Rebecca Hughes
Liberty,MO
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on differentiation and modeling/teaching emotional regulation. Experienced in developing /implementing individualized education plans, data collection, fostering positive relationships, and the basic principles of ABA.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Classroom Paraprofessional -
Fort Osage School District
Independence, MO
08.2025 - Current
- Assist lead teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse needs
- Support classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment for all students
- Facilitate small group and 1-1 activities to reinforce lesson concepts and enhance student engagement
- Collect data during 1-1 intensive teaching sessions
- Assist students with communication (verbal, basic sign, AAC), ADLs, social skills, fine and gross motor skills, and functional academics
- Participate as a team player with other paraprofessionals, therapist, teachers, and staff
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Fort Osage School District
Independence, MO
08.1993 - 07.2025
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs
- Collaborated with general education teachers, other special educators, paraprofessionals, parents, speech language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and behavior interventionist
- Developed and implemented behavioral interventions to enhance student engagement and classroom behavior
- Conducted assessments to determine initial and continued eligibility, as well as to progress monitor
- Wrote evaluations based on assessments
- Maintained and analyzed data; instructional adjustments made accordingly
- Developed and implemented instructional materials in all areas of development including academics, fine and gross motor, language, social skills/behavior, and activities of daily living
- Provided whole group, small group and 1-1 instruction
- Led IEP team meetings
- Followed state, local and federal laws and policies
- Developed classroom and paraprofessional schedules
- Trained and monitored paraprofessionals
In-District Autism Consultant
Fort Osage School District
Independence, MO
2013 - 2015
- Observed students and teachers to develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated professional development workshops related to ASD topics
Education
Master of Science - Autism
University of Kansas
Kansas12-1998
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12-1992
Skills
- Confidentiality and IEP compliance
- Emotional regulation support
- Understanding of prompting, reinforcement and data collection
- Verbal and written communication
- Calm, empathetic and patient demeanor
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
- Reliable and consistent
Timeline
Intensive Classroom Paraprofessional -
Fort Osage School District
08.2025 - Current
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Fort Osage School District
08.1993 - 07.2025
In-District Autism Consultant
Fort Osage School District
2013 - 2015
Master of Science - Autism
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Missouri