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Laura Cady

Camano,WA

Summary

Dedicated professional with experience in behavior treatment and educational planning. Expert in developing intervention strategies and engaging with diverse student populations, committed to fostering academic success and emotional growth.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interim Teacher

Gersh Academy Autism School
Issaquah, Washington
07.2025 - Current
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Participated in IEP meetings and contributed to the development of educational plans.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Compiled data and independently authored progress reports reflecting academic objectives and gathered information.
  • Implemented lesson designs within grading program to facilitate structured assessments.
    Managed grading of student work, accurately recording all grades in the system.

Certified Behavior Technician

Amergis Healthcare Staffing Agency
Columbus , MD
08.2024 - 07.2025
  • Documented patients' activities and behaviors into EHR system for recordkeeping.
  • Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
  • Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
  • Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
  • Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
  • Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
  • Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
  • Identified and addressed individual problems using clinical team recommendations and solutions.
  • Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.

Education

GED -

Home Schooled
Sedro-Woolley, WA
06-1997

Skills

  • Behavior treatment plans
  • Intervention management
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Verbal de-escalation
  • Task analysis and chaining
  • Visual supports implementation
  • Empathy and patience
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Behavior modification techniques
  • Student evaluations
  • Data-driven instruction
  • IEP planning
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • Special education
  • Special needs students
  • Individualized education plans
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Certified Behavior Technician
  • Behavioral Vision Therapist

Timeline

Interim Teacher

Gersh Academy Autism School
07.2025 - Current

Certified Behavior Technician

Amergis Healthcare Staffing Agency
08.2024 - 07.2025

GED -

Home Schooled
Laura Cady