Julia Schaller
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate ESE Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective Individualized Educational Plans to accommodate and support students with diverse disabilities. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Teacher
Addison Mizner School
Boca Raton, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Implements various instructional approaches including visual supports, positive behavioral interventions and supports, functional behavior assessments, discrete trial training, task analyses, and errorless learning principles.
- Collaborates with other teachers to ensure that educational objectives are met.
- Creates a positive learning environment by using strategies such as reinforcement, redirection, and modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Utilizes evidence-based teaching methods and techniques to improve student outcomes.
- Communicates regularly with families regarding their child's progress and discussed any concerns they may have had.
- Tracks student data related to goals and objectives outlined within IEPs.
- Develops and implements individualized education plans for students with disabilities.
- Provides direct instruction to students in areas of social skills, behavior management, and academic skills.
- Develops and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Assesses student progress through a variety of methods.
- Provides specialized instruction in areas such as reading comprehension, math skills, writing strategies.
- Communicated regularly with colleagues regarding best practices for working with ESE students.
ESE Teacher
Boca Raton High School
Boca Raton, FL
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Utilized effective classroom management strategies to maintain an orderly environment conducive to learning.
- Encouraged social development by facilitating activities that promote collaboration among peers.
- Collaborated with other educators, administrators, and parents to ensure proper implementation of IEPs.
- Developed and implemented IEPs for special education students.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one instruction for ESE students.
- Adapted curriculum materials based on individual student needs and abilities.
- Provided specialized instruction in areas such as reading comprehension, math skills, writing strategies.
- Assessed student progress through a variety of methods such as observations, tests, and portfolios.
Registered Behavior Technician
Chrysalis ABA Therapy
Delray Beach, FL
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
- Assisted in the development of positive behavior supports within the classroom environment.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify target behaviors and develop strategies for reduction and elimination.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions.
- Instructed staff members on how to implement behavioral interventions and utilize positive reinforcement strategies effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions conducted with students.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue University Global
03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08.2019
Skills
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Planning
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Parent Communication
- IEPs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Management
- Communication
- Technical Expertise
- Creativity
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Independent
- Fast Learner
- Time Management
- Learning disabilities expertise
- Progress Monitoring
- Skills Development
- Social Skills Development
- Math and Reading Strategies
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
ESE Teacher
Addison Mizner School
09.2023 - Current
ESE Teacher
Boca Raton High School
02.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Chrysalis ABA Therapy
01.2017 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
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