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.