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Nimo Musa

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Versatile and dedicated educator with a focus on the individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in the implementation of hands-on lessons and is successful at providing the structure special needs children require to flourish in an academic setting.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist

Ribat Academy & Wellness (k-5)
San Diego, CA
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Worked as an ABA Therapist thru Epic Developmental Services within the San Diego Area School District.
  • Communicated non verbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Communicated with multiple educators to implement best practices strategies.
  • Taught reading, language arts and math in a self-contained Autistic Support classroom.
  • Instructed students with disabilities, including autism an attention deficit/hyperactive disorder.
  • Implemented a token economy to encourage positive behavior.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.
  • Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.
  • Worked with students utilizing augmentative communication devices.

Special Education Teacher’s Assistant

Iftin Charter School
San Diego, CA
09.2015 - 08.2017
  • Created lesson plans.
  • Individualized lessons to cater to multiple learning styles.
  • Tailored educational goals to align with PA state standards.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and management.
  • Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, movies and themes to promote student interest.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Developed professional relationships with school staff to contribute to strong learning community.
  • Facilitated curriculum lessons in positive, engaging environment to maximize student learning and on-task behavior.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Conducted individualized assessments to determine students' academic progress.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Owner/Operator

Musa, Nimo Family Childcare
San Diego, CA
03.2019 - 06.2023
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
  • Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Received training in various ABA intervention plans for individual and groups
  • . Ensured completion of paperwork within required timeframe
  • Attended all treatment plan meetings related to therapy.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology

Concordia University Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN
05.2023

Diploma - High School

Charter School Of San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.2013

Skills

  • Trained in CPI
  • 2 Years one on one
  • Facilitate behavioral workshops to educate students on communication, social and daily
    living
    skills, with the aim of reducing problematic behaviors
  • Develop and implement individual programs for students by interacting with them on a daily basis and studying their behavior

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Musa, Nimo Family Childcare
03.2019 - 06.2023

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist

Ribat Academy & Wellness (k-5)
09.2017 - 03.2019

Special Education Teacher’s Assistant

Iftin Charter School
09.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology

Concordia University Saint Paul

Diploma - High School

Charter School Of San Diego

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