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Julia Bell

South Weymouth,MA

Summary

Passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong learning skills to increase their independence during daily living skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

The May Institute
10.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with Board Certified Behavior Analysts to develop Individualized Educational Plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Create a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Establish positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Support students in developing daily living skills through structured activities and natural opportunities using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Use objective data in the decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly.

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

The May Institute
10.2020 - 10.2022
  • Provide direct and consultative speech, language and communication services to students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dysphasia, Apraxia, language delays, learning disabilities, Down’s syndrome, and chromosomal disorders
  • Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies to help increase receptive, expressive, and pragmatic skills
  • Create, repair and edit augmentative and alternative communication devices ranging from high-tech layouts (i.e. TouchChat, Proloquo, CoughDrop, etc.) to low tech (i.e. PECS, communication boards, etc.)
  • Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
  • Collect data on students quarterly progress and aid SLP’s in writing goals for IEPs and 3-year evaluations

Behavior Technician

CORE ABA
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Worked with one-on-one with 4-5 children in both home and daycare settings, providing Behavior Analytic services to children with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Trained directly with Board Certified Behavior Analysts to identify problem behaviors and create an individualized behavior plan
  • Encouraged communication, play, self-help skills, social skills, flexibility, etc. using positive reinforcement techniques
  • Provided all behavioral services using forms of play-based learning
  • Engaged in and ensured client safety while maintained confidentiality of all clients and professional conduct

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language Hearing Science

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.2019

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson/Activity Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development

Languages

american sign language
Elementary

Timeline

Lead Teacher

The May Institute
10.2022 - Current

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

The May Institute
10.2020 - 10.2022

Behavior Technician

CORE ABA
11.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language Hearing Science

University of Connecticut
Julia Bell