Illyanna Husemann
Aberdeen,Maryland
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience supporting students with autism, behavioral needs, social-emotional needs, and other diverse learning profiles in a Title I, high-needs school environment. Skilled in implementing individualized supports, small-group instruction, behavior intervention strategies, and social-emotional learning practices to promote functional and academic growth. Experience collaborating with families, service providers, and other multidisciplinary teams to support student success in both inclusive and specialized environments. Strong background in relationship-building, differentiated instruction, structured classroom support, and data-informed intervention.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Specialist Paraeducator/ESY Paraeducator
Harford County Public Schools
Havre De Grace, MD
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Supported students with autism in a specialized classroom setting using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based strategies and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques.
- Assisted with implementation of individualized behavioral, academic, behavioral, communication, and functional skill supports.
- Implemented Intensive Teaching (IST) card programs to support development of communication, language, and functional skills including receptive identification, imitation, tacting/labeling, intraverbal, and echoic language.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and support staff to implement structured learning activities and behavior support plans.
- Assisted students with social-emotional regulation, transitions, and daily classroom routines.
- Helped facilitate math, writing, and communication-focused instruction in both individual and small-group settings.
First Grade General Education Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
Middle River, MD
08.2023 - Current
- Deliver standards-aligned instruction in math, reading, writing, phonics, science, social studies, and health to a diverse classroom of first-grade students.
- Differentiate instruction and implement individualized supports for students with IEPs, 504 plans, behavioral needs, and multilingual learners.
- Implement positive behavior supports and structured classroom routines to promote student engagement and self-regulation.
- Utilize data collection and progress monitoring to guide whole group, intervention/small group instruction; targeting skill gaps and accelerating student growth.
- Collaborate with special educators, school counselors, interventionists, support staff, and families to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Build strong relationships with students and their families by maintaining consistent communication through calls, messages, conferences, and progress updates.
Lead Tutor
Your Teacher Tutors (YTT)
Baltimore, MD
10.2024 - Current
- Serve as the lead tutor for the school’s after-school tutoring program, supporting students who require additional academic intervention.
- Plan and implement targeted small-group instruction in math and reading.
- Use assessment data to identify skill gaps and provide individualized academic support.
- Support students with diverse needs including students with IEPs and behavioral challenges.
- Communicate student progress with teachers and families to strengthen home-school partnerships.
- Assist in organizing tutoring materials and meetings with the other tutors to ensure the program runs effectively, meets student needs, and the other tutors get the support they need.
ESSER Substitute
Harford County Public Schools
Aberdeen, MD
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Executed substitute plans by delivering lessons, supervising students, and managing classroom behavior.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
Teacher Aide
Celebree Learning Center
Bel Air, MD
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Supported classroom activities, fostering positive learning environments for diverse student needs.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Towson University in Northeastern Maryland (TUNE)
Bel Air, MD05-2023
Associate of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD05-2020
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based support
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Autism spectrum disorder support
- Behavior intervention strategies
- Social-emotional learning (SEL)
- Differentiated instruction (data-driven)
- Classroom behavior management
- IEP goal support, implementation, and advocacy
- Relationship building with students, families, and staff
- Structured learning environments
- Positive behavior supports
- Conflict Resolution and mediation
Accomplishments
- Oversaw team of 5 tutors
- Scored Highly-Effective on End of Year Evaluation in my second year of teaching
- CPI Trained (need renewal)
- ABA-informed classroom experience
Certification
- Special Education Praxis (5354) - Passed
- Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Volume 1
- edTPA Assessment - Passed
- Conditionally certified until Elementary Education Praxis (5001) is passed
Timeline
Lead Tutor
Your Teacher Tutors (YTT)
10.2024 - Current
First Grade General Education Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
ESSER Substitute
Harford County Public Schools
10.2021 - 06.2022
Autism Specialist Paraeducator/ESY Paraeducator
Harford County Public Schools
01.2018 - 07.2022
Teacher Aide
Celebree Learning Center
06.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Towson University in Northeastern Maryland (TUNE)
Associate of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
Harford Community College