Kira Mehta Rao
White Plains,USA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record in implementing IEPs and behavioral intervention strategies. Expertise in data collection and progress monitoring enhances collaboration among educators. Focus on creating inclusive environments promotes academic success and critical thinking in diverse learners.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
A Friendly Face
Brooklyn, NY
04.2025 - Current
- Implemented individualized ABA treatment plans under BCBA supervision to support clients with developmental or behavioral challenges.
- Collected and recorded accurate data on client behaviors and progress to contribute to ongoing assessments and program adjustments.
- Fostered communication, social, and daily living skills through evidence-based interventions in clinical settings.
ELA Regents Tutor
HeyTutor
Manhattan, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Providing ELA Regents exam preparation for 6 high school seniors and 3 juniors, with a focus on enhancing reading comprehension, writing skills, and test-taking strategies.
- Develop and deliver structured, targeted lessons tailored to each student's needs, fostering a supportive environment to boost confidence and academic performance.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills by managing multiple tutoring sessions, tracking progress, and providing consistent feedback to promote student success.
Multi-Grade Learning Specialist
Classical Charter
Bronx, NY
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Primarily taught 5th - grade academic blocks, delivering structured and engaging lessons while adapting classical education principles to meet students' learning needs.
- Frequently called upon to cover instructional blocks for various grade levels ranging from kindergarten to 8th grade, demonstrating flexibility and a comprehensive understanding of multi-grade curriculum requirements.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to create cohesive, cross-grade lesson plans and support diverse learners in developing core academic and critical thinking skills.
Summer Journey
Catapult Learning
Bronx, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Led half-day small group tutoring sessions with rising 2nd graders, focusing on reading intervention to improve spelling, reading, and vocabulary skills, with groups of 4 students at a time.
- Applied data-driven insights to scaffold and differentiate instruction, providing tailored support and adjustments based on individual student performance and needs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by setting clear objectives, encouraging critical thinking, promoting intellectual risk-taking, and nurturing a growth mindset among students.
Middle School Science Teacher
Uncommon Charter
Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Taught two 5th-grade science blocks daily, delivering targeted instruction to prepare students for the 5th-grade science state exam, with a focus on building foundational scientific concepts and test-taking strategies.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate varying abilities, including students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPS), ensuring accessible and inclusive learning experiences.
- Led small group pull-out sessions for 4 5th - grade students to reinforce key math concepts, preparing students for state exams through targeted instruction and skill-building activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Double Major Anthropology
University At Albany, State University of New York
Albany, NY05.2021
Skills
- Classroom management support
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) implementation
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Student supervision and safety monitoring
- Academic support and differentiation
- Special education assistance
- Data collection and progress monitoring
- Collaboration with teachers and therapists
Certification
- 40-Hour RBT Training, Behavior Analyst Supervisor
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross
Timeline
Behavior Technician
A Friendly Face
04.2025 - Current
ELA Regents Tutor
HeyTutor
03.2025 - Current
Multi-Grade Learning Specialist
Classical Charter
10.2024 - 02.2025
Summer Journey
Catapult Learning
06.2024 - 08.2024
Middle School Science Teacher
Uncommon Charter
08.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Double Major Anthropology
University At Albany, State University of New York
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