Jenn Suter
Peoria,AZ
Summary
A Dedicated and high energy educator who has spent the last year working as a resident teacher in a third grade classroom as well as in the Special Education Department, at Borman Elementary school in the Cartwright School District. Has 20 year of solid experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum, in their schools and homes to promote all aspects of growth. A Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students to be involved in their learning. Specialized in creating stimulating environments through high leverage practice that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments devoted to student learning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Teacher
K-12 Teachers Program
Phoenix, AZ
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies that would engage students in learning.
- Created a positive learning environment through active engagement with students during class time.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing open-ended questions during class discussions.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for students to ensure that educational standards were met.
- Promoted collaboration among peers within the classroom setting by encouraging teamwork.
- Utilized behavioral management techniques when necessary to maintain an orderly classroom environment.
Registered Behavior Technician
Maxim Staffing Solutions
Phoenix, AZ
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions.
- Assisted in the development of positive behavior supports within the classroom environment.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Attended IEP meetings to provide input regarding student progress toward goals and objectives.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
Registered Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare
Seattle, WA
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify target behaviors and develop strategies for reduction and elimination.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions conducted with students.
- Observed student behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress towards goals.
- Assisted in the development of positive behavior supports within the classroom environment.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Assisted in developing home programs that support generalization across settings.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case updates and collaborate on treatment plans.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during therapy sessions.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
Private Nanny
William and Shemi Zaia
Everett, WA
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
Direct Support Professional
SL Start Washington LSR Services
Mountlake Terrace, WA
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Self-employeed
Everett, WA
09.2003 - 10.2015
- Provided Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy to children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection, graphing, and analysis of behavior change strategies.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, client goals, and family preferences.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify problem behaviors and develop appropriate interventions.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to increase desired behaviors in clients.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure effective implementation of ABA programs across settings.
- Implemented verbal behavior intervention techniques such as prompting and fading for language development.
- Assisted in developing social skills programs for clients with difficulty interacting with peers or adults.
- Facilitated group sessions for skill building activities focusing on communication, daily living skills, self-regulation, leisure activities.
- Created visual supports using pictures and symbols to facilitate communication between therapist and client.
- Instructed caregivers on how to implement therapeutic strategies at home in order to promote generalization of new skills into everyday life.
- Maintained detailed records of each session including notes about client's progress and changes made to treatment plan if necessary.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education & Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Science
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ07-2021
Associate of Arts - Earliy Childhood Development
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA04-1991
Skills
- Special Education
- Motivational Techniques
- Instructional Strategies
- Resource Utilization
- Curriculum Implementation
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Project-Based Learning
- Flexible and Adaptive
Accomplishments
Graduated Bachelors Degree with Honors.
Currently have a 4.0 GPA at Northern Arizona University
Affiliations
Currently completing my residency at Boreman Elementary School, Cartwright School District, with my focus on both 3rd Grade general education while also pursuing a dual degree in Special Education.
In recent past worked with all ages and developmental levels of students in a K-8 school in Scottsdale. Supporting students in the Middle School Self Contained Classroom, the Learning Resource Center, the Third Grade classroom, while also supporting a Fifth Grade student as well as a Kindergarten student.
Certification
Have experience being CPI trained while working in Washington state.
Fingerprint Card
CPR Trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Resident Teacher
K-12 Teachers Program
06.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Maxim Staffing Solutions
07.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare
04.2019 - 07.2021
Private Nanny
William and Shemi Zaia
12.2017 - 08.2018
Direct Support Professional
SL Start Washington LSR Services
01.2016 - 12.2017
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Self-employeed
09.2003 - 10.2015
Master of Arts - Elementary Education & Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Science
University of Arizona
Associate of Arts - Earliy Childhood Development
Edmonds Community College