Misti Diefenbaugh
Merna,NE
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant skilled in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet class learning and behavioral goals. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral issues. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Over 20 years of experience in Special Education support roles. Successful at working with students to support academic success, social growth and emotional development. Focused on optimizing learning and engaging students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Anselmo-Merna Public School
08.2013 - Current
- 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 classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in classroom.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within classroom setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within classroom setting.
Respite Care Provider
Department Of Health And Human Services
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
- Communicated proactively with primary caregivers regarding any changes in patient status or condition during respite stays.
Behavior Interventionist
The Learning Center
08.2004 - 06.2013
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
- Evaluated progress regularly, adjusting intervention plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in student behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support strategies for students in need.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE08.1992
Continuing Education - Education
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID2007
Continuing Education - Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE2002
Skills
- Teacher Assistance
- Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Organization
- Assessment Strategies
- Visual supports
- IEP compliance
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Collaboration with teachers
Certification
- Licensed Behavioral Intervention Specialilst - 2006-2013
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Department Of Health And Human Services
06.2023 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Anselmo-Merna Public School
08.2013 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
The Learning Center
08.2004 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Continuing Education - Education
Idaho State University
Continuing Education - Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
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