Hailey Anderson
Summary
Patient educator with a passion for helping children with special needs reach their full potential. Possesses an in-depth knowledge of best practices and special education law. Skilled in developing and implementing differentiated instruction plans.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extensive Support Needs Teacher
Morongo Unified School District
Yucca Valley, CA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked with students in a self-contained environment where 90% of students spent 100% of their day.
- Assisted in creating a structured and predictable learning environment, promoting positive behavior among students with autism.
- Implemented visual supports for better communication and understanding of daily routines among students with autism.
- Developed social skills curriculum tailored specifically for students with autism spectrum disorders and emotional/behavioral challenges.
- Utilized evidence-based approaches in designing interventions, leading to improved learning outcomes for students with autism.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with autism, helping them achieve personal goals and improve daily living skills.
- Designed and delivered specialized curriculum tailored to varying cognitive abilities and learning styles.
- Taught life skills such as feeding, self care/hygiene and toileting.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Grand Island Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
Paraprofessional
Kearney Community Learning Center
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Supported the after school program by helping set up snack and activities.
- Supported students with homework that needed to be finished.
- Organized activities through summer school.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Direct Support Professional
Developmental Services Of Nebraska
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE05-2019
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Positive role model and mentor
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Special Education Curriculum
- Visual Support Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Individualized Lesson Plans
Certification
- Mandt Certification
- Pro-ACT Certification
- Introduction to Intensive Teaching of Verbal Behavior- 3 Day Training
Timeline
Extensive Support Needs Teacher
Morongo Unified School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Grand Island Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2023
Paraprofessional
Kearney Community Learning Center
08.2016 - 05.2018
Direct Support Professional
Developmental Services Of Nebraska
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney