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Mia Gonzalez

Turners Falls,MA

Summary

Compassionate professional in special education support, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in behavior modification techniques, individualized education plan implementation, and adaptive learning technologies. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring successful student engagement and progress.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapeutic Behavior Assistant

Sheffield Elementary School
Turners Falls, MA
08.2024 - Current
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Monitored student progress in order to modify behavior plans when necessary.
  • Enhanced communication skills of clients using augmentative and alternative communication devices.
  • Provided support to students with challenging behaviors, such as aggression or self-injury.
  • Tutored neurodiverse children individually or in small groups to foster mastery of course concepts.
  • Worked directly with students and discussed behavioral goals and implementation of behavior intervention programs.

After-School Program Teacher

Nams School
Greenfield, MA
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated fun, hands-on activities for students.
  • Supervised a group of 15-20 children in an after school program setting.
  • Responded promptly to any behavioral issues that may arise among the children.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
  • Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
  • Helped maintain an orderly environment by monitoring the behavior of the children.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while caring for the children.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Education

Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA

Bachelor of Arts - Community Education & Social Change

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA

Skills

  • Behavior modification techniques
  • Adaptive skills development
  • Emotional regulation strategies
  • Parent and caregiver support
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Continuous professional development

Accomplishments

  • National Honors Society
  • Salutatorian of Turners Falls High School Class of 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Therapeutic Behavior Assistant

Sheffield Elementary School
08.2024 - Current

After-School Program Teacher

Nams School
01.2022 - 08.2024

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Education

Greenfield Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Community Education & Social Change

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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