Joshua Erb
Monroe,OH
Summary
I am passionately committed to professional ethics, standards of practice and the care and education of young adults. I am organized, driven and effective at using efficient methods of teaching while focusing on the individual needs of each student. I am a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated educator who wants all students to be successful learners. I possess exceptional people skills and sensitivity to high school students' specialized and changing needs. I am committed to building and maintaining a positive rapport with students to create a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist & SPED Case Manager
Sycamore Community Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Addressed behavioral issues through the implementation of positive behavior supports and interventions.
- Improved overall classroom performance by providing targeted support for struggling students in various subjects.
- Cultivated a culture of inclusivity within the school community by providing training sessions on disability awareness and effective instructional strategies for diverse learners.
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, interventions implemented, and modifications made to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Empowered students by teaching self-advocacy skills and promoting independence within the classroom setting.
- Increased student engagement through the use of differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
- Streamlined the intervention process by developing and implementing efficient systems for tracking student data, progress monitoring, and documentation.
- Supported students with diverse needs, ensuring their academic progress aligned with IEP goals.
- Strengthened collaboration among general education teachers, special education staff, and related service providers through regular meetings and communication.
- Served as an advocate for students with disabilities during eligibility meetings, IEP reviews, and parent conferences.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Participated in regular professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of case management.
Project Life 101 Instructor
Butler Tech Career Development Schools
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Deliver daily instruction on independent living and employability skills.
- Provide authentic work experiences for students with moderate to intense disabilities.
- Coordinate employee planning meetings with local agencies to assist students in meeting post secondary transition goals.
- Integrate specifically designed instruction to meet the goals for the individualized education plan of each student.
- Promote the development of basic independent skills such as budgets, banking, interview techniques, and the use of public transportation.
- Coordinate, collaborate, and facilitate services with associate school districts.
- Build and foster community partnerships for student internship experiences.
- Coordinate, plan, and participate in community outings with students to build independent living skills.
- Host and facilitate Project Life Open House to highlight and celebrate student successes and community partnerships.
- Supervise job site skills trainers.
- Communicate cooperatively with peers, colleagues and parents to meet students' annual goals and ethical standards.
- Establish and maintain home-to-classroom connections through creating and distributing monthly program newsletters.
- Plan and host annual Project Life 101 Graduation.
Intervention Specialist-10th Grade Academy
Butler Tech Career Development Schools
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Develop and implement interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
- Focus on providing specially designed instruction to students across all content areas and within the following courses; American History, Biology, Geometry, and English 10.
- Focus on providing specially designed instruction to students exploring multiple career pathways including; Business & Entrepraneurship, Pre-Engineering, Cosmetology, Welding and Career Exploration.
- Perform student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Combine discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
- Routinely communicate with students' parents regarding learning progress and praise for successes.
- Communicate cooperatively with peers, colleagues and parents to meet students' annual goals and ethical standards.
- Create individualized education plans that are data driven.
- Work with a variety of exceptional learners include college-bound students seeking adult education and students seeking competitive employment.
- Coordinate and facilitate communication between home school districts, families and Butler Tech.
- Assist students in the acquisition of jobs, driver's licenses, and Supplemental Security Income.
- Promote the development of basic independent skills such as budgets, banking, interview techniques, and the use of public transportation.
- Provide academic, social and emotional support to student advisory.
- Served as a RESA Mentor for new Intervention Specialist.
- Served as a member of the Building Leadership Team.
- Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Selected as finalist for 2019 Butler Tech Teacher of the Year.
Intervention Specialist-Butler Tech School of the Arts
Butler Tech Career Development Schools
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Develop and implement interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
- Focus on providing specially designed instruction to students across all content areas and within the following courses; Geometry, Algebra II, Statistics & Probability,World History, Government, Economics, Psychology, English III & IV, Environmental Science & Anatomy & Physiology.
- Perform student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Combine discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
- Routinely communicate with students' parents regarding learning progress and praise for successes.
- Communicate cooperatively with peers, colleagues and parents to meet students' annual goals and ethical standards.
- Create individualized education plans that are data driven.
- Work with a variety of exceptional learners include college-bound students seeking adult education and students seeking competitive employment.
- Created a Transitional Skills Assessment Binder that all Butler Tech Intervention Specialists utilize to create data driven transition goals.
- Collaborate with Butler County Board Developmental Disabilities, and the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities to link students with post-secondary services.
- Coordinate and facilitate communication between home school districts, families and Butler Tech.
- Assist students in the acquisition of jobs, driver's licenses, and Supplemental Security Income.
- Promote the development of basic independent skills such as budgets, banking, interview techniques, and the use of public transportation.
- Assist in ACT registration and administration.
- Collaborate with students and families to apply and register for post-secondary education options.
- Provide academic, social and emotional support to student advisory.
- Member of the Crisis Prevention and Positive Behavior Intervention teams.
- Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- 100% graduation rate for all School of the Arts IEP students.
Intervention Specialist-Fairfield Freshman School
Fairfield City School District
08.2007 - 07.2014
- Worked cooperatively with content teachers to adapt teaching resources in order to meet the varying needs of children with differing learning abilities.
- Ran an Intervention Lab for students with mild to moderate disabilities to assist in meeting their annual goals, promote the development of basic skills and to develop and improve study methods and habits.
- Co-taught college prep and general level sections of American History, Algebra 1 and Geometry.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Communicated cooperatively with peers, colleagues and parents to meet students' annual goals and ethical standards.
- Researched and utilized a variety of learning materials, resources and technology methods to support and develop the classroom environment.
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that create an environment where children are actively engaged in the learning experience.
- Participated as a member of the Community Diversity Alliance to support diversity within the Fairfield City School District.
- Participated as a member of both the Building Leadership and District Leadership Teams.
- Recipient of the School Bell Award in recognition for going above and beyond within the realm of parent/student/teacher relationships to ensure academic excellence with Fairfield City Schools.
Physical Education Teacher-Rosa Parks Elementary School
Middletown City School District
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Developed motor skills for students ranging in age from Kindergarten-6th grade.
- Promoted the improvement of student health and wellness through the introduction to lifetime physical activities.
- Instructed a diverse population of students from varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Developed, organized, and integrated a format for running a field day at Rosa Parks Elementary School.
Education
High Qualified
Principal's Licensure - Educational Leadership
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio2023
Endorsement - Transition to Work Endorsement
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH2014
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio2010
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Miami University
Oxford2005
Skills
- Licensed K-12 Intervention Specialist with a focus on Mild-Moderate disabilities
- Transition to Work endorsement
- Highly Qualified in all content areas
- Principal's Licensure
- Self motivated with initiative and high energy levels
- Verbal communication skills, decision making, critical thinking, organizing and planning
- Excellent classroom management
- Student centered
- Kind, empathetic, positive and encouraging
- Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
- Tolerant and flexible
- Effectively works with parents
- Connects students with post secondary opportunities at the career and college levels
References
Dr. Ashley Warren: Assistant Principal at Sycamore High School
Phone: 513-237-5770
Michael Albrecht: Butler Tech Career Development Schools-Supervisor of Special Education Transition Programs
Phone: 513-305-4646
Tony Huff: Butler Tech Career Development Schools-Director of Special Services
Phone: 513-280-1081
Timeline
Intervention Specialist & SPED Case Manager
Sycamore Community Schools
08.2022 - Current
Project Life 101 Instructor
Butler Tech Career Development Schools
08.2020 - 08.2022
Intervention Specialist-10th Grade Academy
Butler Tech Career Development Schools
08.2017 - 08.2020
Intervention Specialist-Butler Tech School of the Arts
Butler Tech Career Development Schools
08.2014 - 08.2017
Intervention Specialist-Fairfield Freshman School
Fairfield City School District
08.2007 - 07.2014
Physical Education Teacher-Rosa Parks Elementary School
Middletown City School District
08.2005 - 07.2007
High Qualified
Principal's Licensure - Educational Leadership
Miami University
Endorsement - Transition to Work Endorsement
Xavier University
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
Miami University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Miami University
Similar Profiles
Timothy SneedTimothy Sneed
Mathematics Teacher - Credit Recovery Instructor at Sycamore Community SchoolsMathematics Teacher - Credit Recovery Instructor at Sycamore Community Schools
Emily KrempEmily Kremp
Music Teacher at Sycamore Community SchoolsMusic Teacher at Sycamore Community Schools
Mollie KnowlesMollie Knowles
Child Nutrition Services at Sycamore Community SchoolsChild Nutrition Services at Sycamore Community Schools
Landon DumfordLandon Dumford
Loader Operator at SRM ConcreteLoader Operator at SRM Concrete
Cassie KurzCassie Kurz
High School Mathematics Teacher at Royalmont AcademyHigh School Mathematics Teacher at Royalmont Academy