Enthusiastic and empathetic professional with passion for helping students to gain productive independence and reduced need for special services.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ABA Paraprofessional
Center Elementary School
Brookfield, CT
08.2019 - Current
Deliver individualized programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles.
Assemble, maintain and analyze data gathered during student sessions, complete daily trial logs and consistently submit timely written and verbal progress reports.
Assist with reading and academic skills and monitor fine motor dexterity and speech.
Consult supervising BCBA to assist in program implementation for individual students.
Perform behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in school settings.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School
Brookfield, CT
08.2017 - 06.2019
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Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
Met one-on-one with students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
Instructed students with varying abilities and needs in alignment with IEP objectives while delivering personalized and small group lessons.
Substitute Teacher
Brookfield Public Schools
Brookfield, CT
09.2014 - 06.2017
Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
Hand in Hand Literacy Tutor
Brookfield Public Schools
Brookfield, CT
10.2010 - 06.2014
Volunteer position working with students to increase vocabulary and reading techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Textile Management & Marketing
Philadelphia College of Textiles And Science
Philadelphia, PA
05.1989
Skills
Working Collaboratively
Behavioral/cognitive skills development
MS Office proficient
Google Apps for Education
PMT Trained
American Red Cross Adult & Child CPR
Trained in administration of injectable medication
Mandated Reporter training
CARE 4 Kids Health & Safety Basics Training
Affiliations
Recipient of the Brookfield Education Foundation 'Honor-an-Educator' Program.
Timeline
ABA Paraprofessional
Center Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher
Brookfield Public Schools
09.2014 - 06.2017
Hand in Hand Literacy Tutor
Brookfield Public Schools
10.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Textile Management & Marketing
SPED Paraprofessional K-5th at Center Elementary School (Center School District)SPED Paraprofessional K-5th at Center Elementary School (Center School District)