Nyah Levine
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced special education educator and case manager dedicated to helping students achieve their goals and meet needs while possessing a wide range of knowledge of applicable services and professionals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher
Philadelphia School District
07.2023 - Current
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Conduct evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advise and counsel students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Special Education Case Manager
Philadelphia School District
07.2023 - Current
- Monitor student progress and review and revise IEP to meet emerging student needs.
- Facilitate IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Coordinate with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs.
- Collaborate with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of students.
- Conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for students.
- Interpret and analyze academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Adhere to established rules, ethical standards and codes of professional conduct conducive to positive learning atmosphere.
- Led and manage child study teams to develop interventions to support students academically and socially.
- Evaluated IEP for compliance with state and federal requirements regulations and rectified non-compliance issues immediately.
Youth Development Specialist - Case Manager
Fab Youth Philly
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Provide trauma-informed out of school time services to youth throughout Philadelphia.
- Maintain documentation and records of training activities and group events.
- Deliver youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills, and career development.
- Develop individual and group programs to encourage prosocial behaviors.
- Partner with businesses, schools, and nonprofits to expand youth program outreach and impact.
- Organize special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve the lives of at-risk children.
Special Education Autism Support
Norfolk Public Schools
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Use Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies (PBIS) to provide students with educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Document student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teachers to address pertinent issues.
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Maintain an inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities including moderate to severe autism and emotional disabilities.
ABA Behavioral Therapist
Dominion Care
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Provide ABA therapy to clients with various emotional and behavioral disorders, including Autism, OCD, and ADHD.
- Respond effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Encourage clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Collect session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Implement behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Visit clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Billing insurance, meticulous documentation including session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Widener University
Chester, PA08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2022
Skills
- Behavioral Planning/Case Management
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Individualized Education Plan Development
- Progress Monitoring/Records Maintenance
- Instructional Techniques/Strategies
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Special Education Law Knowledge
- Data Analysis
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher
Philadelphia School District
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Case Manager
Philadelphia School District
07.2023 - Current
Youth Development Specialist - Case Manager
Fab Youth Philly
02.2023 - 07.2023
Special Education Autism Support
Norfolk Public Schools
09.2022 - 12.2022
ABA Behavioral Therapist
Dominion Care
09.2021 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Widener University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
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