Mary Jo Blaha
Spring Hill,TN
Summary
Successful educator with 20+ years experience encompassing lesson plan development, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Foster a positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop skills at their own pace. Organized and dependable with an engaging and adaptable style, eager to help children improve behaviors, social skills and educational capabilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
CARD Center For Autism & Related Disorders
2018.07 - 2019.03
- Enhance student progress by implementing individualized intervention plans based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive behavioral treatment plans for students.
- Continual data collection throughout sessions, in a variety of areas targeted for growth, for the purpose of evaluating progress and/or adjusting program.
- Regular meetings with parents, clinical supervisor and other therapists to communicate successes and needs of each student. Give and receive feedback to assure successful implementation of individualized programs
Kindergarten Teacher's Aide
Northwest Christian School
2016.01 - 2018.05
- Daily facilitate small group reading/language arts centers, teaching the class as needed.
- Assist students needing extra help with core curriculum, one-on-one; reinforce the Orton-Gillingham method daily.
- Offer constructive feedback to students regarding specific actions, behaviors and language and maintain classroom rules of behavior.
- Communicate regularly with classroom teacher regarding observations of challenges students are experiencing as well as areas of growth.
- Clean, organize and restock classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Tutor using the Barton Spelling and Reading System 2-3 times/week.
Shop Assistant
Twisted Bees Wax Candles
2015.10 - 2015.12
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Great Hearts Archway North Phoenix Academy
2015.07 - 2015.09
- Assisted in implementing a Core Knowledge curriculum and taught periodically.
- Recorded attendance and upheld classroom behavior expectations.
- Maintained safety and security of all students under care in class and while transferring to various classes on large, open campus.
Athenaeum Program Assistant
Great Hearts Archway North Phoenix Academy
2014.07 - 2015.05
- Collaborated with a team of program assistants to develop and implement creative lesson plans to reach a diverse student audience.
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of games and technology.
- Supervised and led students in a variety of extra curricular activities including athletics, logic games, and music.
- Provided key support to maintain strong classroom management, and regularly communicated challenges and improvements to supervisor and parents.
- Monitored weekly multi-grade homework club, helping one-on-one as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Physical Education
The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin, TNSkills
- Curriculum/lesson plan development
- Teaching/Tutoring
- Experience with special-needs students
- Creative learning strategies
- Classroom management
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Personable and outgoing
Additional Information
- Leadership Training, Perceptual-Motor Skills Development, 2011.
- Leadership Training, Barton Spelling and Reading System, 2018.
Accomplishments
- Managed the entire educational process for five students, homeschooling over a 20-year period, including selecting curriculum, administering tests and providing individualized support for specific academic and behavioral issues.
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
CARD Center For Autism & Related Disorders
2018.07 - 2019.03
Kindergarten Teacher's Aide
Northwest Christian School
2016.01 - 2018.05
Shop Assistant
Twisted Bees Wax Candles
2015.10 - 2015.12
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Great Hearts Archway North Phoenix Academy
2015.07 - 2015.09
Athenaeum Program Assistant
Great Hearts Archway North Phoenix Academy
2014.07 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Physical Education
The University of Tennessee - Martin
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