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Mariah Rohlapp

Santa Rosa

Summary

Experienced special education assistant with strong background in implementing individualized education plans and promoting social-emotional development. Expertise in helping gain independent learning skills, data collection and inclusive teaching strategies. Aiming to leverage these strengths to create positive learning environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Respite Care

Jeannie Kelly
Santa Rosa, CA
05.2006 - 01.2019

Supported families through respite care services, offering temporary relief from caregiving responsibilities while maintaining continuity care for clients.

  • Provided respite care services for primary caregivers in need of temporary relief from daily responsibilities as an In-Home Supportive Services provider.
  • Provided respite care services for families during times of high stress or when primary caregivers required a break from their caregiving responsibilities.

Special Education Assistant

Sonoma County Office of Education
Santa Rosa, CA
09.2002 - 08.2015
  • Supported individualized education plans (IEPs) by implementing tailored instructional strategies.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop and adapt lesson materials for diverse learning needs.
  • Assisted students in developing social skills through structured group activities and peer interactions.
  • Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on behavioral and academic performance.
  • Facilitated communication between parents and school staff regarding student development and resources.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by creating visual supports, sensory accommodations, and structured routines.
  • Increased student independence through the implementation of functional life skills instruction and vocational training programs.
  • Supported students'' social-emotional development through modeling appropriate behaviors and teaching self-regulation skills.
  • Collaborated with teachers and other support staff in developing inclusive classroom environments.
  • Communicated effectively with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns.
  • Provided ongoing progress monitoring and data collection to evaluate student performance and inform instructional adjustments.
  • In absence of regular teacher, took over to lead all classroom instruction and management.
  • Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Phycology

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA
05-2005

High School Diploma -

Rancho Cotate High School
Rohnert Park, CA
06-2001

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Life skills teaching
  • Emotional regulation
  • Documentation
  • Data collection
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Sensory integration
  • Behavior improvements
  • IEP compliance
  • Motor skills development
  • Progress monitoring
  • Educational support
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Social development and integration
  • Transition planning
  • Autism and spectrum disorders
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Behavioral plan management

Timeline

Respite Care

Jeannie Kelly
05.2006 - 01.2019

Special Education Assistant

Sonoma County Office of Education
09.2002 - 08.2015

Associate of Arts - Phycology

Santa Rosa Junior College

High School Diploma -

Rancho Cotate High School