Special Education Assistant with over sixteen years of experience working with special needs students. Aided teachers in giving lessons and providing safe and productive environment for students with developmental disabilities. Passionate about serving physical, emotional and academic needs of those facing disability.
· Work with K—5 students in Extended Resource program
· Provide 1:1 support as well as work with small groups
· Modify classroom activities and academics to fit students’ needs
· Assist in creating materials and strategies to help students communicate
· Implement behavioral strategies and emotional support
· Use clear communication and coordinate with fellow staff
· Take data as needed
· Was a 1:1 medical aid to autism-spectrum student with severe seizure disorder in distinct classrooms from elementary through high school
· Medical duties included: monitoring student for pre-seizure indicators, contacting school nurse and parents when seizure occurred and making sure the environment was safe
· Adapted activities for student in academics, classroom jobs and community trips
· Programmed student’s communication device
· Worked with other students in classroom on a rotating basis
· Supported students in achieving classroom goals
· Took data on all students' I.E.P. goals to help the teacher assess their level of comprehension
· Prepared learning materials for students
· Cooperated with staff in providing positive learning environment for students