MaryJo Ball

I established a positive learning environment for both 9:1:2 and 6:1:1 classes, to address the individual learning and behavioral goals of all students. I was responsible for testing individual students, writing IEP's, attending CSE's and working collaboratively with the team psychologist, social worker, speech therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist and paraprofessionals. Additionally, I would visit more restrictive environments such as hospital and residential facilities to assess if the student could be moved to a less restrictive environment and what his/her class placement would be.

Finally, I fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.

• Supported students with a variety of physical challenges in their physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
• Supported the head teacher in the care and education of children with cerebral palsy, vision and hearing impairments and spina bifida.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

• Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills and supported the head teacher's reading strategies.
• Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
• Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
• Contributed to school-wide literacy initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, assessment practices, and teacher training programs.