Nicole Yezik
New Tripoli,PA
Summary
Special Education Support Specialist with strong background in fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in behavior management, individualized instruction, and supporting diverse needs. Known for effective collaboration with educators and flexibility in dynamic situations. Highly reliable with focus on achieving positive outcomes for students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bethlehem Area School District
12.2020 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
English Teacher
St. Gabriel's Hall
09.2004 - 10.2020
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching methods.
- Coordinated with school's special education team to adapt lessons for students with learning differences, ensuring inclusive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Education
No Degree - Art of Teaching: Masters
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PABachelor of Arts - English And Professional Writing
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12-2003
Skills
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress monitoring
- Teaching and instruction
- Lesson plan implementation
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral plan management
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bethlehem Area School District
12.2020 - Current
English Teacher
St. Gabriel's Hall
09.2004 - 10.2020
No Degree - Art of Teaching: Masters
Cedar Crest College
Bachelor of Arts - English And Professional Writing
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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