Jo Ann Cascio

• Supported students with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote self- confidence, independence and functional life skills.
• Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths, offering proactive strategies and positive reinforcement to continue improved progress.
• Modeled positive behavior support, good problem-solving skills and relationship-building abilities to improve staff and students' communication through all modalities including technology and assistive devices.
• Maintained impeccable behavioral and academic data for each student tp develop Individual Education Plans/Behavior Intervention Plans that utilize differentiated instructional and support techniques.
• Implemented project-based learning experiences that allowed students to apply acquired life skills in real-world situations.
• Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving conflicts.
• Collaborated with staff members to ensure best practices and boosted team morale by consistently recognizing colleagues' contributions and achievements.
• Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with parents, students and staff.

• Provide educational support by implementing lessons ensuring an environment conducive to learning; working with general education students K - 5 within the classroom setting and small group instruction.
• Collaborate and assist instructors integrating technology to enhance curriculum and student engagement.
• Supported all computer lab operations, maintained a clean, organized work space to promote a positive learning environment for all users.
• Improved user satisfaction by providing timely technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students, offering personalized assistance to meet all needs.

• Streamlined and monitored a quality program ensuring developmentally appropriate curriculum that aligns with Pre-Kindergarten Common Core guidelines, NYS Early Learning Standards and NYS Core Body of Knowledge
• Developed a strong culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, positive rapport and continuous learning opportunities to maintain consistency of instruction and cohesive morale for a staff of 25.
• Maintain open lines of communication and a professional demeanor resolving any parent, staff and or student conflicts, actively listening to concerns and brainstorm problem solving ideas.

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• Develop strategies and facilitate instruction to meet a child’s individual needs through his/her strengths and engagement.
• Engaged parents and guardians in educational process through individual sessions, regular communication and meetings.
• Scheduled sessions and meetings with parents and other therapists to discuss students' behavioral and academic needs.

• Incorporate strategies and facilitate instruction to meet a child’s individual needs
• Set up goals, strategies and model lessons to caregivers/teacher’s to provide a stable learning experience
• Coordinate with speech, OT and PT therapist to attain IEP goals
• Modeled lessons for parents to increase communication for their non-verbal child
• Successfully created and implemented a FBA and BIP to increase positive behavior
• Provided Individual ABA discrete trials for students
• Created social story to foster communication for students
• Incorporated differentiated instruction during cooperative groups.

• Administered assessment tools, updated students IEP’s (self-contained and resource room)
• Developed a hands on writing process activity to promote authentic writing
• Introduced behavior modification plan to reward improved school conduct
• Taught students in life skills classes to make lollipops to sell and donate money.

• Established positive reinforcement classroom behavior management system
• Collaborated with vision teacher to integrate multi-modal instruction for students with visual impairments.