Juleria M. Smith
Towson,MD
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Sheppard Pratt Health System
Towson, Maryland
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for the academic teaching and behavioral management of assigned adolescent students; wrote & implemented students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
- Communicated with students based on an understanding of the developmental needs of adolescents and demonstrated knowledge of age-specific students’ needs in instruction; created an appropriate learning environment in the classroom setting.
- Monitored, Evaluated, and reported on students’ progress; attended and participated in meetings and worked cooperatively with members of the School, Residential, and Hospital staffs.
- Supported the Middle and High School programs by teaching all core subjects.
Residential Counselor
Sheppard Pratt Health System, MANN Residential Treatment Center
Towson, Maryland
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided support to males and females ages 12 to 21 with severe emotional and behavioral problems who required a specialized educational environment, a therapeutic milieu, and recreational and community-based activities.
- Developed and maintained a therapeutic environment.
- Provided structure and supervision in support of the residents’ Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).
- Developed and reinforced residents’ daily living skills.
- Supervised and participated in daily activities.
- Co-Led therapeutic and community groups as directed and documented on end of shift notes for residents.
- Developed and fostered positive self-images.
- Implemented interpersonal skills required to maintain a calm supportive, and firm approach with emotionally disturbed residents, while maintaining patience, tact, and professional courtesy.
- Trained in physical preparedness to effectively manage and physically restrain aggressive patients.
Special Education Paraeducator
Montgomery County Public Schools
Bethesda, Maryland
08.2008 - 06.2018
- Lectured General and Special Education high school and elementary students in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, English and History instructions; improved students’ grades and self-confidence; increased Standardized Tests scores by 56 percent.
- Administered Applied Behavior Analysis with respect to an Individual Education Plan (IEP); advised and guided administrators and teachers on minimizing behaviors by collaborating with parents and counselors on modifying daily behavior charts; resulted managed unwanted behaviors.
- Applied continuous training to improve educating students with disabilities; accomplished an increase of 57 percent of students’ abilities to use self-management tools to decrease undesirable behaviors by 90 percent.
- Managed and shaped students’ behaviors by setting goals to self-manage stressors; motivated and rewarded positive behaviors.
Home Instructional Therapist
CLCA
Kensington, Maryland
08.2008 - 06.2018
- Provided one-on-one instructional support for children on the autism waiver in their homes and community to implement positive outcomes based on instructional and functional living skills and training programs, and their plan of care.
- Provided Therapeutic Integration and Intensive Therapy.
- Performed individual support with the use of Behavior Modification, Behavior Technology, Applied Behavioral Analysis and Applied Behavioral Principles and Strategies.
- Recorded and analyzed data based on therapeutic sessions and created visual graphs; outcome was the improvement of developmental functioning and decreased maladaptive behavior and autism symptom severity.
College Counselor
Montgomery County Public Schools
Bethesda, Maryland
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with College Tracks to counsel students on the college application’s process by researching and applying to colleges and universities; proud to help students of underserved populations to get into college.
- Chaired the Student Recognition committee; recognized students of honor roll and leadership distinctions; was honored to reward students for academic achievements.
- Led as Room Parent; designed, supported and insured value of an Emergency Phone Tree; coordinated all classroom activities; tutored students in all subjects; privileged to unload the classroom teacher.
Technician
Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, CSAAC, IEI
Montgomery Village, Maryland
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Conducted positive behavioral therapy and individualized instruction for children with autism.
- Served as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Completed comprehensive training programs.
- Administered behavioral intervention programs prescribed by the treatment team.
- Tracked children’s performance and progress within instructional and behavioral programs.
- Maintained contact with Intensive Early Intervention case supervisor.
- Collected and analyzed data for Intensive Early Intervention research activities requested by the Psychologist or Assistant Director.
- Accessed and reported health information data and incidents; the road to independence and behavior management goals were met for about 70 percent of the cases.
Education
Post-Master’s Certification for Teachers (Special Education Conditional Certification - undefined
Notre Dame of Maryland University
01.2021
Master of Engineering - Cyber Security, Policy & Compliance
The George Washington University, The School of Science & Engineering
08.2018
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
Ashford University, Forbes School of Business & Technology
12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Comprehensive Science, Mathematics
Wilberforce University
12.1987
Skills
- Behavior Modification
- Classroom Management
- Applied Behavioral Principals & Strategies
- Design & Implement Plans of Action
- Behavior Technology
- Digital Technology
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Professional Accomplishments
- Behavior Modification
- Capable of identifying behavioral issues and implementing behavior management plans Strong organizational skills
- Capable of achieving positive and effective results
- Classroom Management
- Created and maintained effective behavioral management in the classroom
- Digital Technology
- Competent in using business and academic software applications
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Strong organizational skills
- Researching
- Supervision
- Teaching
- Capable of identifying behavioral issues and implementing behavior management plans
- Design & Implement Plans of Action
- Provided effective case management services, followed, and implemented students’ behavioral programs
- Academic, Phone
- Approach, Training programs
- Charts
- Interpersonal skills
- English
- Functional
- Graphs
- Instruction
- Leadership
- Notes
- Director
- Mathematics
- Meetings
- Progress
- Research
- Supervisor
- Teacher
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Sheppard Pratt Health System
05.2019 - 07.2020
Residential Counselor
Sheppard Pratt Health System, MANN Residential Treatment Center
05.2019 - 10.2019
Special Education Paraeducator
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2018
Home Instructional Therapist
CLCA
08.2008 - 06.2018
College Counselor
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2012
Technician
Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, CSAAC, IEI
08.2007 - 08.2008
Post-Master’s Certification for Teachers (Special Education Conditional Certification - undefined
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Master of Engineering - Cyber Security, Policy & Compliance
The George Washington University, The School of Science & Engineering
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
Ashford University, Forbes School of Business & Technology
Bachelor of Science - Comprehensive Science, Mathematics
Wilberforce University