAS, CST, Students with Disabilities, Multi-Subject CST (Math, ELA, Science)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Teacher
AHRC
03.2025 - 03.2026
Lead Instructor
NYC Autism Charter School
03.2024 - 03.2025
Behavior Support Specialist
iHOPE academy
01.2023 - 03.2024
Behavior Technician
YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
01.2021 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide
Preferred Home Care of NY
10.2020 - 01.2021
HHA
ComforCare Home Care
10.2020 - 03.2020
YAI Young Adults Institutes
01.2019 - 09.2020
CPU (Cerebral Palsy Association)
08.2018 - 01.2019
Direct Support Professional
Pride Health
03.2018 - 10.2019
Eprine Community Services
03.2018 - 08.2018
MA - Special Education, Birth-2 grade
Touro University
MA - Applied Behavior Analysis
Touro University
BS - psychology, minor in childhood education
University of Arizona Global Campus