Joshua Penman
Shaker Heights
Summary
Dynamic education professional with a robust understanding of student intervention strategies and a commitment to fostering academic growth. Expertise in designing and implementing personalized learning plans that cater to diverse student needs, ensuring measurable progress. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and adaptability within fast-paced educational environments, complemented by strong communication and problem-solving skills driving collaborative success. Passionate about empowering students through tailored support and innovative learning approaches.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Assistant
South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized intervention plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with educators to enhance classroom strategies and support student engagement.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to adjust interventions as necessary.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to evaluate effectiveness of intervention programs.
- Trained new staff on established intervention techniques and best practices for student support.
- Coordinated with parents to discuss progress, concerns, and strategies for at-home reinforcement.
- Assisted in the implementation of Response to Intervention programs, leading to accelerated academic achievement for at-risk students.
- Coordinated with special education professionals to ensure appropriate accommodations for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers to create individualized plans for struggling students.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through personalized interventions.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by developing effective classroom management strategies.
Co-Teacher
RE-EDUCATION SERVICES LLC
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Applied behavior implementation techniques to autistic children and provided in-school supportive services to families.
- Help students reach their vocational and academic goals based on their IEP plan.
- Develop and implement academic lessons based on Ohio state content standards, and students ability level.
- Document and collect data for academics. documents and collect data for IEP goals/ objectives under the guidance of Intervention Specialist- model and teach age appropriate coping skills, self-regulation skills, self management skills etc.
- Manage students academics, behaviors, and emotions.
- Work with Intervention Specialist to develop individualized behavior plans as needed.
- Collaborate with associate teacher, support staff, and related services staff to provide best services for students.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to design and implement engaging lesson plans.
- Facilitated small group instruction to support diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to enhance academic performance.
Behavior Analyst
Steps Academy
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Execute and follow the ethical standards for behavior analysts as outlined through the BACB.
- Maintain client confidentiality through the standard set through the FERPA / HIPAA privacy rule and the BACB.
- Conduct functional behavior assignments for each assigned student and develop behavioral goals for each assigned student's IEP and behavior support plan.
- Develop specific, individual systems of data collection for each assigned student.
- Develop lesson plans and mastery criteria for students’ behavioral goals.
- Revise and update behavior support plans and behavior goals as data suggest the need for inventions change.
- Applied behavior implementation techniques to autistic children and provided in-home-supportive services to families.
Education
Diploma -
Shaker Heights High School
01.2013
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Stress managements
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to ethics and integrity
- Crisis intervention
- Adaptive learning techniques
- Parent communication
Certification
TCI and CPI
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Intervention Assistant
South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools
10.2023 - Current
Behavior Analyst
Steps Academy
10.2020 - 04.2021
Co-Teacher
RE-EDUCATION SERVICES LLC
10.2018 - 09.2023
Diploma -
Shaker Heights High School
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