Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Rayna Hoke

Shippenville ,PA

Summary

Special Education Teacher working with students with Autism, facilitates meaningful instruction to create a learning environment to help the students succeed not only academically but socially as well. Incorporating the Compotent Learner Modules assists the students succeed with being able to build upon pre-existing skills to aid in their development in becoming successful learners.

Training in Applied Behavior Analysis and Safety Care, promotes a safe and caring environment for all the students within the classroom as well as within the school community.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Riverview Intermediate Unit 6
08.2015 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.

Band Front Advisor

Clarion Area School District
08.2002 - 11.2023

Supervise high school students during marching band events.

Create, adapt and modify routines to be performed in a variety of settings.

Ensure the safety of the individuals while practicing and performing routines.

Collaborate with other personnel to ensure routines and drill are fluid and seamless with other performers.

Manage equipment and uniforms and updated to be up to date and on trend.

Assist with other members of the Marching Band on an as needed basis to provide supervision.

Early Childhood Educator

Riverview Intermediate Unit 6
07.2010 - 08.2015
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
  • Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
  • Assessed children's learning and development through observation and documentation, informing instructional strategies.

Pre-K Counts Coordinator

Jefferson-Clarion Head Start
06.2007 - 06.2010
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
  • Assisted in recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.
  • Improved resource allocation by developing detailed inventory management system, ensuring projects had necessary materials without overstocking.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.

Activities Director

ARC of Clarion County
03.2006 - 08.2009
  • Promoted exceptional quality of life for clients by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
  • Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
  • Encouraged social interaction among clients by designing opportunities for group projects, discussion groups, game nights, and other shared experiences.
  • Coordinated off-site activities and accompanied clients throughout excursions.
  • Acted as a liaison between the activities department and other facility staff, ensuring seamless integration of recreational offerings.
  • Developed meaningful relationships with clients, gaining insight into their personal histories and preferences in order to better serve their needs.
  • Helped clients build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
  • Provided respectful mobility assistance to individuals needing extra support.
  • Increased community engagement by organizing special events, outings, and guest speakers for residents.
  • Organized seasonal celebrations that fostered a festive atmosphere within the facility while respecting cultural diversity.

Early Childhood Specialist

Jefferson-Clarion Even Start
01.2002 - 06.2007
  • Improved parent-teacher communication, conducting regular progress meetings and providing detailed reports on individual child development.
  • Partnered with families to establish consistent home-school connections, reinforcing key concepts taught in class through daily routines and activities at home.
  • Designed interactive learning centers that fostered exploration and discovery while reinforcing critical thinking skills.
  • Facilitated positive peer interactions by teaching students the importance of empathy, kindness, and sharing during daily group activities.
  • Supported early language acquisition with engaging storytelling sessions and targeted vocabulary exercises.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences, staying current in the field of early childhood education.
  • Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing play-based learning activities.

Head Teacher

PPIC Head Start
08.1998 - 08.2001
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
  • Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Education

Masters Of Education - Special Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
05.2013

Bachelor Of Education - Early Childhood And Elementary Education

Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA
12.1997

Skills

    Certified in Competent Learner Modules for students with Autism

    Certified in Safety Care - classroom crisis prevention

    Certified in Ukeru - use of special mats during crisis situations

    Highly trained in Applied Behavior Analysis and classroom management

Certification

Special Education

Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Riverview Intermediate Unit 6
08.2015 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Riverview Intermediate Unit 6
07.2010 - 08.2015

Pre-K Counts Coordinator

Jefferson-Clarion Head Start
06.2007 - 06.2010

Activities Director

ARC of Clarion County
03.2006 - 08.2009

Band Front Advisor

Clarion Area School District
08.2002 - 11.2023

Early Childhood Specialist

Jefferson-Clarion Even Start
01.2002 - 06.2007

Head Teacher

PPIC Head Start
08.1998 - 08.2001

Masters Of Education - Special Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor Of Education - Early Childhood And Elementary Education

Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Rayna Hoke