Myoa Russell
Prairieville,USA
Summary
Dedicated behavior interventionist with extensive experience in implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and data collection to enhance client outcomes. Proven track record of improving the quality of life for individuals with autism and developmental disorders through tailored intervention strategies. Strong collaboration skills foster effective partnerships with families and educators, ensuring a holistic approach to client care. Exceptional communication abilities facilitate clear and compassionate interactions, promoting understanding and support among all stakeholders.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventionist EBR Readiness High
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2023 - Current
- School Library Specialist/Educator 6th -12th
k-5th Grade Librarian
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2003 - 08.2006
68- Grade Teacher
Ascension Parish School Board
08.2000 - 08.2001
8-Grade Teacher
Iberville Parish School Board
08.1997 - 08.1999
Professional Media Specialist Educator & Interventionist
01.2019
- Successfully taught a wide range of elementary, middle and high school students as a Classroom Teacher and Library Media Specialist. Instructed students in all core content areas, while teaching within academically diverse whole class settings and regular education environments.
- Instructed a diverse student population, including foster children, ADD/ADHD, developmentally delayed, learning disabled, and on grade level.
- Devised and implemented creative and relevant lessons that were both challenging and engaging, while ensuring they were properly aligned to district and state standards.
- Implemented a variety of teaching strategies, including whole group instruction, cooperative learning, inquiry-based instruction, differentiation, and manipulatives.
- Integrated technology into lessons daily through online mind maps, virtual manipulatives, virtual field trips, multimedia presentations, and podcasts in order to keep students focused, encourage participation, and develop technology skills.
- Fostered an active and appealing learning environment through the use of diverse learning centers and manipulatives that augmented subject matter and emphasized hands-on learning.
- Encouraged students to give their best efforts while fostering the development of students’ individuality and emphasizing that each student is unique and special.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment by implementing a classroom management plan, in which students were provided with clear and consistent expectations, direction and follow through. Established clear behavior guidelines, used a reward system, and positively reinforced students to ensure they remained on task.
- Monitored students’ progress on a continuous basis, using a variety of ongoing assessments; identified individual student needs, evaluated progress, and kept accurate records of student data.
- Increased participants in the school library’s book club.
- Instructed students in study skills, integrating memory games and visualizations to help with retention, and teaching students the importance of goal setting.
- Improved students’ reading levels through guided reading groups.
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult areas of study.
Education
Masters in Educational Leadership - undefined
University of Holy Cross
New OrleansBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA01.1997
Skills
- Communication: The ability to communicate clearly with clients, families, and other professionals both verbally and in writing
- Empathy and patience: Maintaining compassion and understanding when working with individuals who may be dealing with stressful situations
- Problem-solving: Developing creative and effective solutions to unique client challenges
- Adaptability: Remaining flexible in different environments and with different clients, as situations are often unpredictable
- Critical thinking: Using sound judgment to make rational decisions and implement effective strategies
- Conflict resolution: Skill in managing and de-escalating tense situations
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented Behavior Intervention Plans: Orchestrated the successful implementation of behavior intervention plans, leading to a 48% reduction in disruptive behaviors across all assigned cases.
- Improved classroom environments: Developed a behavior management program that resulted in a 40% decrease in classroom disruptions by improving student-teacher interactions.
- Increased positive behaviors: Directed early intervention programs that led to a 45% increase in children’s positive behaviors within the first year.
- Boosted learner participation: Initiated child development-focused activities that increased learner participation by 40%.
Certification
- Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA (1996)
- Elementary Education ~ Library Science 1st~4th
- Education 4th-8th
- Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La.
- Library Science (2003) K~12th
Timeline
Interventionist EBR Readiness High
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2023 - Current
Professional Media Specialist Educator & Interventionist
01.2019
k-5th Grade Librarian
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2003 - 08.2006
68- Grade Teacher
Ascension Parish School Board
08.2000 - 08.2001
8-Grade Teacher
Iberville Parish School Board
08.1997 - 08.1999
Masters in Educational Leadership - undefined
University of Holy Cross
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southern University