Nora Elsaied
Marlboro,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educational leader seeking the position of Dean of Students. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment through effective student support, strategic program development, and collaborative leadership. Proven ability to enhance student engagement, address academic and personal challenges, and implement policies that promote a thriving educational community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Behavior Therapist
WE CARE Autism Services
03.2019 - Current
- Implement a variety of scientifically based methodologies
- Bridge gap in clients developmental delays in order to meet milestones
- Observe and record client behavior and responses through several forms of data collection
- Record client information on graphs, accurately indicating the progress and success of the behavior intervention plan in place
- Maintain thorough daily progress notes on every client
- Assist in the development of operationally defined targeted behavior
- Maintain a caseload of 2-4 children in a home setting
- Communicate confidentially and professionally with parents, supervisors, behavior analysts, teachers, occupational therapists, and any other member of the clients team as necessary
- Use positive reinforcement in order to increase the likelihood of the client engaging in appropriate behavior in the future
- Train incoming staff on clients current programs
- Brief staff in an in school setting regarding clients protocol
- Proficient in using data to evaluate program effectiveness and make informed decisions.
Elementary School Teacher
An-Noor Academy
08.2015 - Current
- Planned and implemented creative instructional lesson plans in accordance with course curriculum
- Provided instruction in Language Arts and Social Studies
- Provided a pleasant and conductive learning environment inside the classroom
- Promoted and created a positive learning atmosphere, ensuring that the needs of the individual child are met in terms of social, emotional, and intellectual development
- Prepared written evaluations for each student and facilitated individual conference with the parents of each student to give feedback regarding the child’s abilities and progress
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Engaged in professional development workshops, staying abreast of educational trends and best practices.
Behavior Therapist/Program Coordinator
ABA4U
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked one on one, in a classroom setting, utilizing the model of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Prepared materials and taught lessons that supported each child's growth towards their individual goals
- Collected data, charted findings, and provided weekly reports to behavior analysts
- Utilized crisis training, when necessary, to maintain the safety of students and coworkers
- Implemented language, imitation, play, leisure, adaptive behavior, and cognitive skills
- Conducted preference assessments to identify reinforcers, Functional Behavior Assessments, Functional Analyses and The Assessment of Basic Learning and Language Skills
- Trained incoming staff on the four functions of behavior, how to implement behavioral goals, and modeled teaching strategies
- Collaborated with supervising BCBA's to develop and update intervention and treatment plans
- Completed over 1500 hours of direct and indirect field experience supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Behavior Therapist Intern
WE CARE Autism Services
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Shadow and interact with Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as well as therapist to gain experience in the field
- Provide therapy to clients in order to assist with reaching goals
- Teach objectives on individual treatment programs using the principles of applied behavior analysis
- Graph clients daily progress to monitor advancement
- Record data while running programs
- Set up program data sheets for next session
- Transfer mastered targets onto maintenance data sheets
- Producing multiple exemplars of program materials to ensure generalization.
Substitute Teacher/Volunteer
Baytul-Iman Academy
09.2010 - 06.2015
- Organized and mentored group trips, activities, and social outings
- Replaced absent teachers by continuing the instruction of their curriculum
- Implemented lesson plans
- Communicated with parents and administration regarding student matters
- Administered and corrected students’ homework and examinations.
Education
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction (Applied Behavior Analysis) -
Arizona State University
05.2018
B.A. Speech and Language Hearing Sciences -
Kean University
05.2015
Skills
- Fluent in Arabic, Sign language and knowledgeable of Spanish
- Central Reach, AccuPoint, ABADAT, MS Office
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Crisis intervention training completed 2018
- Communication disorders
- Intellectual disabilities
Activitiesandorganizations
- Dean’s list recipient (Spring 2014)
- Maintained position of MSA (Muslim Student Association) President (9/2014-5/2014)
- Member of Kean University Speech Language Hearing Association Club (9/2011-5/2014)
- Attended AMTNJ (The Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey conference) (10/2014)
- Attended Math Science Partnership (8/2014)
- T2K honoree (Transition To Kean introductory course) (12/2011)
- Completed 32 observation hours in multiple settings under licensed clinicians (1/2015)
- Attended lecture Craniofacial Disorders: A Team Approach to Optimizing Surgical and Therapeutic Outcomes (12/2014)
- Participated in 12th annual Big Chill 5K (a charity race to collect toys for children in need toys) (12/2014)
- Completed interactive hours (utilizing American Sign Language skills to communicate with the deaf community during organized events)
- Attended Inter-professional Collaboration in Pediatric Service Delivery Models: Case Studies (4/2014)
- Co-organizer for Walk For Water (a campaign to support providing clean water throughout the world) (4/2014)
- Presented Case Study: Autism Spectrum Disorders (3/2014)
- Presented Phonological Awareness as a Treatment Approach for Dyslexia
- Participated in Autism Speaks Walk-a-thon hosted by Operation Smile (10/2012)
- Participated in Autism Walk hosted by Kean University (10/2014)
- Campaign to raise funds for Speech Club by hosting monthly bake sales (9/2012-present)
- Attended Quran for the Deaf (an event acknowledging the need to provide the deaf population with the tools to engage in the Muslim community)
Timeline
Lead Behavior Therapist
WE CARE Autism Services
03.2019 - Current
Behavior Therapist/Program Coordinator
ABA4U
09.2017 - 03.2019
Behavior Therapist Intern
WE CARE Autism Services
06.2017 - 09.2017
Elementary School Teacher
An-Noor Academy
08.2015 - Current
Substitute Teacher/Volunteer
Baytul-Iman Academy
09.2010 - 06.2015
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction (Applied Behavior Analysis) -
Arizona State University
B.A. Speech and Language Hearing Sciences -
Kean University
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