Julie Popolizio
46 North Cherry Street Wallingford#7
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant at ACES, adept at enhancing student engagement and academic success through tailored instructional techniques and a resilient attitude. Skilled in implementing individualized behavioral support plans, fostering positive peer interactions, and appreciating diversity in learning needs, leading to significant improvements in student behavior and achievement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES)
31 Temple Street North Haven CT
04.1993 - Current
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behaviors, and IEP goals for effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the educational process.
- Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
Home Behavioral Support Specialist
ACES Behavior Department
Guilford, CT
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Delivered evidence-based behavior curricula to students while maintaining high levels of behavioral and academic expectations for students.
- Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to students on caseload.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote social skills development and positive peer interactions among clients.
- Enhanced patient progress by implementing individualized behavioral support plans and monitoring their effectiveness.
Skills
- Resilient Attitude
- Instructional Techniques
- Diversity Appreciation
- Experience with Diverse Learning Needs
Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Physical Restraint Training Certificate – Various Providers.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
- Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) – SLPI, ASL.
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- [State] Driver's License
Languages
English
Interests
I am interested in daily fitness and exercise I also enjoy gardening and hiking I am a strong advocate for proper nutrition
Timeline
Home Behavioral Support Specialist
ACES Behavior Department
07.2013 - 12.2016
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES)
04.1993 - Current
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Physical Restraint Training Certificate – Various Providers.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
- Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) – SLPI, ASL.
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- [State] Driver's License