MARY Saheed
Clover Park School District
Tacoma,Washington
1
Language
14
years of professional experience
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Work History
Paraprofessional
11 Months- Supported individualized education plans (IEPs) by implementing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learners.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for students with special needs.
- Developed and maintained supportive relationships with students, enhancing their emotional and social development.
- Monitored student behavior and academic performance, providing timely feedback to educators for continuous improvement.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Behavior Therapist
1 Year 6 Months- Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for neurodivergent clients in clinical setting.
- Implement individual treatment plans which include improving communication skills, social skills, adaptive living skills and toilet training for learners.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by implementing evidence-based interventions and monitoring their effectiveness.
- Created a fun and supportive learning environment for students with special needs, promoting increased independence at home and in the community.
- Observed, collected, and analyzed student behavior data to tailor instructional programs for individualized support.
- Communicated professionally with parents to provide daily student updates and session notes.
Operations and Training Manager
4 Years- Planned, coordinated and conducted training events for over 300 Marines and sailors resulted in 95%-unit readiness.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team performance and operational readiness.
- Collaborated with senior leaders to align training initiatives with strategic goals of the organization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop customized training solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for training sessions, optimizing attendance and engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Community Health Education
Skills
ABA therapy
Instructional support
Behavior Change Theories
Customer service
Skilled at Microsoft Office Suite
Special needs advocacy
Educational strategies
Community Outreach
Skilled at Microsoft Office Suite
Customer service
Classroom management
Crisis management
Behavior intervention
Languages
- English Native
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Clover Park School District
08.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Behavior Therapist
The Capstone Center
11.2022 - 05.2024Read More
Operations and Training Manager
United States Marine Corps
12.2012 - 12.2016Read More
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Bachelor of Science from Public Health, Community Health Education
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