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Nya Gayweh

Chambersburg,PA

Summary

Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Amergis Educational Staffing
, PA
04.2024 - Current
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.

Residential Program Supervisor

Keystone Human Services
Chambersburg, PA
12.2021 - 04.2024
  • Coordinated programs such as recreational activities, educational classes and therapeutic groups for the benefit of residents' physical, emotional and social development.
  • Provided crisis intervention, conflict resolution and advocacy for residents when needed.
  • Facilitated communication between residents, family members, guardians, outside agencies, providers and internal departments as needed.
  • Monitored daily operations to ensure that all safety regulations were followed by staff and residents.
  • Supported the development of life skills through role modeling, mentoring and coaching techniques.

Therapeutic Support Staff ( TSS )

Premier Care & Staffing
Philadelphia, PA
06.2016 - 11.2021
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques when needed to de-escalate disruptive behaviors.
  • Helped clients practice communication strategies such as active listening and assertiveness training.
  • Maintained a safe environment through active supervision of clients during activities or outings.
  • Monitored client behavior, documented progress, and reported changes to supervisor.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating respect for their feelings and ideas.

Classroom Assistant

School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
12.2012 - 05.2016
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss a student's progress in class.
  • Assisted in creating lesson plans and activities for students.
  • Provided individual support to students with special needs or disabilities.
  • Managed student records, including attendance logs and test scores.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with individual students who needed extra help.

Program Supervisor

Keystone Human Services

Education

MBA - Operations Management

Strayer University
Springfield PA
08-2015

BBA - Human Resources Management

Strayer University
08-2012

Associate of Arts - Business

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05-2007

Skills

  • Job readiness training
  • Data Management
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Competent in Smartboard technology
  • Head Teacher Support
  • Motivating students

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Amergis Educational Staffing
04.2024 - Current

Residential Program Supervisor

Keystone Human Services
12.2021 - 04.2024

Therapeutic Support Staff ( TSS )

Premier Care & Staffing
06.2016 - 11.2021

Classroom Assistant

School District of Philadelphia
12.2012 - 05.2016

Program Supervisor

Keystone Human Services

MBA - Operations Management

Strayer University

BBA - Human Resources Management

Strayer University

Associate of Arts - Business

Community College of Philadelphia

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