L. Dianne Ross
Horse Shoe,USA
Summary
Special Education Teacher with a focus on addressing academic and emotional needs of students. Delivers personalized, hands-on support tailored to individual learning strengths. Utilizes strong communication skills and a patient approach to foster positive reinforcement in structured, collaborative environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Intervention Teacher
Buncombe County Schools
Asheville, NC
07.2008 - Current
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans while strengthening community and family relationships.
- Utilized diverse instructional techniques to promote academic and social skills development.
- Instructed students in work-related skills and monitored participation during vocational outings.
- Evaluated and documented students' academic and behavioral progress consistently.
- Created and executed functional behavior plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Maintained accurate records, including updates, quarterly reports, and IEP meeting outcomes.
- Collaborated with school and county professionals to assess students' health and learning challenges.
- Communicated effectively with parents through conferences, phone calls, and logs regarding student progress.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated differentiated instruction approaches.
- Coordinated with other teachers and school staff to develop effective interventions for struggling learners.
- Utilized technology tools such as iPads and Smartboards to enhance instruction.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies to improve student outcomes.
- Participated in professional development activities related to new educational trends.
Self Employed
Dianne Ross Structural Bodywork and Massage Therapy
Asheville, NC
02.2015 - Current
- Provided massage and bodywork services utilizing safe and effective techniques.
- Conducted health histories and updated client files prior to each session.
- Identified precautions and contraindications for massage before treatments.
- Explained procedures and applied techniques tailored to client needs.
- Monitored client reactions during massages and adjusted pressure accordingly.
- Documented all sessions performed, ensuring accurate records.
- Maintained client confidentiality throughout all interactions.
- Scheduled appointments and collected fees for services rendered.
Habilitation Technician/Qualified Professional
Mountain Area Community Services
Asheville, NC
06.2011 - 08.2015
- Provide one-on-one direct care to individuals with special needs.
- Implement daily living, social, and community-based skills.
- Monitor behaviors, take data, and promote independence across all environments.
- Monitored client progress and documented data related to goals.
Habilitation Technician
Turning Point Services
Asheville, NC
03.2002 - 12.2009
- Provide one-on-one direct care to individuals with special needs.
- Implement daily living, social, and community-based skills.
- Monitor behaviors, take data, and promote independence across all environments.
- Supported individuals in learning new tasks through modeling techniques and reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each individual served.
Teacher Assistant
Buncombe County Schools
Arden, NC
04.2001 - 06.2008
- Supported students with diverse disabilities in public school setting.
- Facilitated independence through structured programming and scheduled activities.
- Monitored behaviors and collected data to inform intervention strategies.
- Administered medications as necessary to ensure student well-being.
- Taught daily living and social skills to promote self-sufficiency.
- Provided additional guidance and support to at-risk students.
- Compiled resources such as books, videos, charts for use in classrooms.
- Developed positive relationships with students to promote a safe learning environment.
- Assisted teachers in preparing and organizing materials for classroom activities.
- Supported teachers in implementing new instructional strategies and techniques.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through rewards and recognition systems.
Server/Bartender
The Melting Pot
Asheville, NC
11.1999 - 05.2002
- Provide customer service, take orders, prepare meals and beverages, and instruct customers on the appropriate use of cooking apparatus.
- Monitor the safety of customers while cooking.
- Prioritize and balance customer needs.
- Calculate and distribute monetary wages.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
House Manager, Azalea House
Irene Wortham Center
Asheville, NC
03.1999 - 11.1999
- Supervise direct care staff and residents.
- Prepare staff schedules and responsibilities.
- Attend to the educational, emotional, and daily living needs of residents.
- Collect and calculate data.
- Run personalized programs to promote independent living and social skills.
- Attend to physical therapy and medical needs of clients.
- Mainstream clients into community based activities.
- Hire, train and discipline staff.
- Create weekly staff and activity schedules.
- Attend IEP meetings and organize home visits.
- Budget house funds, and order house/medical supplies.
Server/Bartender
La Paz
Asheville, NC
11.1997 - 04.1999
- Provide customer service, take orders, and prepare meals/beverages.
- Prioritize and balance customer needs.
- Calculate and distribute monetary wages.
Shift Supervisor, Azalea House
Irene Wortham Center
Asheville, NC
01.1997 - 10.1998
- Supervised direct care staff to ensure quality resident support.
- Prepared staff schedules and assigned responsibilities efficiently.
- Addressed educational, emotional, and daily living needs of residents.
- Collected and analyzed data related to client goals.
- Attended to physical therapy and medical needs of clients.
- Facilitated integration of clients into community-based activities.
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Conducted weekly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
Education
BSED - Special Education - Adaptive Concentration
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC01.2014
BSED - Special Education General/ K-12
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC01.2008
NC LMBT -
NC School of Advanced Bodywork
Fairview, NCSkills
- Individual education plans
- Behavioral analysis
- Data documentation
- Instructional strategies
- Special needs assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Social-emotional learning
- Time management
- Documentation and record keeping
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Communication skills
- Client assessment
- Massage techniques
- Anatomy knowledge
Accomplishments
- 2007/2008, Awarded the 'Little EJ Scholarship' by Western Carolina University
- Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society
- 2022 ARC of Buncombe County Teacher of the Year
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Instruction (CPI)
- First Aid and CPR
- Diabetes Training
References
- Larry Weigel, Progressive Education Director - Buncombe County Schools (Retired), (828) 775-0441
- Dr. Cathy Metcalf-Shaw, Buncombe County School Psychologist, (910) 690-2307
- Stacey Kingsley, Franklin School of Innovation Director of Exceptional Children, SKingley@thefsi.us
- Heather Perry Chambers, Self employed LMBT, (828) 273-6163
- Tracey Couch Baker, Marketing Project Manager at Gala Herbs (Retired), (980) 213-8671
Timeline
Self Employed
Dianne Ross Structural Bodywork and Massage Therapy
02.2015 - Current
Habilitation Technician/Qualified Professional
Mountain Area Community Services
06.2011 - 08.2015
Intensive Intervention Teacher
Buncombe County Schools
07.2008 - Current
Habilitation Technician
Turning Point Services
03.2002 - 12.2009
Teacher Assistant
Buncombe County Schools
04.2001 - 06.2008
Server/Bartender
The Melting Pot
11.1999 - 05.2002
House Manager, Azalea House
Irene Wortham Center
03.1999 - 11.1999
Server/Bartender
La Paz
11.1997 - 04.1999
Shift Supervisor, Azalea House
Irene Wortham Center
01.1997 - 10.1998
BSED - Special Education - Adaptive Concentration
Western Carolina University
BSED - Special Education General/ K-12
Western Carolina University
NC LMBT -
NC School of Advanced Bodywork
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