Passionate Special Education Paraprofessional devises successful student strategies and manages classroom activities. Offers advanced qualifications combined with understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
RCOE
Riverside , CA
01.2023 - Current
Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
ABA Therapist
Autism Intervention and Resources
Riverside , CA
10.2022 - 10.2023
Provided individualized behavior therapy services to children with autism spectrum disorders.
Developed and implemented ABA treatment plans based on assessment data and behavioral goals.
Conducted assessments of child's current functioning level in areas such as communication, socialization, self-help skills, and academic performance.
Monitored client progress through the use of data collection systems and graphing techniques.
Instructed caregivers in appropriate management procedures to maintain client gains outside of clinical sessions.
Utilized positive reinforcement methods to increase desired behaviors while decreasing challenging behaviors.
Collaborated with psychologists, psychiatrists, speech-language pathologists and other health care professionals to provide comprehensive services for clients.
Special Needs Camp Counselor
YMCA
Granby, CO
05.2022 - 10.2022
Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.