Guliana Naegeli-Mcgowan
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Charlotte County Public Schools, adept in Applied Behavior Analysis and crisis intervention. At Charlotte County Public Schools, I worked as a Special Education Paraprofessional supporting students with significant behavioral and emotional needs, including those with a history of violent behavior. My role involved implementing individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based de-escalation strategies, and maintaining detailed documentation to support team-based decision-making.
I collaborated closely with teachers, school psychologists, behavior specialists, and mental health professionals to stabilize students in crisis and build trust through consistency, empathy, and structure. Through patient and proactive support, I helped several high-risk students successfully transition from restrictive settings back into the GEO school environment, promoting reintegration, academic participation, and long-term behavioral growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Charlotte County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Supported students by consistently implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and collaborating closely with teachers, school psychologists, and mental health professionals to promote academic and behavioral success.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to safely manage and support students exhibiting severe behavioral challenges, including physical aggression.
- Responded to high-intensity behavioral incidents using trained de-escalation strategies, ensuring the safety of the student and others while maintaining a supportive environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Recorded daily behavioral observations and incidents in alignment with students' IEP and BIP goals, supporting communication with the educational and mental health teams.
- Provided input and behavioral data to the mental health team and educators to help design effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) tailored to individual students.
Education
High School Diploma -
Florida Department of Education
Tallahassee, FL04.2021
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
- Behavior Intervention Implementation
- Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
- Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
- Positive Reinforcement Techniques
- Behavioral Redirection & De-escalation
- Task Analysis
- Prompting and Fading Procedures
- Crisis Intervention (CPI 3)
Certification
CPI 3rd edition certification
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Charlotte County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Florida Department of Education
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