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Kaila J. Gordon
Instructional Behavior Specialist
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys, skilled in behavior coaching and relationship building. Proven track record in implementing individualized behavior intervention plans, enhancing student progress through conflict resolution and mediation strategies, and fostering collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support diverse learning needs. Committed to promoting positive behavioral outcomes and communication between the school and families by advocating for students needs and rights.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for BoysWashington, DC
Instructional Behavior Tech
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Developed strong rapport with students and their families, collaborating to develop home-based strategies, leading to a 60% improvement in student compliance at home, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Reduced disruptive classroom behaviors by 50% by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans and reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
Ivy Preparatory AcademyAtlanta, GA
Special Education Paraprofessional
10.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Developed a positive reinforcement program that increased on-task behavior by 80% across three classrooms, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting evidence-based instructional strategies, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student's academic success and resulting in 64% academic growth.
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that positively impacted all students.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student's growth and progress.
Dekalb County School System, DESAAvondale Estates, GA
Special Education Paraprofessional
09.2016 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student, contributing to improved academic performance in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) students in grades 1-7 by 82%.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors, specifically with ASD.
Gifted Minds Holistic Learning AcademyConyers, GA
Director and Early Childhood Educator
07.2008 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Evaluated and adjusted curriculum to meet the diverse needs of individual children, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for learning.
- Applied play-based strategies that fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration activities to provide diverse approaches to learning for children 2 to 5 years old.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives based on feedback from parents, staff members, licensing agencies, or external consultants.
- Developed strong relationships with families that built and maintained positive networks that supported continuing education and behavior modification strategies.
- Streamlined daycare operations through effective scheduling, staff management, and budget control.
Education
Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, FL
Bachelor of Science from Applied Psychology
University Overview
- Dean's List Winter 2022
- Continuing education in Applied Psychology (Concentration on Child Advocacy)
Skills
Empathy and patience
Accomplishments
Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children (GAEYC) Childcare Provider of the Year 2011
Certification
Blended Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Version 2.1
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Timeline
Blended Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Version 2.1
07-2024
Instructional Behavior Tech
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys
09.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ivy Preparatory Academy
10.2020 - 05.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
Dekalb County School System, DESA
09.2016 - 01.2020
Director and Early Childhood Educator
Gifted Minds Holistic Learning Academy
07.2008 - 07.2016
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science from Applied Psychology
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