Julia Edelson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Special Needs Resident with experience walking alongside individuals of all ages, neurodivergent and neurotypical, across home, school, and church environments. Experienced in supporting diverse learners through individualized strategies and active participation in a wide range of ministry events. Committed to building healthy teams and cultivating welcoming spaces that reflect the heart of Christ for every family.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Resident
Christ's Church of the Valley
Peoria, AZ
08.2025 - Current
- Supported weekend coaches by helping regulate students, guiding lesson flow, engaging in one-on-one conversations, and maintaining clean, organized classrooms.
- Led and developed weekly small-group lessons for high school girls with high-functioning autism, focusing on building confidence and rooting their identity in Christ.
- Cross-training in the nursery: developing strong relationships with children and families, while supporting smooth service flow, and gaining experience with age-appropriate needs and engagement strategies.
Respite Provider
Arizona Autism
Phoenix, AZ
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided in home care for families with children with special needs.
- Assisted in daily routines, including exercise, preparing meals, personal hygiene, and academics.
- Worked alongside in-home therapists and parents to build language, fine motor, and gross motor skills.
Student Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
Glendale, AZ
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to develop and implement daily lesson plans for general music and band students ranging from first through eighth grade.
- Created an engaging learning environment through collaboration between students, and hands-on activities.
- Met with students one-on-one or in small groups to develop technical and musical skills.
Club President
Northern Arizona University Chapter United Sound
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Recruited and trained mentors each semester to teach adults with special needs how to play instruments.
- Fostered community and strengthened relationships between mentors and students through weekly team-building activities.
- Developed weekly lesson plans, and composed individualized music for students based on the United Sound curriculum and state standards.
- Organized performance opportunities, including recitals, collaborations with the Northern Arizona University Marching Band, and the Symphonic Band.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education: Instrumental Emphasis
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-2024
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Classroom management
- Collaboration
- Individualized support
- Problem solving
- Team building
Timeline
Special Needs Resident
Christ's Church of the Valley
08.2025 - Current
Respite Provider
Arizona Autism
03.2025 - 09.2025
Student Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
Club President
Northern Arizona University Chapter United Sound
05.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Music Education: Instrumental Emphasis
Northern Arizona University