MaKenna Anderson
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia 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. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Teacher
Lee County School District
08.2024 - Current
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Child Advocate
Lee Health Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Intervened in crises and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Assisted families in navigating social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources, and connecting with other family support services.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
RBT
Family Initiative
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Used [Software] to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- 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.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL12.2020
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Data Collection
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student Advocacy
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Parent Communication
- Head Teacher Support
- Behavior Modifications
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Skills Development
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Instructional Strategies
- Social Skills Development
Timeline
ESE Teacher
Lee County School District
08.2024 - Current
Child Advocate
Lee Health Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2024
RBT
Family Initiative
01.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
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