Elizabeth (Liz) McKean
Early Childhood Special Educator
Covina,CA
Summary
Versatile Early Childhood Special Educator with focus on individual student needs across educational, behavioral, and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Early Intervention Special Instructor
California Pediatrics and Family Services
1 2022 - Current
- Support children ages 0-3 with developmental delays and their families in the child's ongoing development by providing individualized and developmentally appropriate lessons in the child's natural setting.
- Creating and implementing strategies to help families address behavior concerns including but not limited to tantrums, sensory overstimulation, and dysregulation.
- Provide weekly sessions in support of the child reaching developmental goals outlined in the child's IFSP.
- Maintain professional, respectful, and supportive relationships with families throughout Early Intervention program duration and transition out of the program at age three.
- This includes regular check-ins with parents and parent meetings as needed, supporting and offering information and resources to families of children with early signs of developmental delays and/or disabilities.
- Collaborated with parents, caregivers, and colleagues to develop interdisciplinary plans, fostering a comprehensive learning experience for children and their families.
- Maintaining ongoing records for each child tracking both health and developmental progress as well as documenting possible signs of developmental disabilities and making recommendations for consultations as needed.
Extended Day Assistant Guide for Children's House & Floater
Guidepost Montessori Wicker Park
3 2018 - 5 2018
- Guiding children ages 3-5 through lessons in the classroom, promoting grace and courtesy, building trust with parents and transparency between Guides and staff.
- Collaborated with Extended Day Lead and Assistant Guides to develop and implement daily lessons and post-school day routine utilizing Montessori teaching techniques and developmentally appropriate practice.
- Provided lunchtime and naptime assistance to monitor children, assist with preparing and serving food.
- Provided occasional push-in behavior support to classrooms as needed, under direct supervision of Lead Guides.
Behavioral Interventionist
ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services)
2019.12 - 2022.06
- Utilized ABA and DTT behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of intervention strategies using data-driven decision making, ensuring optimal results for each student.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and families through active listening and empathetic understanding, fostering trust and open communication channels.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive behavior support plans, resulting in improved student functioning.
- Transitioned to and adapted ABA style techniques to Telehealth sessions during and after the COVID-19 social distancing mandates.
Youth Education Specialist
Children and Youth Family Collaborative
2021.06 - 2021.12
- Recruit K-12 foster students to personalized in-school academic tutoring program
- Build and maintain relationships with teachers, school site, and district staff in an effort to craft a holistic support system for students that supports their unique academic and personal development
- Implement a 1:1 style tutoring program, keeping consistent routines with students that meet both their current academic needs as well as remaining adaptable to personal and developmental crises as they arise
- Maintain extensively detailed documentation on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, meeting due dates as prescribed by a master calendar
- Work closely with teachers and aides to compliment classroom learning and create standards-based curricula that meets individual student needs while supporting current classroom focus
- Create and implement academic and developmentally appropriate lessons for students, including but not limited to students with learning disabilities, Autism, at-risk youth, and High-Intermediate and above ESL students.
Substitute Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
2019.04 - 2021.06
- Adapt to and effectively use a variety of classroom management techniques to keep students engaged in class lessons
- Maintain professional relationships with campus staff and building rapport and trust with teachers to ensure the seamless implementation of student's learning experience
- Worked with at-risk youth and Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders Classes in both lead and support teaching positions
- Promoted from general Substitute Teacher to Resident Substitute Teacher for Marshall Middle School for the 2020-2021 school year
- Worked closely with campus staff throughout the COVID-19 distance learning, helping to establish distance learning substitute protocol as a Resident Substitute at Marshall Middle School.
Substitute Teacher
School of the Arts and Enterprise
2019.02 - 2020.11
- Worked with gifted and twice-exceptional students in a specialized Middle and High School wherein curriculum adhered to majors in various artistic disciplines including art, dance, music, theatre, photography, and design.
Support Staff & After Care Teacher
Khalsa Montessori School
2018.08 - 2019.01
- Collaborating with a co-teacher and assistant in creating and implementing an After Care curriculum for Primary children, ages 2-6, in support of their school day Montessori lessons, allowing for open-ended child-led learning.
- Contributed to the development of an inclusive classroom culture that valued respect, diversity, and openmindedness.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for children.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
Customer Consultant, Sales
The Body Shop
2017.03 - 2018.03
- Establish and build a personal clientele list based on unique client needs
- Being able to identify and respectfully address potentially sensitive skin care concerns of all clients
- Maintain high personal and store-wide sales averages reflective of the fast-paced, high density environment of Downtown Chicago
- Build supportive relationships with fellow Customer Consultants to establish a fluid and efficient sales floor
- Work as part of a team to build store-wide sales by supporting and upselling personal and fellow sales
- Maintain a thorough knowledge base of the ingredients, manufacturing, and community stories related to every product including seasonal products and product-specific charity donations.
Substitute Teacher
Bonita Unified School District
2016.10 - 2017.06
- Adapt to and effectively use a variety of classroom management techniques to keep students engaged in class lessons
- Maintain professional relationships with campus staff and building rapport and trust with teachers to ensure the seamless implementation of student's learning experience.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Citrus College
Glendora, CA 2019.05 - 2023.05
Skill Award - Child Development Associate Teacher
Citrus College
Glendora, CA 2019.06 - 2023.05
Skill Award - Infant And Child Development Associate Teacher
Citrus College
Glendora, CA 2019.05 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing in Creative Writing - undefined
Santa Fe University of Art & Design
Santa Fe, NMSkills
Certification
Infant and Child First Aid & CPR, 07/01/22
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Relocation
St. Louis, MO
Timeline
Youth Education Specialist
Children and Youth Family Collaborative
2021.06 - 2021.12
Behavioral Interventionist
ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services)
2019.12 - 2022.06
Skill Award - Child Development Associate Teacher
Citrus College
2019.06 - 2023.05
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Citrus College
2019.05 - 2023.05
Skill Award - Infant And Child Development Associate Teacher
Citrus College
2019.05 - 2023.05
Substitute Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
2019.04 - 2021.06
Substitute Teacher
School of the Arts and Enterprise
2019.02 - 2020.11
Support Staff & After Care Teacher
Khalsa Montessori School
2018.08 - 2019.01
Customer Consultant, Sales
The Body Shop
2017.03 - 2018.03
Substitute Teacher
Bonita Unified School District
2016.10 - 2017.06
Early Intervention Special Instructor
California Pediatrics and Family Services
1 2022 - Current
Extended Day Assistant Guide for Children's House & Floater
Guidepost Montessori Wicker Park
3 2018 - 5 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing in Creative Writing - undefined
Santa Fe University of Art & Design
Infant and Child First Aid & CPR, 07/01/22
30 Day California Substitute Teaching Permit
CBEST, Present
Mandated Reporter
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