Mary Cashman
Suffield,CT
Summary
Dedicated ABA Paraeducator with extensive experience at Suffield Public Schools, adept in behavior management and personalized educational support. Successfully enhanced student engagement through effective collaboration and innovative visual aid development. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and advocating for student needs, ensuring progress towards IEP goals.
Qualified RBT with background in educational support and classroom management. Successfully facilitated student learning and engagement while assisting lead teachers and BCBA's, contributing to positive and productive learning environment. Demonstrated effective communication and adaptability in diverse educational settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ABA Paraeducator, Special Education
Suffield Public Schools
09.2010 - 06.2025
- Supported individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted teachers in implementing instructional strategies and behavior management techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on academic and behavioral development.
- Developed supportive relationships with students to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented research-based interventions to address academic challenges faced by special education students.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for special education students, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists.
- Developed accessible visual aids for complex concepts, improving comprehension for diverse learners in the classroom setting.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff meetings, committees, and volunteering at extracurricular activities that supported students'' growth and development.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance skills and knowledge in special education practices.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CTCertificate - Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Partnership Foundation
Online06-2024
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School
Windsor, CT06-1985
Skills
- Behavior management techniques
- Student progress monitoring
- Accurate record keeping
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Personalized educational support
- Visual aid development
- Emergency response procedures
- Behavioral intervention plans
- Data collection
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
Timeline
ABA Paraeducator, Special Education
Suffield Public Schools
09.2010 - 06.2025
No Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Certificate - Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Partnership Foundation
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School